Do you currently need a passport to go between the U.S. and Mexico?

Question

I thought they changed the laws where as of Jan 1, 2008, you DID need a passport to travel between the US and Mexico. Is this true?

Answer 1

Si

Answer 2

You need a passport for air and sea travel.

To go and return by land, you don't need a passport. You need an ID card/License. Also a birth cert.

This question gets asked every 5 mins, But I'll take the 2 points 'cause you can't seem to use Yahoo as a search engine and find the answer yourself.

Answer 3

yes, you need a passport

Answer 4

Yes, you do need a passport.

Answer 5

yes, also canada

Answer 6

Kristie. Please see the website

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2006/76...

The website by US secretary of defense says as of Jan 2007 we need a passport to go to Mexico ONLY when you travel by air.  However, as you correctly thought since Jan 2008 we do need a passport no matter what-air, sea or land.

Hope this helps.

Answer 7

Yeah, my cousin are half mexican half american,, and they always ask them for one cause they look white but let my uncle go thru.

Answer 8

Yes your need a passport to legally go between the U.S. and Mexico.  

Answer 9

yes it is you need one

Answer 10

Yes.  

Answer 11

ONLY "Biker Dude"  gave you the correct answer.  just like for Canada...read the site below for yourself.  Passports are not needed for LAND travel to Mexico or Canada until June 1, 2009.  They are needed for AIR travel.  There are old, outdated websites that some people give you...this site below is always current.

Answer 12

It is not required for a USA citizen to travel to Mexico on foot or in a car. You do have to have a photo ID and at least one other document such as a birth certificate. You are required to have a passport to travel to Mexico by airplane.  

Answer 13

from what i heard you still do...theyre taking more precautions...