Mexico to allow U.S. citizens entry without passport

Thu14Jun2007

Mexico to allow U.S. citizens entry without passport

20:26 H | Topics: Immigration - Mexico - Politics

The Mexican government announced yesterday that due to slow passport processing time here in the U.S., it has decided to allow U.S. citizens to enter Mexican territory without a passport, with the only requirement for entry being "any kind of I.D.", in a move to help accommodate travel to the country. Mexico's El Universal reports that the if an Mexican immigration authority attempts to ask for further documentation from an American citizen, they will be committing a crime.

Wow, casi casi the same as when Mexicans try to travel to the U.S.! In all seriousness, it's only fair to point out that Mexico has a lot to lose if in the summer months -- high travel season -- if it loses all of its American tourists.

Via / El Universal

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1. pcortega ~ Wednesday, Jul 25 2007 | 18:31H:

Mexico can do whatever it wants but US citizens should bring their passports anyway.

Mexico may let you enter Mexico w/o a US passport but the US will DEMAND TO SEE YOUR US PASSPORT WHEN RETURNING FROM MEXICO.

Bring your passport anyway or don't travel. Don't let Mexico lure you into getting in trouble with your (US) own gov't.

2. Jae ~ Monday, Feb 11 2008 | 17:59H:

i don't think that the procedures can be same, the situation for both countries is totally different, Mexico needs from the us tourists during summers and the US need from mexican illegal workers all year long.

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