Can I fly domestic Mexico with a passport card?

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) accepts the passport card as ID for domestic flights. Use the passport card when entering the United States at land-border crossings and sea ports-of-entry from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. Do not use it for international air travel.



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Do I need a passport to travel to Cabo? A U.S. citizens traveling between the U.S. and Mexico by land or sea are required to present a valid passport. For the most current requirements, check the U.S. Customs website at www.cbp.gov or the US Passport Site to ensure you have proper identification.

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All US citizens traveling by land or sea can enter Mexico and return to the US with a current passport card, but if traveling by air will need a passport.

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A valid passport book is required to enter Mexico by air, and those attempting to enter at an airport with a U.S. passport card only may be denied admission.

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All passengers must present a valid passport and visa if applicable.

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Yes. Crossing any international border requires a passport. A driver's license alone will not suffice, not even a Real ID license.

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A driver's license, US or Mexican, is not considered official identification in Mexico. If you are a foreigner, you must carry a passport or a Temporary or Permanent Resident Visa. Those are the only acceptable identification cards in Mexico for foreigners. You need a passport to board an international flight.

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Passport cards, however, are only accepted for land and sea travel between the U.S. and Mexico. Air travel to Mexico still requires a passport book.

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You may not have heard about the U.S. passport card before. The passport card cannot be used for international air travel, but it is still a great ID to have in your wallet. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) accepts the passport card as ID for domestic flights.

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The use of a passport is recommended to go to Tijuana. However, if you do not have a passport and have to travel urgently to the city, customs admit secondary documentation: Valid identification.

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What Do I Need to Travel to Cancun?
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
  • FMM Mexico Tourist Card (if arriving by land)
  • Visa for Mexico (when applicable)
  • Return flight ticket.
  • Documentation proving the purpose of the visit (such as hotel reservation)
  • Proof of sufficient funds.


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To clarify, U.S. citizens entering Mexico must present proof of citizenship (such as a certified copy of a birth certificate), photo ID and proof of sufficient funds. A passport and visa are not required of U.S. citizens entering Mexico for tourism or for transit for stays of up to 90 days.

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The Mexican government only requires that your passport must be valid during the entirety of your trip. Please contact the airline(s) you will be flying on to ensure that they let you board the plane as the United States does have a six months validity rule for passports that may apply.

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A valid passport book is required to enter Mexico by air, and those attempting to enter at an airport with a U.S. passport card only may be denied admission.

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