Passports??

Mexico does not requiere you to have a passport to visit the border towns, on the other hand Homeland Security does require you to have either a passport or a border crossing card, a birth certificate can be used, Inmigration guys get very nasty otherwise.

navegator

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navegator wrote:
... on the other hand Homeland Security does require you to have either a passport or a border crossing card, a birth certificate can be used, Inmigration guys get very nasty otherwise.

Same is true when returning from Canada !

Just get your passport already.

They may sometimes accept and use other documents, however you may also be delayed for an extra length of time while they check everything out. It will be much easier and faster with your passport.

Going to Progresso is not a problem. Never had to have anything. However, coming back into the states you need a passport. Otherwise you will be made to wish you did.

Just get a passport. It will be much easier.

Dale

In Michigan and some other border states you can get a Enhanced Driver's license. It can be used when crossing Canada and Mexico borders. If your resident is a state that does not offer enhanced driver license. Best to have a passport.

My experience in Algodones, Mexico....just walk in. However, leaving, you go thru US Customs. Have your passport.

You can also get a passport card, about the size of a credit card and good for any walk or drive-across border crossing. They may not be used for international travel. I'm not sure about cruises.

texanrvr wrote:
You can also get a passport card, about the size of a credit card and good for any walk or drive-across border crossing. They may not be used for international travel. I'm not sure about cruises.

May not be used for international travel? Going to Mexico is "inter nation" so what good are they?