US entry requirements to Mexico?
 

I've been reading mixed reports about whether you need just a drivers license or a passport to fly from the States to Cancun. Also, I saw something about a travel visa being required for a fee but that the airlines would provide it? Is this like a landing card to / from Europe or do I need to make separate arrangements? Thanks!

Always nice to have a Passport.

But I saw people just showing their Drivers License.

Better make sure and double check...you do not need hassle at the Mexican Airport.

Percy

Hi,
A passport is not required at this time. If you go on the US State Department website, they give you all the details. I think there is a section that says "travel requirements."

It depends on when you are travelling. If you travel to/from Mexico and the Caribbean after December 31, 2006 you will need a passport to GET BACK INTO the USA.

That said, in this day and age anyone travelling outside their home country would be wise to get a passport. It make international travel so much easier.

kak113........You can INTO Mexico with as little as an Affidavit of Citizenship(Notarized) and DL...But to get INTO the US, you need at least your original Birth Certificate or a certified copy thereof.Period.

also, just incase you, or anybody reading, is divorced, or not, traveling with their children w/o the other spouse you need to get a notorized letter signed by the other spouse allowing you to travel w/ the children...this i found out the hard way in cancun airport...they made a big deal and held us up up a good 30 min and almost sent us packin back to the U.S.....

Agree with jallard - go to the US government website at www.travel.state.gov - click on the International Travel link. It covers all the requirements including the documentation required for kids NOT traveling with both biological parents.

On the plane you will fill out a customs declaration and a tourist card. The tourist card is the equivalent of a visa - there is no charge. Basically it's name, address, purpose of travel, how long you're staying, and where you're staying. They stamp it at immigration when you enter Mexico, and airline collects from you when you leave Mexico. Don't lose it - just keep it with your plane tickets while in Mexico.

Now the editorial - if you don't have a passport, get one. I can't tell you how many immigration lines I have stood in over the years behind somebody with a poor quality copy of birth certificate, marriage license, etc. The local immigration officials go over it and over it trying to decide if it's "official" or not, if the names match or not, if it's fake or not. Yes a passport is about 100 bucks - but it's good 10 years and absolutely nobody ever quibbles about it - they look at it, stamp it and you're on your way. If you DO have a passport already - make your reservations and GO [and have fun].

Here is the exact link you want from the US Government regarding travel to and from Mexico

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_p...s/cis_970.html

Why would you not have a US PP?
M

M, A passport can be an expensive proposition for some one making a rare trip outside of our borders. Also last year when taking a student trip to Oaxaca the airlines (Continental)did not make the students have affadavits of travel without both parents. This was a new policy for me as group leader. So billyb68 talk to the airlines before departure. I am not planning on having the students fill out those papers this year, but they will have passports!