do you need a passport to go and come to mexico. is this a newlaw?

Answer 1

New Requirements for Travelers Between the United States and Mexico: Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) effective January 23, 2007, all U.S. citizens traveling by air to and from Mexico are required to have a valid passport to enter the United States. As early as January 1, 2008, U.S. citizens traveling between the United States and Mexico by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid U.S. passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. Ample advance notice will be provided to enable the public to obtain passports or passport cards for land/sea entries. American citizen travelers are encouraged to apply for a U.S. passport or the passport card when it becomes available, well in advance of anticipated travel. American citizens can visit travel.state.gov or call 1-877-4USA-PPT (1-877-487-2778) for information on applying for a passport.

Answer 2

As of this month you will need a passport to re-enter the United States from Mexico and Canada IF you are flying. If you are crossing the border in a car you will not need one. You will need one to do even that come January 2008. This is a new law.

Answer 3

For many years you only needed an official ID, but it is always safer to travel with a passport.

Answer 4

********* i read the comments on yahoo ansers and they all said you don't need your passport until jan 28 or something but my boyfriend was admant that we bring them so reluctantly we did and low and behold when we were checking in they asked for our passports, we departed for cancun jan. 3 and came back jan 10******* when in doubt just bring your passport.

Answer 5

newlaw? ... SI

You now have to spend $100 to be able to see the wonderful world for 10 years. What a deal!!

Answer 6

when i crossed the border into mexico i wasn't checked at all but coming back I was checked. so yes,if you want to come back with no problems.