If i am a u.s citizen and my kids and we want to travel to mexico in a bus do we need a passport?

Question

If i am a u.s citizen and my kids and we want to travel to mexico in a bus do we need a passport?

Answer 1

Yes, you need your American passport. Otherwise you have no proof of your citizenship.

Answer 2

I think you need a passport for proof of American citizenship

Answer 3

NO

Answer 4

No...passports are NOT needed for LAND travel to and from Mexico.  If BOTH parents are not going, you must have a letter of permission to take the kids out of the U.S., from the other parent...signed and notarized.  See site below and read section on MINORS under Entry Requirements. Adults need a photo I.D. and proof of citizenship, either a passport or a birth certificate. Kids need their birth certificates.  there is a GREAT deal of misinformation being given on thei by people who have NOT read the 2nd site below...so be sure to read it.

Answer 5

I agree with the 'don't need them yet' crowd

..... and that bus better be paid for, in your name and insured.  Insurance may be expensive depending on size

Answer 6

You have until 1 January 2009

I just went to Tijunana a few weeks ago and I don't have a passport. Bring a photo id.

Answer 7

yes you do

Answer 8

NO - at least not yet.  If entering by land or sea you need a government-issued photo ID like a drivers license for you or a state photo ID for a child.  Also a CERTIFIED copy of each person's birth certificate.  A passport will also work so you might just want to go ahead and get them. (?)

If you fly in & out then you must have a passport.  Tentatively everyone will need passports beginning June 2009.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbp...

Answer 9

Since the beginning of this year it is required to carry passports when traveling by car to and from mexico or canada.