What travel documentation is required?

• For citizens of Canada and the United States, a Passport or Government issued original Birth Certificate and state issued photo identification (like a driver's license) are required for entrance into Mexico. Do not laminate the above documents. Since September 11, a Passport is very much preferred. • Your identification pieces must exactly match your airline ticket. If you have changed your name due to marriage, you must bring a valid marriage certificate. • Photocopies and hospital certificates are not valid; native or band status cards may work but are not universally acceptable. If neither is available, you can make a sworn statement of citizenship witnessed by a notary public. • Showing proof of citizenship entitles you to a Tourist Card which will be issued to you with your airline ticket or on the plane. This card must be filled in and then stamped by authorities at the airport. It must be returned to them upon leaving the country. • You will be traveling here legally as ...  more