Can i walk across the mexico border and return to the u.s. with just a drivers license?

Question

i am trying to go shopping in a mexico border town but do not have a passport

Answer 1

You can walk across the border until December 31, 2007  after that point you will need a passport to go into Mexico.

Until this requirement is in effect as noted above, U.S. citizens are currently exempt from the requirement to show a passport unless they are returning to the U.S. from outside the Western Hemisphere (Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia). However, it is highly recommended that you be prepared to present documentation such as valid U.S. passport, U.S. birth certificate, or naturalization certificate to avoid delays.

Answer 2

sure mexicans do it all the time so why can we

Answer 3

if you are american of course. but beleve me there is nothing espectacular to shop in mexico unless you want to buy traditional candy and traditional souveneirs

Answer 4

YES U CAN

Answer 5

Between now and Jan. 1, 2008, all you need to return from Mexico is a photo I.D. showing US residency.  Starting Jan. 1, 2008, you will need a passport to re-enter the U.S.

Interesting point, due to treaty language, Canadians will only need a photo I.D. to enter the US. while  US citizens will need a passport to enter the US.

Answer 6

I do that every time I go to South Texas.

If you're uncertain check with border patrol or immigration.

I have never had a problem.

Good luck

Answer 7

Yes you can still do this.  The passport thing is supposed to go into effect in 2008 (but we'll see if that happens, since the application process has been so backed up).  

If you're white, you'll have no problem.  If you're not, you might run into trouble (nothing major, just holding you up and more questions than normal).  Just reporting what I've seen.

Answer 8

there may be some places where they do not check, but legally speaking, you need a passport

getting a passport takes about 2-3 months lately

roughly twelve weeks, but some people have been experiencing problems with this and it is taking a great deal longer

you can also expidite it for a fee

good luck!