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Do you need a passport to get an entry permit to Mexico?

Do you need a passport to get an entry permit to Mexico?

You will be required to present a valid passport in order to receive the entry permit. You may also be asked to present your passport and valid entry permit at immigration checkpoints on your route of travel.

How long does a passport need to be valid for travel to Mexico?

Passport Validity For travel to some countries, a passport needs to be valid for at least six months beyond the date of travel. This is not the case for travel to Mexico, and as long as your passport is valid for the entire period of your trip, you shouldn’t have any problems.

What do you need to re-enter the United States from Mexico?

To re-enter the U.S. by land or sea – Passport books or passport cards are required for all adult U.S. citizens. Children under the age of 16, may present an original or copy of their birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Naturalization Certificate.

What kind of documents do you need to enter Mexico?

Document condition matters – Passports and all pertinent travel documents must be in good condition. Mexican immigration may not accept washed, mutilated, or otherwise damaged passports, and require their carriers to return to the United States.

You will be required to present a valid passport in order to receive the entry permit. You may also be asked to present your passport and valid entry permit at immigration checkpoints on your route of travel.

Can a expired passport be used in Mexico?

Note that Passport Cards are not valid for air travel. We also recommend that your passport is valid for at least six months from the date of your arrival in Mexico. If your passport is expired the airlines will not allow you to board the aircraft.

To re-enter the U.S. by land or sea – Passport books or passport cards are required for all adult U.S. citizens. Children under the age of 16, may present an original or copy of their birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Naturalization Certificate.

Document condition matters – Passports and all pertinent travel documents must be in good condition. Mexican immigration may not accept washed, mutilated, or otherwise damaged passports, and require their carriers to return to the United States.