Is passport required for Cabo San Lucas?

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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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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For flights to Cabo, you'll require an active passport/visa for Cabo and it is highly recommended that your passport be valid for at least 6 months following the date of travel.

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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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Customs in Cabo San Lucas Upon entering the city, you will have to fill out a customs form. Then, you will only have to go through immigration to pick up your belongings. After that, you will have to give the form to the responsible customs agent, and you will have to go through a very brief inspection.

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You can also drive to Cabo San Lucas. In this case, having a passport is not mandatory. Instead, you can use WHTI-compliant documents like passport cards, birth certificates, and trusted traveler's cards. Even minors should have compliant documents.

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Yes. Crossing any international border requires a passport. A driver's license alone will not suffice, not even a Real ID license.

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You'll get better rates at an exchange house, an ATM, or by using a credit card, but a bank provides the best rates. Although dollars are generally accepted in various resort areas, we recommend using pesos during your visit to Cabo San Lucas.

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During the inbound flight, you will receive and need to fill out a customs form (Hacienda). After passing through immigration, you collect your bags and proceed to the exit. You will hand the form to the customs agent and press the button on what looks like a traffic light.

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Los Cabos Still a Relatively Safe Destination Overall, Los Cabos still remains a relatively safe destination for a vacation getaway. There has been a slight pick-up in criminal activity lately, according to the latest stoplight criminal activity report from the State of Baja California Sur.

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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.

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