passports

[lotti 154]

Did anyone need it to go to mexico or what did you bring?

[AStephenson 159]

You need either a passport or passport card to come back across the border (if driving) from Mexico. I guess they don't check going in. If flying in to Mexico, you must have the passport book.

[Jesser 295]

You definitely need a passport. I got a passport card, it's only $55 at the post office. It's for land travel only. If you plan on flying straight into Mexico, you need an actual passport. But if you are going to San Diego, then they pick you up and drive you into Mx, a passport card is good enough.

[Losin4good 685]

I was told I didnt need one, only ID and birth certificate but I had already ordered it. My sister brought her ID and birth certificate and they didnt care one bit.

I am glad I had mine, it made me feel at ease.

[deltadawn817 106]

Did you need a passort?

Yes anytime you travel to Mexico and Canada a passport is required it is the law. I didn't want to risk it. Others might.

check out the rules for your self. http://www.dhs.gov/crossing-us-borders

Land/Sea Travel

Beginning June 1, 2009

• U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry are required to have documents that comply with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), most commonly a U.S. passport, a passport card, a trusted traveler card such as NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST, or an enhanced driver's license. See the complete list of WHTI-compliant documents.
  

[thall1726 42]

I was told I didnt need one' date=' only ID and birth certificate but I had already ordered it. My sister brought her ID and birth certificate and they didnt care one bit.

I am glad I had mine, it made me feel at ease.

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I went December 4th and me Andy husband had no passport. Just used Id and birth certificate

[AngelEyesInNJ 186]

A couple that went back across the border with us only showed their birth certificates and license and there were no problems, I had my passport but either should be ok.

[measureofme 175]

I too was told I only needed to bring my ID and birth certificate. Reading up on the State Department website (referenced above), I decided that I didn't want to risk it and ordered a passport. It would probably have been okay, but I didn't want to get "that" border agent on "that" day and have a problem crop up when I'm trying to catch a flight. Since mine came a few days ago, the idea that I can go anywhere in the world now is very liberating... even more so is the idea that soon I might actually enjoy it in a slimmer body! LOL Me, spontanious? That would be novel!

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,146]

I too was told I only needed to bring my ID and birth certificate. Reading up on the State Department website (referenced above)' date=' I decided that I didn't want to risk it and ordered a passport. It would probably have been okay, but I didn't want to get "that" border agent on "that" day and have a problem crop up when I'm trying to catch a flight. Since mine came a few days ago, the idea that I can go anywhere in the world now is very liberating... even more so is the idea that soon I might actually enjoy it in a slimmer body! LOL Me, spontanious? That would be novel![/quote']

Exactly my thoughts. I erred on the side of caution.

Amanda Rae

[abetterme4.2 268]

Don't risk it. You may be the ONE person the rule applies to. Lol

I just returned from surgery in Cancun. You need a passport. They don't necessarily check going in, but you need it to come back. (although I wouldn't mind being stuck in Cancun)

[Pelekania 156]

My passport card will not arrive on time, so I will just be using my birth certificate and ID.

[StephF89 41]

I was told I didnt need one, only ID and birth certificate but I had already ordered it. My sister brought her ID and birth certificate and they didnt care one bit.

I am glad I had mine, it made me feel at ease.

When did you go?

[lotti 154]

Did anyone use their passport for Mexico