Can you fly with passport card in Mexico?


Can you fly with passport card in Mexico? U.S. citizens traveling to Mexico by air are required to present a valid U.S. passport. A passport card is not sufficient for air travel and is generally only valid for land or sea travel between the United States and Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, and Bermuda.


Does Mexico have any travel requirements?

COVID-19 in Mexico Unlike other warm-weather destinations like Hawaii and the Caribbean, Mexico does not require travelers to present negative COVID-19 test results to enter the country. Additionally, much of the country has reopened to visitors.


What can I use to travel to Mexico without a passport?

Instead, they can use other WHTI-compliant documents like their passport cards, green cards, and trusted traveler cards. The documents used should show your proof of identification and U.S. citizenship. So, if you are unsure about what documents to present, you should check with Mexican authorities before traveling.


Does Mexico require a 6 month passport rule?

Mexico's passport validity rules are fairly lenient, especially when compared to other countries. Unlike in Europe, where U.S. travelers must have at least six months of validity remaining on their passport when they visit, there has been no Mexico six-month passport rule in recent years.


Can you use a passport card instead of a passport to go to Mexico?

Passport cards, however, are only accepted for land and sea travel between the U.S. and Mexico. Air travel to Mexico still requires a passport book.


Can you fly with an expired passport?

You can usually board a flight with a federal or state-issued ID. However, if the photo ID is your expired passport, you can still bring it along. But you will need to back up your identity with other documents, leaving you at the mercy of the TSA.


How can I fly internationally without a passport?

Boarding domestic flights is possible if you have a state-issued ID. But can you fly without a passport outside the U.S. and its territories? The answer is no. International air travel standards require all flight passengers to have valid passports regardless of age.


What countries accept passport card?

The U.S. passport card may only be used for international travel by land or sea between the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda.


What documents do I need to travel to Cancun Mexico?

Travelers need the following documents:
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
  • FMM Mexico Tourist Card (if arriving by land)
  • Visa for Mexico (when applicable)
  • Return flight ticket.
  • Documentation proving the purpose of the visit (such as hotel reservation)
  • Proof of sufficient funds.


Can I go to Cancun with just my ID?

If flying to Cancun (or any Mexican airport), both adults and children must travel with a passport book (not just the passport card or other form of government identification).


What documents do I need to fly within Mexico?

Flights within Mexico
  • Mexicans must present a valid photo ID: ¦ IFE/INE* ¦ Passport. ¦ Professional license. ¦ IMSS or ISSSTE card. ...
  • Foreigners must present a valid photo ID: ¦ Passport. ¦ Residency. ¦ Another official photo ID.
  • Minors may present any of the following: ¦ Birth certificate. ¦ Passport. Flights to Mexico.