Do you need a passport to travel in and out of mexico?

Question

I am interested in going on a vacation in late November or early December to Mexico or the US Virgin Islands. Will I need a passport to do so?

would a valid birth certificate, the original, and valid photo ID suffice?

Answer 1

yes, as far as I know. you will even need a passport to get to Canada soon. it's all part of the war on terror.

Answer 2

No.
Only if you are flying or ig you are going far down across the border.
On 2007, you will need a passport, but that is a US requirement to come back into the US.
To go to Mexico, you can even walk across without being stopped, and if you drive, you go past a light, it it says inspection, your car gets inspected for weapons and or smuggling (brand new merchandise in volumes you could sell). But if you get the green light, you go along non-stop.
If you have some sort of merchandise or something that could be sold, you are better off avoiding the light, and stopping to declare (and pay an import tax). 9 out of 10 times the light is green.

Answer 3

Not Necessarily. If you are going to Tijuana you can park along the California boarder and walk over. There is a bridge that you cross and you do not need to show any papers. It is a good idea to bring a US drivers licence just in case you need it. Good luck, have fun and BE SAFE.

Answer 4

i went to T.J. last weekend and i wasnt asked for a passport (of course take some kind of I.D. when you go down there!) but i heard somewhere in the news that they will soon require passports to go there (i believe in Jan 2007)...but so far..no, you dont need one.

bye

Answer 5

yes you need a passport for both. If you are going to get one it takes a few weeks to get one so get working on it ASAP... Go to your clostest POST OFFICE for an Application, they may do pictures too if not Walgreens does the pictures. I think you can get it on line too.

Answer 6

no you don't need a passport yet after Jan.7th 07-07

Answer 7

New Requirements for Travelers

Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)

The proposed implementation timeline has two phases:

* In January 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document.
* As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements as soon as possible. Ample advance notice will be provided to enable the public to obtain passports or passport cards for land/sea entries.

Travel Documents for U.S. Citizens Under WHTI

Under the proposed implementation plan, the following documents will be acceptable to fulfill document requirements:

* U.S. Passport: U.S. citizens may present a valid U.S. passport when traveling via air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda, and may also use a U.S. passport when traveling via sea and land borders (including ferry crossings).
* The Passport Card (also referred to as the PASS Card): This limited-use passport in card format is currently under development and will be available for use for travel only via land or sea (including ferries) between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. Similar in size to a credit card, it will fit easily into a wallet.
* DOS and DHS also anticipate that the following documents will continue to be acceptable for their current travel uses under WHTI: SENTRI, NEXUS, FAST, and the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document. As proposed, members of the U.S. Armed Forces on active duty traveling on orders will continue to be exempt from the passport requirement.

Background

The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 requires the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State to develop and implement a plan to require all travelers, U.S. citizens and foreign nationals alike, to present a passport or other document, or a combination of documents, that denote identity and citizenship when entering the United States. Congress amended portions of the Act in 2006. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative is the Administration’s proposed plan to implement this mandate.

The goal of the Initiative is to strengthen border security and facilitate entry into the United States for U.S. citizens and legitimate foreign visitors by providing standardized, secure and reliable documentation which will allow the Department of Homeland Security to quickly, reliably and accurately identify a traveler.

Media Note - Department of State to Introduce Passport Card

Fact Sheet - Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions about the New Travel Initiative Requirements (FAQs)

Other Relevant Links

Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Answer 8

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