What documents do I need to get in and out of Mexico?


What documents do I need to get in and out of Mexico? U.S. citizens must present a valid U.S. passport book or card, in addition to an entry permit (Forma Migratoria Multiple or FMM) issued by Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM). Travelers should be sure to enter Mexico with valid proof of automobile registration, even if remaining in the border zone.


What do you need to enter and exit Mexico?

U.S. citizens must present a valid U.S. passport book or card, in addition to an entry permit (Forma Migratoria Multiple or FMM) issued by Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM). Travelers should be sure to enter Mexico with valid proof of automobile registration, even if remaining in the border zone.


Can you enter and exit Mexico with a birth certificate?

Traveling with Children to Mexico Children under the age of 16 traveling to and from Mexico by land or by sea can use their birth certificates, certificates of citizenship, or naturalization certificates to re-enter the country.


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.


What do I need to cross the border from Mexico to USA?

All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options - see the Traveling with Children section.


Can I enter the US with my birth certificate?

U.S. citizen children under the age of 16 (or under 19, if traveling with a school, religious, or other youth group) must present a valid passport, birth certificate or other proof of citizenship. The birth certificate can be original, a photocopy, or a certified copy.


Is there an exit fee to leave Mexico?

All foreign passengers who are departing from Mexico through any airport or seaport must pay the Exit Tax for Mexico. This fee is applicable regardless of age or nationality.


What do you need to cross the US border?

Documents You Will Need
All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options - see the Traveling with Children section.