Mexico Mission

Do I need a U.S Passport to go to mexico if I travel by land?

Tip: For domestic travelers within the U.S and U.S territories

More info on how to obtain a passport visit the US Passport Site.

*Note: All travel is assumed to originate from the U.S or U.S territories (American Samoa,
Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Swains Island, U.S. Virgin Islands).

U.S citizens can use any of the following documents to travel to Mexico :

Acceptable Documents: one of the following documents should be presented to prove both identity and citizenship.
  • U.S. Passport Book
  • U.S. Passport Card
  • SENTRI card (For U.S-MEXICO Land and limited Sea ports use only.)
  • FAST card (For Land use only.)
  • State Issued Enhanced Driver’s License
  • Enhanced Tribal Cards (when available)
  • U.S. Military Identification
  • U.S. Merchant Mariner Document
  • Native American Tribal Photo Identification Card
  • I-872 American Indian Card

Acceptable Documents Alternative: U.S. citizens who do not have one of the single documents from the list above must present BOTH an identification and U.S citizenship document.
  • Government issued Photo Identification Card and proof of U.S citizenship, such as a Birth Certificate

Please visit the Department of Homeland and Security for the latest travel requirements by land and sea.

For important safety and security information please read our Country Specific Information on Mexico