What do I need to cross the border from Mexico to USA?

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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Requirements to Reenter the U.S. from Mexico by Land
  1. US Passport book.
  2. Passport card.
  3. SENTRI or Global Entry.
  4. Enhanced Driver's License.
  5. Enhanced Tribal Card.
  6. FAST - for commercial drivers.
  7. NEXUS - for crossing the US/Canada border.
  8. Military Identification Cards (for members of the U.S. armed official maritime business)


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Can you cross the Mexican border with a birth certificate? Birth certificates are only acceptable as forms of identification for minors traveling to Mexico by road or closed-loop cruises.

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No. REAL ID cards cannot be used for border crossings into Canada, Mexico or other international travel.

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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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The USA Requires a Tourist Visa for Mexicans The USA requires Mexicans to apply for a Tourist Visa. The application process is complicated; the application instructions are 83 pages long and in English. The cost is high, and the processing time is long.

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The use of a passport is recommended to go to Tijuana. However, if you do not have a passport and have to travel urgently to the city, customs admit secondary documentation: Valid identification.

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Temporary and Permanent Visa holders leaving Mexico
They will require your passport and your resident card. Once you have received your form, you may proceed to the airline desk. Upon reentry to Mexico watch the officer to be sure they do not mark you as a tourist and only give you 180 days.

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