We are going on a cruis in Feb and Someone told me I had to have a passport that my ID and Birth Certificate were not enough. Does anyone know which is correct?
2006-09-20 07:38:03 · 11 answers · asked by lunitari601 3 in Travel ➔ Mexico ➔ Cabo San Lucas
YES Passports are needed for both mexico canada by that time
2006-09-20 07:47:04 · answer #1 · answered by topgunpilot22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're flying or traveling by boat to Mexico or any port in the Caribbean after December 31, 2006, you MUST have a valid U.S. passport to re-enter the U.S. Check with your nearest post office -- you may be able to get the forms you need to fill out and get your pictures taken there. Be prepared to pay a little over $100.00 if you've never had a passport before, and if you're leaving in February you should get this taken care of as soon as possible -- passports can take 2 to 3 months to get.
2006-09-20 14:47:32 · answer #2 · answered by sarge927 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I visited Mexico in May of 2006. My sister and her boyfriend both used a driver's license and Birth cerficate without a problem. But I was told in 2007 that will change and you will need a passport. I bought a passport. It cost about $90 and is valid for 10 years.
enjoy.
2006-09-20 14:43:30 · answer #3 · answered by jittered 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
used to be an ID and BC were good enough but they passed a new law requiring a passport, I'm not sure if that goes into effect January 2007 or 2008 . . . better get a passport to be sure! it would suck to get stuck in Mexico, it's a wonderful place do visit but I sure as f^ck would not want to live there!!!
2006-09-20 14:47:43 · answer #4 · answered by smarty pants 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I was in mexico 3 years ago and a passport was required.
2006-09-20 14:45:27 · answer #5 · answered by thunder2sys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before 9/11 you did not. I would call the border patrol in your area to find out for sure. If you do not need one, it would be wise to make sure you have your ID and birth certificate readily available when crossing over. So that you won't have any trouble getting back into the U.S..
2006-09-20 14:48:44 · answer #6 · answered by Jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the law changes next year. Just to be safe, i'd get your passport now. Once they start requiring them, they'll probably raise the prices of a passport. Just make sure you give yourself plenty of time to get that passport, don't wait.
2006-09-20 14:46:28 · answer #7 · answered by jamieinreno 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I'm pretty sure the new law takes affect the 1 of January so yes you will need a passport in February.
2006-09-20 14:40:35 · answer #8 · answered by Tasha Marie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By February, yes. I would do it now, the closer it gets to winter, the bigger the lines at the passport office.
2006-09-20 14:45:53 · answer #9 · answered by Fleur de Lis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you do. My husband and I honeymooned in Playacar, a little south of Cancun, and we had to have our passports. Btw, we didn't take a cruise, we flew in to Cancun.
2006-09-20 17:47:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋