What documents are needed to travel from Mexico to us?

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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Travel by air Mexican nationals are required to present a valid passport and visa or a valid passport and BCC when traveling to the United States by air.

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Land or Sea Travel: U.S. citizens (including infants and children) entering the United States by land or sea are required to present a valid WHTI-compliant travel document. These include: U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card. Enhanced Driver's License.

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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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Requirements for a USA trip
  1. You have a valid passport or Green Card.
  2. You have a valid ESTA or US visa that matches your passport data (not applicable to Green Card holders).
  3. You do not pose a threat to the USA or the American people.
  4. You are not subject to an entry ban.


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Documents You Will Need
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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Update: All airports have been removed from the FMM requirements. The Tourist Card (FMM) is no longer needed for visitors arriving by Air. For years, all tourists arriving in Mexico have been required to fill out their FMM form to get a tourist card.

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U.S. citizens under age 16 may present a birth certificate or alternative proof of citizenship when entering by land or sea. All travelers must have a passport book for international air travel.

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Do you need a passport to enter Mexico? 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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No. REAL ID cards cannot be used for border crossings into Canada, Mexico or other international travel.

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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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