When did you need a passport to cross the border from Mexico?

When did you need a passport to cross the border from Mexico?

Beginning June 2009, the passport entry requirement took into effect when crossing the border from Mexico to US. Here are common questions and answers about the Mexico travel passport requirement.

Can a passport book be used in Mexico?

Passport Book: Can be used for both travel by land and air to Mexico and other international destinations. Passport Card: Can only be used for travel by land or sea in Mexico. Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL): Just like a passport card, EDL can only be used for travel by land or sea in Mexico. Many states are working on providing EDL to drivers.

Do you need a passport to enter Mexico with a green card?

If you are a US green card holder, your green card is NOT PROOF to Mexican Immigration that you are a Mexican citizen. You need your Mexican passport. Just like crossing at a regular border crossing, you have to be prepared for delays.

Where can I apply for a US passport at the Mexican border?

Proceed to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer. You can find a complete list of Ready Lane acceptable documents on CBP’s website. U.S. citizens living along the U.S.- Mexico border can apply for their U.S. passport in the United States or Mexico.

Do you need a passport to cross the border from Mexico?

A Border Crossing Card is similar to an entry permit for Mexican nationals. The card allows travelers to go 55 miles inland from the border and — combined with a valid passport — grants Mexican citizens access to the U.S. from land, air and sea, according to the CBP.

Can a u.s.citizen walk into Mexico?

Carretera Federal Puerto Juarez-Chetumal, Mz. 293 Lt. 1. The Mexican government may not let U.S. citizens who are driving or walking to Mexico enter the country at land border crossings if they do not have a U.S. passport book or U.S. passport card.

Is it easy to cross the border from Mexico to Tijuana?

Crossing the border to Tijuana, Mexico by foot is probably your best bet, and it is just as easy to get back home. Driving your car into Tijuana will force you to wait hours in the automobile line when going back into the United States, all while watching the pedestrians breeze by into the states.

Why does the United States have a border with Mexico?

Many U.S. citizens are thrilled to have Mexico as a neighbor, just a stone’s throw from the border. With its gorgeous beaches, fascinating culture and charming colonial cities, Mexico has played a big role in many Americans’ vacations, spring breaks and even mid-life crises.