Passport Regulations 2010
Posted on : Mar-20-2010 | By : Barbie | In : Cruise, Passport, Regulations and Rules, The Border, Travel Abroad, Visas & Passports
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Due to Mexico’s increased security at border crossings, new Federal regulations now require U.S. and Canadian visitors to present passports when entering Mexico by land, sea or air.
Exceptions:
1. Cruise passengers debarking at Ensenada.
2. If you are a cruise ship passenger.
3. Visitors to border regions planning to remain in Mexico less than 72 hours.
(not 72 hours and 5 minutes – 72 hours…period.)
Border area is defined – usually – as 20 kilometers, 12 ½ miles from the border. Authorities are claiming that the area extends as far as Ensenada – but, my husband, Dick, and I would never attempt to travel that far into Mexico without our U.S. passport… just in case.
Entering Mexico from the United States
If you are traveling beyond that point (what is considered the border area) or are remaining for more than 72 hours, you are required to present a passport and obtain a tourist card, or FM-T, which are available at the border and at Mexican consulates.
