U.S. Citizen Passport Requirements
after June 1, 2009

The Mexican government does not require a passport, just picture identification, like a driver's license to enter.

June 1, 2009, the U.S. government, through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency is requiring a passport for a U.S. citizen to reenter the USA. Actually, they can't keep a U.S. Citizen out, but it can be a hassle for you to prove you are a U.S. citizen.

Please see the link to the U.S. government website, for information on the various types of passports and travel documents accepted by Customs, below.

Update, May 29, 2009, AZ Daily Star

"We understand that we are going to have pockets of people, that for whatever reason, didn't get the message or chose to wait to the last minute to get the documents," said Thomas Winkowski, assistant commissioner with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. "We will still welcome our doors, be a welcoming nation."

See full story by Brady McCombs
Go To: AZStarnet.com
--------------------

If you need to go to Mexico immediately, you can go to the US Post Office and apply for a U.S. passport card ($45) and use your receipt and driver's license until you get your card.
Also see Story Above