Thursday was my last day at the bank and Monday was my first day at the office, so Gabriel and I decided that since we had a long weekend we would take advantage of it and go to Mexico. So we made a lil trip out of it. We went down Friday and went to Mexico. For those of you thinking.... I hope they brought their passport... I have news to report.
HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO CROSS THE BORDER BACK INTO THE US.
OPTION ONE
If you are a US or Canadian Citizen you must have ONE of the following:
- US or Canadian Passport
- US Passport card (Available Spring 08)
- Trusted Traveler Cards (NEXUS, SENTRI, or FAST)
- State or Provincial Issued Enhances Drivers License (When available this DL will denote identity and citizenship) The guy told us only like one state like Wisconsin has it so far..
- Enhanced Tribal Cards
- US Military Identification with Military Travel Orders
- US Merchant Mariner Document
- Native American Tribal Photo Identification Card
- Form I-872 American Indian Card
- Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) Card
OPTION TWO
If you are a US or Canadian Citizen you must have ONE of the following of EACH group:
Group One: Identification Documents
- Drivers License or ID issued by a federal state, providence, country, territory, or municipal authority
- US or Canadian military ID Card
Group Two: Citizenship Documents
- US or Canadian birth certificate issued by a federal state, providence, country, territory, or municipal authority
- US Consular report of birth abroad
- US Certificate of Naturalization
- US Certificate of Citizenship
- US Citizen ID Card
- Canadian Citizenship Card
For children: A US and Canadian citizen children ages 18 and under will be expected to present a birth certificate issued by a federal state, providence, country, territory, or municipal authority
Ok - What if you are not a citizen?
1. US Lawful Permanent Resident
- Permanent Resident Card (I-551) or other valid evidence of lawful permanent residence is required
2. Mexican Citizens
- Mexican citizens including children must present a valid passport and a B-1/B-2 non immigrant visa OR a Border Crossing card
(if you want to know more go to cbp.org)
So that covers about all the possible situations, that is of course if your legal, of not: DO NOT GO NEAR THE BORDER. (Just some advice) But I thought it was really interesting. Plus living down here so close to the border its a good thing to know. You wouldn't want to get stuck in Mexico 9 hours while your friends have to drive back home to get the proper paper work :) Here is a picture of Mexican Security!
1 comment:
This will come in handy. My husband and I are either planning on taking a trip to Cabo or Turks & Caicos at the end of the year. Very useful information!!
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