Do i need a passport for a day trip to los algodones, mexico?

Question

Do i need a passport for a day trip to los algodones, mexico?

Answer 1

Everyone who said you need a passport is WRONG. Charlie is correct.

My boyfriend went to Algodones the day after the new rules went into effect on Jan 31. He had a state certified, embossed copy of his birth certificate and his Arizona drivers license.  They didn't like the fact that he didn't have a passport and gave him a lecture telling him to get one but conceded that he was following the rules and had the necessary paperwork.

Still, a passport is never a bad idea.

Answer 2

right now you now need your birth cert and govt. picture i.d. (like a state i.d. card or a driver's license); or a passport

Answer 3

Yes you need a passport,

Take a look at (Mexican Foreign Affairs Ministry) :

http://www.sre.gob.mx/servicios/visas/ex...

(the link is in Spanish), but what it says is that citizens from Canada (among other countries) only need a passport and the filling of a form in your point of entry, --and 'probably' some proof of solvency.

To get more information, you may call toll free to:  1 888 401 38 80

That is the Mexican Tourism Integral Services Center, they will serve you in English or in French.

BTW, here are some general tips that the US  Governement tips to american travelers, which taken as that, as 'suggestions', may be of use: http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips...

Here are some maps:

http://www.gob.mx/wb/egobierno/egob_Mexi...

¡Bienvenido a México!

Answer 4

Yes.

Answer 5

I presume you will be travelling by LAND.   Passports are NOT needed for LAND travel to and from Mexico yet.  That reqquirement has no set date to be implemented yet.  You will need a gov't issued photo I.D.  and certified birth certificate.  See site below and read top half of page carefully to see the correct, current info.