border Mexico

[pirate44]

is anyone familiar with the new passport laws? i wanted to take my wife, son and my inlaws to Weslaco to visit my wife's grandmother. when we are down there i like going to nuevo progresso. but do we need passports to cross over or get back?

[JJ7997]

I am not 100% sure, but I believe a U.S. citizen should need only valid I.D. I am on the border right now, but the details of this latest legislation has not completely trickled down yet. I do think that they were pressing for passprts all the way around to happen eventually. I just think your good for now.

[LH Panther Mom]

I can ask rundoe, or maybe he'll get on and can answer. He regularly goes back & forth.

[centexgobbler]

All you need this year is a valid ID, as long as you are driving or walking across. If you are flying or on a boat you need a passport. Beginning next year, you will need a passport to re-enter the US from any foreign country.

[pirate44]

birth certificate and/or social security card for 3 year old son???

[JJ7997]

Originally posted by centexgobbler
All you need this year is a valid ID, as long as you are driving or walking across. If you are flying or on a boat you need a passport. Beginning next year, you will need a passport to re-enter the US from any foreign country.

So I guess I was right on. I'm glad, I didnt want to steer anyone wrong.

[Gsquared]

Originally posted by JJ7997
So I guess I was right on. I'm glad, I didnt want to steer anyone wrong.
You are correct, walking or driving, dont need a passport. Jan 23 of next year is when you will need one regardless

[Adidas410s]

Originally posted by Gsquared
You are correct, walking or driving, dont need a passport. Jan 23 of next year is when you will need one regardless

Make sure you keep a tight leash on yours on your future trips to Acuna ;)

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by pirate44
birth certificate and/or social security card for 3 year old son???

BC

[Funk-d-fied]

I believe on the new year it is now required to have a passport to go back and forth. Be careful in those border towns, not a good place to be visiting now a days.

[JasperDog94]

I'm not sure what you need to get into Mexico, but to get back all you need to do is find a hole in the fence or make sure that you know how to swim.

[mistanice]

Originally posted by JasperDog94
I'm not sure what you need to get into Mexico, but to get back all you need to do is find a hole in the fence or make sure that you know how to swim.

they wear floaties nowadays.

[JasperDog94]

Originally posted by mistanice
they wear floaties nowadays. Oh yeah. I forgot.:doh:

[mustang59]

I have a friend whose son is going to Mexico on a student mission trip this summer and they were told he would need a passport.

[pirate44]

looks like a change of plans. was gonna go visit the wife's grandmother and to the livestock show, but looks like itll be a san antonio zoo kinda weekend.

[Funk-d-fied]

That find a hole in the fence and swimming thing is not even the slight bit humerous.

[pirate44]

Originally posted by Funk-d-fied
That find a hole in the fence and swimming thing is not even the slight bit humerous.
no joke..im as white as the sun is hot. why would i need to sneak back?

[big daddy russ]

Originally posted by mustang59
I have a friend whose son is going to Mexico on a student mission trip this summer and they were told he would need a passport.
Maybe large groups driving across have different rules. I asked about it because I'm thinking about roadtripping down to the Pacific Coast this week and regular tourists driving across won't need one until next January.

[ASUFrisbeeStud]

We went to Acuna a few weeks ago and didn't need a passport but I asked la migra about it because I heard rumors you did but until January 1st you can still drive back and forth without. If you are flying then you have to have one and in 2008 you will anytime you leave the country.

[rundoe]

Originally posted by pirate44
is anyone familiar with the new passport laws? i wanted to take my wife, son and my inlaws to Weslaco to visit my wife's grandmother. when we are down there i like going to nuevo progresso. but do we need passports to cross over or get back?

You can drive or walk across with just your ID until next year. if you fly you need a passport. Progresso is safe. I go there about once a month.

[JasperDog94]

Originally posted by Funk-d-fied
That find a hole in the fence and swimming thing is not even the slight bit humerous. You're right. That fits in the "sad but true" column. But definitely not funny.:dispntd:

[stangGirl2007]

Glad pasports are not necessary yet. Looks like we can make our planned trip to mexico this week now.