Passport For Mexico

[skinnynaked 7]

Did anyone go to Mexico for surgery WITHOUT a passport or passport card? I am told that I can get over with my license, social security card and birth certificate...If you came back across the border without a passport was it difficult? My surgery is March 23 and I don't think there is enough time and I don't want to pay the extra expedite fees. Thanks for your imput!!!

[ShoeLover 141]

You are definitely gonna need at least the passport card to get back into the US

[canadianprairiegal 31]

Yep for sure to get back up,, n more then likely to go down although I know of someone that did not need to show hers going down but coming back up they asked to see it

[skinnynaked 7]

I was by told by two different companies (when I was just checking things out) that I would be OK Glad I asked.

[SlimSneezy 16]

My sister went to TJ in December and the coordinator told her she did not need a passport numerous times. And she didn't. She just showed the border patrol her driver's license and certified birth certificate and she was good to go. I think maybe because they were in a medical services shuttle van.

I applied for a passport card in December and did not pay extra for the speedy service and I still got it back in 13 days. I couldn't believe how quick I got it.

[mesaucedo 207]

You can go to a passport agency office to get it way faster. It looks like DC has one. I think they do it on the spot.

http://travel.state.gov/passport/npic/agencies/agencies_902.html

[kemo46 82]

You will not have any issues as long as you have a certified copy of your birth certificate and driver's license.

[mesaucedo 207]

I also heard that starting 2012 it is required for both directions. I guess it used to be pretty lax but not anymore. :/