Can I book/ travel under my maiden name to Mexico? I've been married 6 months but never changed my passport.

Question

Can I book/ travel under my maiden name to Mexico? I've been married 6 months but never changed my passport.

Answer 1

I have no clue, but if you are trying to find out, check with your travel agent. They will know for sure. Don't have a travel agent? Just call one in the yellow pages and ask.

Answer 2

I was married 3 years ago and often travel using my passport which shows my maiden name.

The key with traveling using any acceptable ID is that the name on the ID and your airline ticket matches. So, go ahead and book your travel based on the name on your passport.

I have traveled where my passport name didn't match my airline ticket and provided my wedding certificate to show why they didn't match.

Also, here is some info about requiring a passport for Mexico travel:

TRAVEL BY AIR

Temporary changes to the passport requirement are in effect between June 8th and September 30th, 2007. If you are a U.S. citizen and have applied for a passport but have not yet received it, you may travel by air between the United States and Mexico, presenting proof of citizenship (such as a birth certificate or naturalization card) and photo identification (such as a drivers license), and official proof of application for a passport.  If you have any doubts about whether you meet the entry requirements for Mexico, you should contact the Mexican embassy or consulate nearest you, or contact your airline.

TRAVEL BY LAND OR SEA

Those traveling by land or sea must present two forms of valid identification such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate and a driver's license or other identification issued by a state or official agency. These travelers will not be required to present a passport until 2008 (perhaps later),

Answer 3

Jill has said it all! Not much left for any of us to answer - very comprehensive, informative answer even for me.

Thank you Jill and enjoy your trip!

Answer 4

Shouldn't be a problem, if you haven't changed your drivers license either..

Answer 5

Of course.  The fact that your ID and reservations match will save you any problems.

You are who your passport says you are.

Have a great trip.