Traveling to mexico what do i need?

Question

when at the us mexican border do they stop and ask for documents etc. and if so what documents are needed? or do they just basically let you pass. the last time i went through the border i was like 10 and they kinda just looked at us then let us pass to mexico and on the way back they did ask for our papers but since 911 i don't know what the procedures are now. my husband who's in the army, my 1 yr old child, and my self will be planning a vacation there. so I'm wondering what we need.

Answer 1

when your crossing into mexica they never ask for anything....ocasionally theyl do a random check to make shure ur not taking products from here and tryin to sell them in mexico but other than that they just let you pass....and comming back ur not just ganna need your birth paper anymore ur ganna need a passport booklet now you can get one at a post office or in your city where evr they take care of your SSN or birth sertificic stuff

Answer 2

"Tonalc" and "Hearty" gave you the corect answers.  Everyone else is nuts.

Answer 3

visa

Answer 4

Lots of bottled water, they don't have any clean water down there.

Answer 5

I have always wanted to live in Mexico and own my own rectangular house with a villa inside.  And maybe a pool in the center.  I woujld walk around with a gun on my hip and own horses and me and my men would ride our horses.  I might have a wife and she would be so HOT!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 6

You need to protect your organs...or you might just wake up on a tub full of ice. :) (oh how horrible of me haha)

Answer 7

Well, as of this January, you need a PASSPORT to go to Mexico, whether you're driving, flying, or going by ocean. Make sure you all have your passports. Usually they don't really ask for anything when you are exiting the U.S. by car, but when you come back in, they will do a small inspection of the bottom of your car, your passports, and ask if you are carrying in agriculture and or alcohol.By airplane, you definitely need your passports. Make sure you don't go over the weight limit for your luggage and are carrying liquid bottles or anything "suspicious" like that with you. You can go to the postal office and acquire passports, but they will take 6-12 weeks to get to you. So plan ahead of time. Other than that, if you're going during this season, you need some warm clothes and some shorts. It's humid and raining around this time of season, but it CAN get a little cold. Anyway, hope you have a fun and safe trip. Mexico is a good vacationing destination.  

Answer 8

LOTS A LUCK

Answer 9

Travelling by car you will need photo ID, Birth certificates (including one for the child to prove you are the proud parents).

NO PASSPORT REQUIRED UNTIL JUNE 1, 2009 IF TRAVELLING BY LAND (to return to the USA).

You will need a Mexican Tourist Visa (good for up to 6 months) which you can get at the border and this must be returned to Mexican Immigration when you leave.

You will need to get Mexican Car Insurance which you can get at the border towns in the USA. US Car Insurance not valid in Mexico.

You need to have the documentation readily available when stopped in Mexico.

ENJOY YOUR VACATION!!!

Answer 10

traveling to mexico you need nothing, traveling to the US, maybe a passport and a proof of ID, so like a drivers license or something.

Answer 11

A Sombrero! Lol

Have Fun! :o)

Answer 12

you have to have a passport.

Answer 13

u need a freakin taser  

Answer 14

If you are traveling by car you will need photo identification and one other form that proves that you are a USA citizen. You definitely need a passport to fly.    http://www.travel-mediainfo.com/General-...

Answer 15

If you are driving, you need government-issued ID (driver's license) and proof of citizenship (birth certificate).  

Of course, if you are flying you need a passport.  

Answer 16

Try this site for answers on Mexico

Answer 17

You used to be able to just pass through with a drivers license but since Homeland Security, you'll want to have your passport.