I have read yes and no,so im not sure.Does anyone know for absolute sure if I need a passport to drive to Mexico.What all do I need to drive there?Also what do I need if I walk across the border instead of drive and catch a cab from there,to spend the day.
2007-06-17 04:28:19 · 11 answers · asked by Chanda L 1 in Travel ➔ Mexico ➔ Other - Mexico
Currently you do not need a passport to drive or walk into Mexico.
The rules on this have not changed and it will be this way at least till the end of the year. All you need is a valid form of ID, a drivers license works just fine for that. Keep in mind that driving or walking would be considered the same, both require an valid ID, it will aways be this way.
The rule that was suspended was about flying or going by boat. Since you are not doing either of those, the rule changes do not effect you.
However the US government does at some point soon, probably next year, plan to change the rules and require a passport. You would be wise to go down to the post office and fill out the forms. It's taking about 15 weeks to get one right now, and that time length doesn't appear to be getting any shorter. This way you will never have to worry about it again.
2007-06-17 04:53:55 · answer #1 · answered by Just a friend. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need a passport YET to return to the U.S... there are BIG SIGNS on the Mexican side of the boarder stating the requirement for U.S. citizens to have a passport have been moved back to June 2009.. so you should be OK. As for needing a passport to ENTER Mexico... I have made several trips into Mexico since the first of the year and, even though I have a passport.. I was NEVER ASKED FOR IT when I entered Mexico...
2016-05-17 22:26:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of all the answers you got, only "Just a friend" is correct. You do not need a passport to DRIE or walk to Mexico until after Jan. 2008. See the website below for a direct quote from the state dep't regulations . It states that passports are needed for AIR travel now. It is true that if you are going to fly and don't have 16 weeks to wait for your passport, the requirement can be waived for you. BUT...only if you have actually submitted an application, have the receipt , and follow the state dep't rules to get a waiver. When you cross the border, you will need a certified copy of your birth certificate and a goernment issued picture I.D., like a drivers license. Have a great trip!
2007-06-17 07:52:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My understanding is that no one needs a us passport to drive from the USA to Mexico. HOWEVER, traveling on a plane either direction - you will need one! And traveling by car back you should be safe until september but there is no absolute guarantee on this. You can always get a USA passport from MX if you are a US Citizen, however it will be more costly and may take several months to get it before you can cross ack to the USA legally.
2007-06-17 16:39:09 · answer #4 · answered by Jamie F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joy M is right. You can still go to Mexico and Canada without a passport until September, but it is always a good idea to submit your application and have one. They last 10 years and the prices will alway be going up. We are living in a post 9/11 era. If you are an American, be prepared to prove it without a doubt!
2007-06-20 05:57:42 · answer #5 · answered by James Dickinson 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The US government has suspended the need to get a passport for people traveling to Mexico or Canada until September. Because of the new policies, there were great back-ups in the passport process.
2007-06-17 04:32:29 · answer #6 · answered by Joy M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES, get one!
It may be possible to go for a day visit to Tijuana or another border town with only a driver's license, but who wants to do that? As in most trips, it's the US border guards on your reentry that will require more of you.
2007-06-17 04:34:00 · answer #7 · answered by topink 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you need to get a passport now. I know the statute has been temporarily extended for a couple of months but ultimately, it is still required.
Move on it ASAP, believe me, cuz the wait on them is horrible, even paying to have them sooner.
:)
2007-06-17 04:37:38 · answer #8 · answered by AlwaysCurious 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no they said they extending it 17 months because of the high demand of passports
2007-06-17 16:08:12 · answer #9 · answered by calibeauty2die4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure but I doubt that you need one for short trips like that. Maybe for longer trips where you would need to aquire a visa.
2007-06-17 04:32:31 · answer #10 · answered by frankovich213 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋