Passport for Mexico?

[JapGirl 229]

Since the change of the passport laws, did you need a passport to get when traveling to and from Mexico? I have read so much conflicting information, I figure I'll ask here. Thanks!

[2goldengirl 2,076]

Yes, you need a passport: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/mexico.html

[JapGirl 229]

Yes I've read that. But I've also read that Medical Tourism doesnt need one. Or that you only need one if you are walking across the border as compared to driving.

Some people have said just having your DL with you is sufficient.

[liannatx 897]

I got a passcard. I was told it was required, and they asked for them when we crossed the border.

Edited December 30, 2015 by liannatx

[JapGirl 229]

What is a passcard?

[liannatx 897]

What is a passcard?

A passport but in card form like a drivers license

[JapGirl 229]

What is a passcard?

A passport but in card form like a drivers license

perfect! I just read up on them and they aren't nearly as expensive as the passports are! Thank you!

[TinyTink 268]

What is a passcard?

FYI: The card is only good for driving into Mexico or Canada. It is not good for flying anywhere at all, including those two.

["Henry" 109]

Hello Everyone,

Since I do work at BP's Offices in Tijuana and deal with patients coming and going every day, I would like to mention 2 things:

1 By Mexican Law any and all foreign nationals are required to have a valid passport to enter Mexico. The way Mexican Inmigration work is that they search cars randomly and most people are lucky not to be asked to present a passport. If by any chance you have the bad luck and are asked to present your passport and don't have one, believe it or not, you can be deported, and the driver imprisoned for trafficking illegals.

2 To reenter the U.S. you do need your passport or passport card (the latter is preferable). Even if Mexico does border the U.S., it is still international travel and you are subject to secondary inspection that could be time-consuming and could cause you to lose your flight.

Please avoid any unnecessary problems and apply for your passport card.

Thank you

[2goldengirl 2,076]

Yes I've read that. But I've also read that Medical Tourism doesnt need one. Or that you only need one if you are walking across the border as compared to driving.

Some people have said just having your DL with you is sufficient.

That may get you in to Mexico. It will not, however, get you back in to the US.