Can I travel to Mexico by plane with a green card?

They have the same rights as any US citizen, even when traveling outside the United States. Therefore any green card holder who plans to go to Mexico needs a valid passport from their country of origin. With your foreign passport plus the green card, you will be allowed to enter Mexico by air, sea or land.



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To answer your initial question: Yes. You can go to Mexico with a Green Card but without a visa.

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To travel, you usually need your permanent resident card, a valid passport, and whatever visas are required by the country you intend to visit. While the US does not require permanent residents to have a valid passport to re-enter the US, foreign countries and airlines require you to have 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 citizens of the United States must present a valid passport when entering Mexican territory by any means of transportation. There are no exceptions for minors. Stays less than 72 hours within the border area, do not require an Official Entry Immigration Form (FMM).

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Can a U.S. citizen fly within Mexico without a passport? No, you must present a valid passport book if you are not Mexican.

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As the list indicates, the TSA accepts a variety of forms of documentation for domestic flights. Notably for many foreign nationals, permanent resident cards and employment authorization cards are both acceptable forms of documentation for domestic flights.

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Most green card holders will need to present the passport from the country where they're a citizen, or in some cases, their refugee travel document. You should also be sure to have your green card on you for the duration of the trip. And remember different countries have different requirements for entry.

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Can a US permanent resident travel to Mexico without a passport? No, all travelers including US permanent residents will require a passport to enter and exit Mexico.

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Here are the countries that Green Card Holders can visit without a visa:
  • Canada.
  • Mexico.
  • Costa Rica.
  • Georgia.
  • The British Virgin Islands.
  • Aruba and Curaçao.
  • The Balkans.
  • Singapore.


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The TSA checks passengers' identity and whether a passenger has a boarding pass; generally, they are not screening for immigration status.

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Do you need a passport for Cancun if arriving by air? Yes. If flying to Cancun (or any Mexican airport), both adults and children must travel with a passport book (not just the passport card or other form of government identification).

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Travelers need the following documents:
  • 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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