What ID do I need to return from Mexico?

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.



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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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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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Birth certificates are only acceptable as forms of identification for minors traveling to Mexico by road or closed-loop cruises.

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For sailings departing from U.S. homeports, an official US state-issued Birth Certificate is also accepted.

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If you are in the U.S. and you are flying domestically, the good news is that you do not need your passport. You can fly by showing any photo ID issued by the government. It can be done in all 50 U.S. states. Not only that, but the U.S. overseas territories also allow this.

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Answer: You cannot re-enter the United States without a valid U.S. passport. Passport services (by appointment, walk-in, mail-in) are available in 19 locations across Mexico. You may apply in any one of them so you can travel back to the United States.

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Driving to Mexico
  • U.S. citizens must present a valid U.S. passport book or card, in addition to an entry permit (Forma Migratoria Multiple or FMM) issued by Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM).
  • Travelers should be sure to enter Mexico with valid proof of automobile registration, even if remaining in the border zone.


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The Mexico FMM for UK Nationals Despite being referred to as a “tourist card”, the FMM is required by UK nationals visiting for business, in addition to being needed for holidays. The specifications of the FMM for UK citizens are as follows: Valid for a single entry. Allow visits of up to 180 days.

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All foreign passengers who are departing from Mexico through any airport or seaport must pay the Exit Tax for Mexico. This fee is applicable regardless of age or nationality.

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All travelers must complete a CBP Declaration Form 6059B itemizing all purchased merchandise and agricultural products. Here are your options: Complete a paper form that may be obtained at the port of entry or on the flight or cruise.

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All your luggage including carry-ons will go through a scanner. Once you give your customs form (one per family) to the agent you'll be asked to press a button. A green light means go on ahead and if you get the red light the agents give your bags a more thorough inspection which usually take a couple minutes.

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