I'm 16 yrs. old...This December '06, I'm going to travel to Mexico in car and I am coming back in Jan. 07', I was told that I need to obtain a passport, if I don't there will be penalties. What do I have to do to get one, how much is it?, so on.... I need a lot of info. please
2006-11-26 08:31:00 · 9 answers · asked by sandra12663 2 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Packing & Preparation
can i go somewhere directly to get it?
how much would it cost?
I'm leaving soon!!!!
2006-11-26 08:46:35 · update #1
The rules change after Jan 23 if you're FLYING back after that. If you're traveling by car you won't need a passport until Jan 2008. Here's the State Dept site with the info: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html Go ahead and go to their passport page and download an application and info so you'll be ready for the next trip! Here are some of our passport tips: http://www.mousetourstravels.com/visas-and-passports.html
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2006-11-27 15:26:01 · answer #1 · answered by Travel Mouse 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just go to your local post office. The forms to apply for one will be there. You'll have to fill the form out and send it in along with a picture of yourself and payment of around $30. At least it was 30 when I last got mine. For the picture you'll have to go to Kinkos to get that done. That'll be a few extra bucks. After mailing in your picture and application form it should take I think six weeks to get a passport. Enjoy Mexico.
2006-11-26 16:38:31 · answer #2 · answered by Max B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a post office and fill out the papers.You need a picture ID, birth certificate and recent passport photos.
2006-11-26 16:38:45 · answer #3 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can apply for a passport at most Post Offices. Call around and see if yours processes them or maybe a neighboring office. Fill out app. you will need your parents with you and your birth certificate and driver license or other photo id. the cost is 67.00 to the department of state and 30.00 to the P.O. you will need a passport photo. most P.O.'s will take them for you for a fee of 15.00 or you can get photo at Walgreen, etc for like 8.00. it takes 6-8 weeks to get your passport from the dept of state.
2006-11-26 16:39:10 · answer #4 · answered by tuscany 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the State Department website.
http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_832.html
You will have to mail forms in with two passport photos. Given the timing, you'll probably need to have it expedited.
Good luck- first time, plus expedited is the most expensive passport you can get!
2006-11-26 16:34:00 · answer #5 · answered by mr_mumbles_nyc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless you are planning on returning AFTER jan. 23, 2007 - you don't need a passport to leave and re-enter the united states via mexico - if you are a us citizen.
you'll need drivers license, of course....but until the 23rd - no passport.
2006-11-26 16:42:38 · answer #6 · answered by mikesheppard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local post office
Take your birst certificate and an id
There they will have you fill out some paper work.
You should do it soon- cuz it may not get here in time.
2006-11-26 16:38:57 · answer #7 · answered by linsey5130 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This website was very helpful. I took my picture at Walgreens and went to my local post office.
2006-11-26 16:34:56 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I had to go down to the courthouse to get my passport.
Have fun in Mexico!
2006-11-26 16:34:42 · answer #9 · answered by Matt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋