All U.S. visitors to Mexico are required to carry proof of citizenship, such as a valid passport or certified birth certificate. If you are a US citizen you may enter Mexico with a notarized copy of your birth certificate. It is strongly advised, however, to enter with a valid passport since this is the usual method of entry. You will receive a tourist visa on the airplane which you will need to fill out before going through customs.

This depends on which country in which your visit originates. If you are from the U.S. or Canada, you will need your passport or notarized birth certificate with state issued ID. You will also need a tourist card unless you are traveling for less than 72 hours within the border zone (usually no further than 20 miles south of the U.S. border except in Baja California and Sonora which have extended their zones).

Beginning January 23, 2007, passports will be required for returning to the US by air. The State Department travel Web site, www.travel.state.gov, has information on the new requirements and where to apply or renew a passport. You can also call the U.S. National Passport Information Center at (877) 487-2778.

No, a passport is not needed, but will be accepted. If you do not have a passport, you will be required to show an original birth certificate with a legal photo ID plus the Tourist Card that will either be issued with your airline tickets, or by the airline upon your departure to Cancun. For minors traveling alone or with an adult, they must have the above IDs.

Yes! As of January 2007, all United States citizens are required to have a valid passport for travel outside of the United States.

No. These territories are a part of the United States. U.S. citizens returning directly from a U.S. territory are not considered to have left the U.S. territory and do not need to present a passport. U.S. territories include the following: Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Swains Island and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Each person must be in possession of “Proof of U.S. citizenship.” Proof of U.S. citizenship can be either a valid U.S. passport or a certified copy of your birth certificate (photocopies are not accepted). If you are not a U.S. citizen, please check with the Mexican Consulate to find out what documents you will need.

of December 31, 2006 the U.S. State Department will require every U.S. citizen to possess a valid passport to travel by air or sea to Mexico and Canada. As of December 31, 2007 those crossing the borders by land will also need to have a passport. Birth certificates and a form of identification will no longer be allowed. Note: Because of the recent tightened security, Last Minute Passports recommends possessing a passport (especially when traveling by air or sea).

of January, 2007 rules have changed and passports are now required for anyone traveling by air between Canada and the US. A birth certificate & drivers license are still acceptable alternatives for land and sea border crossings for 2007. Please see our Passport Information page for more details.

But if you are bringing ATVs, Jetskis, boats, or other recreational vehicles, be sure to have the ownership documents.

Yes, you do need a valid passport to enter Costa Rica. US Citizens can obtain information about applying for a passport on the US Postal Service website.

Yes. Beginning January 1, 2003, foreign visitors must have a current passport to enter the Republic of Costa Rica. Tourists are welcome to stay here for up to three months-plenty of time for you to visit Oro Verde!

You will need a valid passport and possibly a visa, or, if you are from the US, UK, Canada or any of the other Commonwealth countries an original birth certificate / proof of citizenship with current picture identification is sufficient. Please note that you are also required to have a return or ongoing ticket.

Passports are required. Entry visas for Fiji are automatically granted on arrival for a stay of 4 months to most Nationals. These include: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Finland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and USA. Other Nationals must apply for a visa before departure at their nearest Fiji Embassy.

All visitors to India must carry a passport. An India tourist visa has a validity of 6 months to 10 years. This is a multiple entry visa. Each entry has a limited duration of 6 months. The fee for the India tourist visa depends on the length of validity. The fees are $60 for up to 6 months, $85 for 6 months to 1 year and $150 for more than 1 year to 10 years.

A valid passport is required for all people wishing to travel to and enter Australia. Everyone, except holders of Australian and New Zealand passports, require a visa to enter Australia. New Zealand passport holders apply for a visa upon arrival in Australia. All other passport holders must hold a visa before travelling to Australia.

Every visitor to French Polynesia must have: a valid passport, a return airline ticket to their resident country or to at least two more continuing destinations and sufficient funds to cover their planned stay. For stays of up to one month, there are no visa requirements for citizens of the U.S., Canada, or Mexico. A foreigner with a residence card for the U.S. is not exempt from the above requirements and should consult the French Consulate based in the U.S. for information.

Different countries may have different travel document requirements. It is best to check with the country you are visiting to determine the appropriate travel document requirements (for instance, whether you need a passport and/or visa). You can find out more by referring to the State Department website at http://travel.state.gov. Yes. Under this final rule, Mexican citizens, just like U.S., Canadian and Bermudan citizens, will be required to present a passport for air travel.

EVERYONE who travels in Mexico must have a valid visa in their possession. If you are flying from the states, you will be issued a visa at your first Mexican stop. If you are crossing the border on foot, be sure to stop by Immigration and have one issued. You can also apply for a visa at your local Mexican Consulate before you arrive. In the past, American citizens have been able to travel in Mexico without a passport but, in this post 9-11 world, that is no longer possible.

While this information is constantly changing, currently in 2007 you may enter Mexico by land with a certified birth certificate along with a valid government issued picture ID (drivers license, state I.D. or military I.D.). As of January 1st, 2008, a passport WILL BE REQUIRED for land, air and sea entrance to Mexico.

We strongly advise all Americans traveling to Mexico to do so with a passport. In addition to providing conclusive proof of citizenship and identity, having a passport will facilitate bank and credit card transactions. You can find the location of the nearest Passport Agency on the web.

If you are a U.S. citizen you need a passport but not a visa to enter Mexico for up to 90 days. If you are from outside of the U.S. and you enter the U.S. on a 90 day tourist visa waiver, remember that your time in Mexico counts as time in the U.S. (in case you pass through the U.S. on your way to Mexico).

You will probably require both. In the past, a passport was not required for US citizens crossing into Mexico, but this situation is changing. If you're from the United States and are considering a Guitar Vacation Retreat, please check the State Department website for the current requirements for travel documents.

U.S. and Canadian Citizens need a current passport or an original/or certified (raised state seal) copy of your birth certificate; plus photo identification (like a driver's license). If you do not have a certified copy of your birth certificate, you can apply to the State Department of Vital Statistics from the state you were born. Non-U.S. Citizens who are residing in the United States are required to travel with their Alien Registration Card (Green Card) and valid passports. Non-U.S.