Do minors need passports for Mexico?

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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A US passport book is mandatory when traveling to Mexico by air. Also, minors (babies and children) will need a passport to enter Mexico. Once you arrive in the country, border control authorities will check and stamp your passport for entry. What Documents Do I Need To Travel To Mexico By Air in 2023?

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A passport is strongly recommended. However, citizens of this country may enter Mexico presenting their original birth certificates (assuming they were born in the same country) plus valid-official photo I. D.; or citizenship card; or certificate of naturalization.

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Entry Requirements For Minors All children have the option of submitting a passport, but not required. Minors traveling without a passport, they must present identification, as an adult. Children can travel with one parent, without the consent of the other parent.

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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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Birth certificates are only acceptable as forms of identification for minors traveling to Mexico by road or closed-loop cruises.

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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.

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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.

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Mexico's entry requirements You'll need proof of citizenship and a photo ID to get one. Proof of citizenship includes a passport or a certified copy – not an ordinary photocopy – of your birth certificate, a Certificate of Citizenship, a Naturalization Certificate, or a Consular Report of Birth Abroad.

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What documents are required to drive to Mexico?
  1. A U.S. Passport (or Green Card)
  2. A U.S. Driver's License (or International Driving Permit)
  3. Proof of car registration.
  4. A Temporary Vehicle Importation Permit (TVIP)
  5. A Mexico Tourist Card/Entry Permit (FMM)
  6. A Mexico tourist auto insurance policy.


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According to the U.S. Department of State's website, travelers entering by air need only have a passport that is currently valid. There is no Mexico passport rule of six months. However, those arriving in the country do need to have at least one blank passport page in their book for stamps.

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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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