Can I fly from Tijuana to Puerto Vallarta without a passport?
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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Flights to MexicoAll passengers must present a valid passport and visa if applicable.
Before going to the airport, do not forget to take your Official Identification (valid passport and Visa for international flights) and your reservation code.
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.
Flying to Cabo, you'll need a valid passport. It is strongly recommended that the passport will be valid for at least 6 months after the date of travel.
Additionally, American citizens can visit Mexico by land without a passport granting them access to other sections of the culturally vibrant country, including Mexico City and San Miguel de Allende. However, remember that you will need a passport card if visiting the country by car.
When U.S. citizen children under the age of 16 arrive by land or sea from Canada or Mexico they may present an original or copy of their birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Naturalization Certificate.
Yes, Americans need a passport (or appropriate alternative travel document) to visit Mexico. In the past, visiting Mexico with just a driver's license or birth certificate was possible.
All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options - see the Traveling with Children section.