Are American citizens reqired to have a passport to visit Mexico?

korgrue

No, Not unless you are flying in, but it is a really good idea.

Birth certificate and photo ID.

Right from the DHS.gov website:

U.S. citizens ages 19 and older must present documentation that proves both identity and citizenship. Identification documents must include a photo, name and date of birth. View the complete list of acceptable documents at CBP.gov for land travel and sea travel.

YOU DO NOT NEED A PASSPORT IF TRAVELING BY LAND.

Also, I live in NY and work in Canada, I travel cross the Canadian boarder DAILY with my Photo ID. They are part of the same North American Union and have the same border requirements..

cbp.gov: Approved travel documents include:

* U.S. or Canadian passports;
* Trusted Traveler Card (NEXUS, SENTRI, or FAST);
* U.S. Passport Card;
* State- or province-issued Enhanced Driverâ€™s Licenses (when and where available);
* Form I-872 American Indian Card, or (when available) enhanced tribal cards;
* Military identification cards presented by members of the U.S. armed forces traveling on official orders; and
* U.S. Merchant Mariner Document (for U.S. citizens, when conducting official maritime business).

michelob86

By air? Yes, you do.

By land (driving), no, just government ID....until June 1, 2009, then you will be required to have a passport.

Lynn A

From what I understand, come June yes you will have to have a complete passport. You best have your birth certificate, marriage license, driver's license. Anything that you can identify yourself with. If you need a passport, better get started in the process early, it takes awhile. You can always confirm this information by calling a local travel agent, they have to keep up on all this information.

tonalc2

Just to pile onto the few correct answers.

If you are flying, yes, you need a passport.

If you are driving, as of now you need government ID (driver's license) and proof of citizenship (birth certificate).

This changes on June 1, so if you're planning on going this summer, you should get your passport now, as it's taking a month to get them.

azz_tarcomed

visiting mexico these days is not a wise choice

I used to go there every year but I would not go there right now if you paid me

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Wow.. lots of misinformed people giving wrong answers.

If traveling by car (land) no. After June 1, 2009 yes. If Mexico is the only place you go you can apply for a border crossing card ($25.00) pick up the app at the Post Office. Right now take your Birth Certificate and Drivers License, this is acceptable by sea (cruise) as well.

Flying, yes you need a passport. This information is available on line.

"Travel by land or sea
Currently, US citizens entering and leaving Mexico by land or sea must present either a passport OR a government-issued photo ID, such as a driverâ€™s license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate. As of June 1, 2009 those traveling by land or sea will be required to present a passport"

DOOM

Yes. It changed within the last few years. To go to Mexico, you only need a passport card, as opposed to the full book.

www.travel.state.gov

delstonejr

The short answer: Yes. ID requirements were tightened after 9-11 and while a passport wasn't necessary a few years ago, it was now. Be sure to apply at least two months prior to your trip; the feds can take several weeks to respond to a passport request.

TTTTurtle

Yes I went there 2 years ago and I doubt it changed. You need one to get out to.

Krouge they don't accept birth certificates and i.d. anymore

lovinit25262

Yep, To cross any border now, you need one. That includes Canada and Mexico.

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yes

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