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Marine in Mexico
29 May 2014 20:46 #2
by ScienceChic
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
Replied by ScienceChic on topic Marine in Mexico
Welcome ramage! I think that used to be the case, but things changed after 9/11 (I haven't ever been to Mexico personally, so I can't say with absolute certainty).
This is what it says on the US Embassy Mexico website for travel to Mexico
Do I need a passport to travel to Mexico?
By Suzanne Barbezat
Out of curiosity, why do you ask? It sounds like there may be an interesting story there!
This is what it says on the US Embassy Mexico website for travel to Mexico
Here's a little more information, though take with a bit of skepticism as it's unverified:As of March 1, 2010, all U.S. citizens – including children -- must present a valid passport, book or card, for travel beyond the “border zone” into the interior of Mexico. Entry by any means, for example by plane or car, is included in this requirement. The “border zone” is generally defined as an area between 20 to 30 kilometers of the border with the U.S., depending on the location. Stays of less than 72 hours within the border zone do not require a visa or tourist card.
U.S. citizens traveling as tourists beyond the border zone or entering Mexico by air must pay a fee to obtain a tourist card, also known as an FM-T, available from Mexican border crossing points, Mexican tourism offices, airports within the border zone and most airlines serving Mexico.
Do I need a passport to travel to Mexico?
By Suzanne Barbezat
I tried checking the Mexico Tourism website, but the link to 'Airports and entry requirements' came up with a 404 Not Found error. http://www.visitmexico.com/en/site-mapA passport or other WHTI-compliant travel document is necessary for U.S. and Canadian citizens traveling to Mexico. You may not be asked to present your passport if entering Mexico by land, but you will surely need to present one upon your return to the United States.
In the past, U.S. and Canadian citizens could travel to Mexico without a passport. In 2004, the US government initiated the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) with the goal of strengthening border security. With this initiative, passport requirements were phased in gradually depending on the mode of transportation used to enter and exit the country.
Out of curiosity, why do you ask? It sounds like there may be an interesting story there!
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
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