Can a child travel from Mexico to US with a birth certificate?


Can a child travel from Mexico to US with a birth certificate? Children (under age 16) of U.S. citizens arriving by land or sea from Canada or Mexico may present their original or a copy of their birth certificate, a Certificate of Naturalization, or a Consular Report of Birth Abroad.


Can I take my daughter to Mexico without a passport?

Regardless of age, all children need a valid passport for air travel to another country. The application process for children under the age of 16 needs to be completed in person.


Can children cross the US border with just a birth certificate?

U.S. citizens under age 16 may present a birth certificate or alternative proof of citizenship when entering by land or sea. All travelers must have a passport book for international air travel. Please note that hospital-issued birth certificates, voter registration cards, and affidavits cannot be used.


Do I need a consent letter to travel with my child to Mexico?

If the child is traveling with only one of their custodial parents, they must have a letter of consent, preferably in English and notarized, from the other parent or signed by both parents.


What documents do you need to enter the US from Mexico?

Travel by air Mexican nationals are required to present a valid passport and visa or a valid passport and BCC when traveling to the United States by air.


Can you use a birth certificate instead of a passport for Mexico?

Birth certificates are only acceptable as forms of identification for minors traveling to Mexico by road or closed-loop cruises.


Can I travel with my child without their passport within the US?

Typically, minors under the age of 18 do not have to present identification for domestic U.S. travel. Airlines will accept identification from the responsible adult on behalf of the minor(s). For international travel, minors under the age of 18 must present the same travel documents as the adult.


Can I use my real ID to come back from Mexico?

No. REAL ID cards cannot be used for border crossings into Canada, Mexico or other international travel.


Do you need a passport to go to Mexico or birth certificate?

Do you need a passport to enter Mexico? Yes, Americans need a passport (or appropriate alternative travel document) to visit Mexico. In the past, visiting Mexico with just a driver's license or birth certificate was possible.


Can a US citizen go to Mexico without a passport?

Yes, Americans need a passport (or appropriate alternative travel document) to visit Mexico. In the past, visiting Mexico with just a driver's license or birth certificate was possible.


Can a child travel without a passport?

International Travel. Regardless of age, all children need a valid passport for air travel to another country. The application process for children under the age of 16 needs to be completed in person.


What documents do I need to leave Mexico?

Temporary and Permanent Visa holders leaving Mexico
They will require your passport and your resident card. Once you have received your form, you may proceed to the airline desk. Upon reentry to Mexico watch the officer to be sure they do not mark you as a tourist and only give you 180 days.