| Because of its fantastic culture, food, beaches, and | | | | for a passport card is cheaper than the passport |
| its proximity to the United States, Mexico is one of | | | | book. But on the down side, you can only use this |
| the most popular foreign destinations among | | | | card when traveling to WHTI destinations by sea or |
| Americans. If you're into pre-Hispanic civilizations such | | | | land. |
| as the Olmec and the Maya, Mexican cuisine, and | | | | You can also apply for both passports and let them |
| Acapulco and Cancun, then it's no surprise you're | | | | complement each other depending on the type of |
| reading this article. Let us show you everything you | | | | travel you're going to make. Use your card for land |
| need to go to Mexico, including information on what | | | | or sea travel to WHTI territories, while using your |
| the passport requirements are when traveling to our | | | | book for air travel. If you can, apply for both |
| Southern neighbor. | | | | passports at the same time to get a huge discount in |
| Because Mexico is a part of the Western Hemisphere | | | | your application fees. |
| Travel Initiative (WHTI), you can travel to this | | | | Although Mexico is part of the WHTI, you need to |
| destination by presenting US documents that are | | | | check if you can use other types of documents that |
| accepted for your visit. Some of the documents you | | | | prove your identity and citizenship. Such documents |
| may use include your passport book and passport | | | | include your birth certificate and your State-issued |
| card. These documents help establish proof of your | | | | enhanced driver's license. Make sure you ask the |
| identity and citizenship. | | | | Mexican Embassy about this before you travel to |
| But what's the difference between the two types of | | | | keep you free from hassle and delays on your way |
| passports? You are probably familiar now with the | | | | there. |
| passport book. It's the conventional booklet that is | | | | Keep in mind that there are certain additional |
| used to travel to the foreign destinations that need | | | | passport requirements for minors and business people |
| one. One benefit of a passport book is that you'll | | | | traveling to Mexico. Minors have to bring a notarized |
| have greater flexibility when traveling because you | | | | copy of the parental consent. This document should |
| can travel anywhere with your passport. Use of this | | | | also include the child's travel details including the |
| document is mandatory for all international air travel, | | | | airlines he/she will be taking, as well as the minor's |
| even to WHTI destinations. | | | | travel schedule. Filling in Form FM-N is required of |
| Meanwhile, the passport card provides you with | | | | business people to authorize them to conduct |
| several benefits over the passport book. For one, it | | | | business in the country. If you have more questions |
| easily fits into your wallet, making it easier to keep | | | | regarding the requirements of the two, check with |
| than the passport book that's bulky. Also, applying | | | | the Mexican Embassy. |