Does a person need a passport to travel from the US to Cozumel Mexico?

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Mel

We are going to Cancun in August so I had to apply for my passport. I was told now it takes anywhere from 8-10 weeks (normal delivery). I didn't want to pay extra to expedite the process...

You do need a passport if you are traveling by air.
After January 1st 2008 you will need a passport for ground or cruise travel.

Miss. Coco

There is a new law that requires passports to any part of Mexico. You can get your passport expedited, pay more of course, but get it much sooner (1 week). Unless you want to wait the 6 week period.

Charlie

See the website below for the official government requirements for your own peace of mind. You do not need a passport to DRIVE to Mexico until Jan. 2008. But..you must have a passport to FLY to and from Mexico. You do NOt need a passpory to go to U.S. territories like the U.S. Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico. It takes more than 8 weeks standard to get a passport, but if you pay the fee for expedited service this time will be shorter...the website can tell you how long it is taking at this time... am sure it is more than one week. There is a GREAT deal of mis-information on this subject being given...so see the website for yourself. Have a great trip!

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There is a law that if you need to fly anywhere outside the U.S that you need. A passaport take 6-10weeks, but you can take it the same day with your plane ticket saying you need to go to Mexico for an emergency pr something it will cause you about $150

Ginny B

Any travel out of the US except for travel to US territories require a valid passport now, this includes Canada and Mexico. You can go on line and just put in US Passport application and it will direct you to the goverment web site. If you go standard service it can take anywhere from 6 weeks and up. You can expedite, but is expensive. Should be able to get a new passport in about 1-2 weeks. You will need to have a certified copy of your birth certificate.

Donna M

IMPORTANT: Ignore EVERY answer above until you get to Charlie's. It is the first answer here with correct and complete information.

Yes, you do need a passport if you are flying to Mexico, but you DO NOT need a passport if you are crossing my car or bus or walking across the border or if you are coming on a ship or boat. It's not a bad idea to have one, but it is not necessary. Without one, you will need a birth certificate in its place.

The law requiring a passport to drive, bus or walk across the border will not go into effect until sometime in 2008, probably January.

The above info that it takes three days to drive to Mexico from the Texas border is a little weird, since as soon as you cross the border you are IN Mexico. The time it takes to drive where you are going depends on where you are going. For example, it's about 9 hours from Laredo to Queretaro or San Miguel de Allende, about 12-13 hours to Mexico City.

Do visit the government website referenced above for the correct information on passports.

I recently renewed mine. I needed it very quickly. I got the application off the web, printed it out and sent it back by UPS next day air. I paid $60 extra for expedited service plus the cost of one-day air return. I had my passport back in 5 days.

Ram

If you're flying... yes

If you're driving... no (but you will in 2008)

If you're going by cruise... no (but you will in 2008)

It takes about 6-8 weeks to get, depending how busy they are and it's about $97.00 (plus costs of the photos, like $10).

If you expedite it, it takes like 1-2 weeks I believe, but the price rises to like $180+/-.

Go to your local major post office and they have all the prices, info and applications there. Cheers.

mar

Its a good idea to have a passport, specially because they are now requiring it when you return to the U.S. but to enter Mexico they have tourist permits you can get them at the airport or at the border crossings.

Big Kat

Hi,
The Homeland Security Laws just went into effect and YES you will need a passport to Fly and go by way of Cruise ship. If you drive and good luck I understand it's a three day trip form the Texas border you will not need a passport. Both sides will accept your drivers license and birth certificate.

Lubia

of course you need a passport, ever since like las summer it became mandatory for any U.S. citizen to get a passport. Any how it takes any where from 2 to 4 week to receive one, but if you pay like $60 dollars more you will receive in a week, depending in what state you live in.

P.S. If you travel w/out a passport you will need to find a U.S. embassy in Mexico and they will give you a permit to enter the U.S. Hope this helps!!!!! Good Luck!

laura10467

Yes. As of this year (2007) you will need a passport to travel to outlying US territories (Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, etc.), Mexico & Canada.

Thanks Osama!

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