Can you fly within Mexico with California ID?

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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Traveling within Mexico or abroad You must present an official ID to board your flight and go through airport security.

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Mexican citizens need a boarding pass and official ID (voter ID, passport, driver's license). Foreign citizens must have a boarding pass and valid passport. Which countries can fly within Mexico without a passport?

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Flights within Mexico
  • Mexicans must present a valid photo ID: ¦ IFE/INE* ¦ Passport. ¦ Professional license. ¦ IMSS or ISSSTE card. ...
  • Foreigners must present a valid photo ID: ¦ Passport. ¦ Residency. ¦ Another official photo ID.
  • Minors may present any of the following: ¦ Birth certificate. ¦ Passport. Flights to Mexico.


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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 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.

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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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All foreigners, regardless their nationality, are required to present a valid and not expired passport or travel document when entering Mexico (traveling by air, land or sea). The Mexican government only requires that your passport must be valid during the entirety of your trip.

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Instead, they can use other WHTI-compliant documents like their passport cards, green cards, and trusted traveler cards. The documents used should show your proof of identification and U.S. citizenship. So, if you are unsure about what documents to present, you should check with Mexican authorities before traveling.

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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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