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What documents needed to fly within Mexico?

Flights within Mexico
  • Mexicans must present a valid photo ID: ¦ IFE/INE* ¦ Passport. ¦ Professional license. ¦ IMSS or ISSSTE card. ...
  • Foreigners must present a valid photo ID: ¦ Passport. ¦ Residency. ¦ Another official photo ID.
  • Minors may present any of the following: ¦ Birth certificate. ¦ Passport. Flights to Mexico.




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Yes. You don't need a passport to fly domestically in any country that I know of. However, you will need some type of photo ID. Since you will need a passport to enter the country, you might as well use that for your ID for domestic flights seeing as you will have it with you anyway.

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Do I need a passport to travel to Cabo? A U.S. citizens traveling between the U.S. and Mexico by land or sea are required to present a valid passport. For the most current requirements, check the U.S. Customs website at www.cbp.gov or the US Passport Site to ensure you have proper identification.

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All US citizens traveling by land or sea can enter Mexico and return to the US with a current passport card, but if traveling by air will need a passport.

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All passengers must present a valid passport and visa if applicable.

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Can I fly from Tijuana to Tulum without a passport? US citizens of any age flying to or from Mexico must have a US passport book, no exceptions. You should be aware that the US passport card cannot be used for international air 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.

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Mexican citizens need a boarding pass and official ID (voter ID, passport, driver's license). Foreign citizens must have a boarding pass and valid passport. Which countries can fly within Mexico without a passport?

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As a US citizen, you can use various forms of identification, as you do not need a passport to fly domestically within the US. Aside from the passport, you can use the following documents: Border crossing card. DHS trusted traveler cards.

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) accepts the passport card as ID for domestic flights. Use the passport card when entering the United States at land-border crossings and sea ports-of-entry from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. Do not use it for international air travel.

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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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When traveling in Mexico, the law requires that foreign visitors carry a passport and entry permit. You may be asked to present these documents at any point. If you do not present these documents, immigration authorities may lawfully detain you for up to 60 days while they review your immigration status.

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The Mexican government only requires that your passport must be valid during the entirety of your trip. Please contact the airline(s) you will be flying on to ensure that they let you board the plane as the United States does have a six months validity rule for passports that may apply.

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