when do i need a passport to travel to mexico by land......?

Question

i am traveling for new years and want to know the deadline to get back into the u.s i am a legal resident but dont have a passport.... when is the deal line... i heard it was Jan. 8, 2008 and Jan 31, 2008.... what do you know....

Answer 1

I heard they just slid it back again, but it might have been in a bill that was vetoed.

I'll check.

It looks like 'summer 2008' but this isn't terribly specific. It is the US State Dept web page, however.

http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

Answer 2

Legal permanent residents are exempt the passport requirement. You will need your green card to come back into the U.S. after your trip to Mexico. There is no passport requirement for legal permanent residents. If you want to double-check this information, call the US CBP office at the port-of-entry where you plan to cross the border.

"Permanent Resident Card, Form I-551, Legal Permanent Residents will continue to be able to use their Alien Registration Card (Form I-551), issued by the Department of Homeland Security, or other valid evidence of permanent residence status to apply for entry to the United States."

Answer 3

About 8 years ago you were able to enter Mexico with just a Birth Ceriticate. That is not the case any more.They changed it about 4 years ago. In order to Enter Mexico now you most have Passport. If you do not have passport then you can not enter Mexico and even if you did then you wouldn't be able to cross back into the United States.

If you knew a head of time that you were going to Mexico for New years then you should have applied for a Passport back in May or June.

So, Basically you are are not going to be able to cross legal or not with out a passport.

Answer 4

DAR is correct. It has changed...again.

Recommendations made by the Department of Homeland Security's Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative caused passport rules to change in 2007: travelers need passports if returning to the US by air from Canada and Mexico. As of this writing, DHS claims it will be requiring passports from US citizens crossing Canadian and Mexican borders by land in summer, 2008, but that seems unlikely; regardless, DHS will give 60 days notice before such a requirement goes into effect. One of three things will happen before a legislated mandatory date of June 1, 2009 (issued by Congress in order to allow the Department of Homeland Security to make the change effectively and smoothly) arrives:

The PASS card passport substitute may be unveiled
High-tech driver's licenses may be introduced for border crossing purposes
Teens under 18 may be allowed to continue crossing borders with only a birth certificate, as is currently possible (read more)

Answer 5

No you do not need a passport if traveling by oand or sea.

Travelers Reminded of New Document Requirements Beginning January 31, 2008
Release Date: December 3, 2007

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010
Department of State: 202-647-2492

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) remind the traveling public that as of Jan. 31, 2008, all adult travelers will be required to present proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate, and proof of identity, such as a driver’s license, when entering the United States through land and sea ports of entry. DHS will be issuing a notice in the Federal Register formally announcing the change.

This change is a necessary step to prepare travelers and ease the transition to the future requirements of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). WHTI proposes to establish documentation requirements for travelers entering the United States who were previously exempt, including citizens of the U.S., Canada, and Bermuda. As recommended by the 9/11 Commission, Congress enacted WHTI in the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004. WHTI will result in both enhanced security and increased facilitation across the border once implemented. During this transition, DHS and the Department of State are working diligently to minimize the impact on legitimate trade and travel.

Currently, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers may accept oral declarations of citizenship from U.S. and Canadian citizens seeking entry into the United States through a land or sea border. However, as of January 31, 2008:

Oral declarations of citizenship alone will no longer be accepted
U.S. and Canadian citizens ages 19 and older will need to present a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate
Children ages 18 and under will only be required to present proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate
Passports and trusted traveler program cards - NEXUS, SENTRI and FAST - will continue to be accepted for cross-border travel
All existing nonimmigrant visa and passport requirements will remain in effect and will not be altered by this change.

DOS reminds the public that the current turnaround time for a passport is four to six weeks, so Americans planning international travel may wish to apply now. For information on obtaining a U.S. Passport visit www.travel.state.gov or call 1-877-487-2778. Specific documentation requirements for land, sea and air travel may be found at www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/ready_set_go/. To learn more about NEXUS, SENTRI and FAST, visit www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/trusted_traveler/.

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Answer 6

to flow into Mexico via land, you do no longer prefer something. counting on how a approaches south you bypass, you could ought to get a vacationer visa. to return to the U. S. (without passport) a delivery certificates and state identity is exactly what you prefer. (There are some different documents that artwork for people who've those.) i think of somebody else provided a good website to envision.

Answer 7

after i think Jan 2008 yes anytime you leave or come in no matter how you will need a passport.