What does it take to get in and out of Mexico?

Question

We are planning on walking across the border and spending a few hours in Juarez. I have heard you need a birth certificate but does a copy of it work? Or do you need a passport?

Answer 1

you need a passport, money and know how to speak spanish...be careful..they are kidnapping americans because of a big drug bust that arressted mexican drug lords..

Answer 2

You most certainly do NOT need a passport to pop over for a day trip.

Getting back could be a problem.

Like Canada, has not changed its policies on Americans entering by air.  You can ,as an American show that you are American .

Now, you can NOT leave the U.S without a passport.

Cross border shopping is in the best interests of both countries.

I have driven and walked several times across from more than 5 crossings and on occassion not asked for anything.

Por ejemplo donde vas? Voy a tomar unas cervezas al bar que se llama El Torro."

Pasale tenga un buen dia.

No I.D required.

For example you can leave the U.S bound for Canada and you will need a passport to do so.

When you arrive you can slip your passport in your back pocket and use your I..D and you are welcome in Canada

From my experience you pay 5 pesos if you have no luggage

you wont have a problem.

For Gods sake you think if you want to go for a day and do whatever YOU NEED A PASSPORT?

Answer 3

Yes, now you need a passport for going into Mexico and coming back form Mexico. It used to be just saying "American" while coming back form Mexico but the rules have change now.

Answer 4

Quick , correct info...to FLY to Mexico you must have a passport.  For LAND travel you need a photo I.D. and a proof of citizenship...EITHER a passport OR a birth certificate.  See site below for official, current info.

Answer 5

You need your birth cerificate for now, I think, but you need your passport now.