Mexico and Passports....

[PHOTOGLOU]

I am planing a trip to Cabo this weekend... Need to find out for sure if you need a passport to get in and out...
I know you did need one but heard they might have stoped that.... Web site link if possible...

[Baja Big Dog]

Only if air travel, land travel not until late next year.

[Cole Trickle]

I thought they suspended that requirement until next year?
I don't have a link but thought there was something on teh news a month or so back:idea: :)
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The U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security announced Friday, June 8, that U.S. citizens traveling to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or countries in the Caribbean region, who have applied for, but not yet received passports, can re-enter the United States by air. This accommodation does not mean that Americans are exempt from meeting the entry requirements of Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or countries in the Caribbean region, some of which require a passport, certified birth certificate, or other evidence of citizenship for entry.
We have reached out to the governments of countries affected by WHTI to consult with them about our announcement. Many of them have agreed to take a flexible approach toward their own entry requirements. For the most current information on entry requirements at their destination, travelers should contact their airline.
U.S. citizens traveling to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or countries in the Caribbean region who have applied for, but not yet received passports, can re-enter the United States by air by presentation of a government issued photo identification and Department of State official proof of application for a passport through September 30, 2007. The federal government is making this accommodation for air travel due to longer than expected processing times for passport applications in the face of record-breaking demand.
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) was mandated by Congress in the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to strengthen border security and facilitate entry into the United States for citizens and legitimate international visitors. WHTI requirements for air travel took effect on January 23, 2007.
Adults who have applied for but not yet received a passport should present government-issued photo identification and an official proof of application from the U.S. Department of State. Children under the age of 16 traveling with their parents or legal guardian will be permitted to travel with the child’s proof of application status. Children traveling alone should carry a copy of their birth certificate, baptismal record or a hospital record of birth in the United States in addition to their passport application status documentation. This accommodation applies to all American citizens who apply for passports, until September 30, when this accommodation period ends. U.S. citizens with pending passport applications can obtain proof of application at: http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/status/status_2567.html.
Since implementation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has and will continue to exercise its current authorities in unique circumstances to allow individuals subject to the WHTI requirements into the United States based on other evidence of identity and citizenship.
Travel document security remains a top priority for the U.S. Government. Both the 9/11 Commission and the U.S. Congress urged strengthening of travel documents to prevent entry of terrorists across our borders, reduce use of fraudulent documents, and speed up entry procedures.

[yopengo]

I am fairly sure you will need it. Just take it if you have it.

[vee-driven]

Hell if you get stuck in mexico can't you just live there happily on welfare and free healthcare like we do for them?

[AZJD]

Only if air travel, land travel not until late next year.
UNTRUE!!!!!!!!!!
You need it fly, float and walk now.
Was just in Puerto Vallarta!
YOU NEED ONE!

[Riverguy92345]

You don't need a passport until next year to travel by air to Mexico.
You do need drivers license,birth certificate ,and proof that your passport has been ordered and paid for.
Expect additional screening.

[Boatcop]

From 23 January 2007 all US citizens travelling to and from Mexico by air will require a passport (date extended to 30 September 2007 providing hold proof of passport application and an official photo ID); by 1 January 2008 the requirement will be extended to include all land and sea border crossings as well.

[OnlyMoney]

Here's the link Jay http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

[4day!!]

You don't need a passport until next year to travel by air to Mexico.
You do need drivers license,birth certificate ,and proof that your passport has been ordered and paid for.
Expect additional screening.
i just got back from cabo last night. The above is true. But make sure it is a certified copy of a birth cert, not a xerox and proof of passport application. even if you applied for a passport today i don't think you can get proof of application for atleast a week. Good luck...Hotter than sh!t down there , but fun as hell!!

[4day!!]

and yes you do need it to get in and out.

[NoWorries]

4day is correct you can travel without it as long as you have the already mentioned documents. Don't know if you have kids if so if you are taking them make sure you have proof of their citizenship as well I got stopped at the border last month and did not have the kids birth certificates it took some talking but we were allowed to get back across the border. Have fun!

[Coveman]

Jay, We'll be down there this weekend. Looking to find someone to split a charter boat. Give me a call on my cell if your interested or want to hook up at one of the clubs. B.