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U.S. Department of State Requirements for Tourists Re-
Entering the United States
As a result of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
(WHTI), travelers who enter the U.S. must have a
standardized form of identification to show the traveler's
identity and citizenship.
Traveling by Air
Tourists traveling to Mexico by air must have a current U.S.
passport to re-enter the U.S. Also, Canadian citizens entering
the U.S. from Mexico must also have a valid Canadian
passport.
For more information about getting a US passport, click here.
Traveling by Land or Sea
After the summer of 2009, all tourists entering Mexico by land
or sea will need to present a US passport or other valid WHTI
travel document to enter the United States.
Until then, adult travelers must have a government-issued
photo ID, such as a driver's license, and a document that
demonstrates citizenship, such as an original or certified copy
of a birth certificate, a U.S. passport card, or another accepted
WHTI form of identification.
U.S. Passport Card
Also referred to as the "pass card," the new U.S. passport card
is available for issue to U.S. citizens, and may be used as a
valid travel document for individuals returning to the U.S. by
land or sea. The passport card may not be used for
international air travel. Click here for more information about
the passport card.
Additional WHTI Forms of Citizenship and Identification
Entering the United States
As a result of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
(WHTI), travelers who enter the U.S. must have a
standardized form of identification to show the traveler's
identity and citizenship.
Traveling by Air
Tourists traveling to Mexico by air must have a current U.S.
passport to re-enter the U.S. Also, Canadian citizens entering
the U.S. from Mexico must also have a valid Canadian
passport.
For more information about getting a US passport, click here.
Traveling by Land or Sea
After the summer of 2009, all tourists entering Mexico by land
or sea will need to present a US passport or other valid WHTI
travel document to enter the United States.
Until then, adult travelers must have a government-issued
photo ID, such as a driver's license, and a document that
demonstrates citizenship, such as an original or certified copy
of a birth certificate, a U.S. passport card, or another accepted
WHTI form of identification.
U.S. Passport Card
Also referred to as the "pass card," the new U.S. passport card
is available for issue to U.S. citizens, and may be used as a
valid travel document for individuals returning to the U.S. by
land or sea. The passport card may not be used for
international air travel. Click here for more information about
the passport card.
Additional WHTI Forms of Citizenship and Identification
- Trusted Traveler Cards (NEXUS, SENTRI, or FAST)
- State Issued Enhanced Driver’s License (when available)
- Enhanced Tribal Cards (when available)
- U.S. Military Identification with Military Travel Orders
- U.S. Merchant Mariner Document when traveling in
conjunction with official maritime business - Native American Tribal Photo Identification Card
- Form I-872 American Indian Card
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