Do I need to carry my passport in Cabo San Lucas?

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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Mexican immigration authorities could ask you to present both your passport and entry permit if applicable at any point and may detain you while they review your immigration status if you are not carrying your passport and proof of legal status in Mexico, or if you have overstayed your authorized stay.

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No passport required However, it is possible to travel to Cabo San Lucas from the US without us of one. Instead, you may use two forms of identification. One document must be valid-official photo identification, such as a driver's license or any other form of state-issued photographic ID.

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Your chances of being robbed or mugged in Cabo are actually miniscule. Any violent crime that does occur is usually related to drug trafficking. Not only that, but exit surveys reveal that tourists feel safe too when visiting Cabo. We've never felt unsafe in Cabo.

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5 Cabo Travel Tips You Need to Know
  1. Know Where You Want to Stay (There Are Two Cabos)
  2. Know When to Book (Especially if You're Whale Watching)
  3. Get Ready for Water and Sun.
  4. Manage Your Money.
  5. Don't Forget Your Documents.
  6. Learn More and Book Today!


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Be Patient with Security Procedures The time you will spend waiting in line at customs will depend on your travel month. Peak season in Los Cabos is between December and April, so prepare to wait for 45 minutes to an hour. For off-peak seasons, you can breeze through customs in as little time as fifteen minutes.

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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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Holders of any type of valid and multiple entry U.S.A., Canada, Japan, United Kingdom, Schengen visas (any nationality) or permanent residence of U.S.A., Canada, Japan, United Kingdom, Schengen, Pacific Alliance (Colombia, Peru, Chile) DO NOT require a Mexican visa to travel on business, tourism, or transit purpose for ...

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Valuable documents: Keep your valuable travel documents (especially your passport) safe; passport theft is one the rise world-wide, including in Mexico. Store cash and other valuables in your hotel room's safe or at the hotel's safety deposit box.

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Travelers must have a valid and current passport or a passport card to enter the country. This passport will be stamped. You will need to show this stamp when you depart from the airport. “Passport Cards” can only be used for land border crossing and are not permitted for international air travel into the country.

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In most countries, I carry a photocopy and leave the actual passport in the hotel safe. However legally, you have to carry your actual passport on you in Mexico - if you're checked and don't have it, they can detain you for 60 days. Scary. I heard last year that checks were now more common?

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Should I Bring Pants to Cabo? Including a pair of long pants in your Cabo packing list won't hurt. While shorts are often the preferred outfit for tourists in Cabo, you also can't go wrong with a cute pair of pants in a match set or sleek trousers to wear to dinner.

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Activities within Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo are tightly concentrated in downtown areas, so you can easily explore both towns on foot. However, if you want to reach attractions further afield, you'll want a rental car.

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Frequently asked Cabo San Lucas itinerary questions The ideal time frame is at least 4 days in Cabo. This gives you enough time to explore some popular tourist highlights, try some of the many available activities and also have enough time to just relax on the beach.

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