What does a US citizen need to come back from Mexico?

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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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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In the vast majority of the world, there are full border checks, with stamps, on entry as well as Exit. No eyebrows raised about missing Exit stamps at all. Mexico has not been stamping passports for departing passengers since the late 1980's.

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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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Gather Required Documentation
  • Passport valid for travel to the United States – Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the United States (unless exempt by country-specific agreements). ...
  • Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 confirmation page.


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The tourist card required by visitors from the US is called the Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM). The FMM is not a visa. It's an entry requirement for all foreign visitors, including Americans. It's mandatory if you plan to travel more than 20 kilometers into Mexican territory and stay more than 72 hours.

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To view your U.S. travel history, go to the CBP website and click on the “View Travel History” tab. In the next window, you will be required to read and accept terms of the website by clicking Consent & Continue. You will need to provide: First (Given) Name – as it appears on the passport/visa.

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What Information Do Immigration Officers in the U.S. Have?
  • Name.
  • Country of citizenship.
  • Home address.
  • Date of birth.
  • Method of travel.
  • Purpose of travel.


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