Passport expiring -travel to mexico?
Jul 4, 2010, 9:58 pm
#1
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Passport expiring -travel to mexico?
Hi All,
trying to plan a family trip to Los Cabos, my wifes US passport expires the end of August, tried searching online but could not see, does Mexico have the six month rule?
P.S. she also has a Brazilian passport if she is flying from the US would she need a visa?
much appreciated
S
trying to plan a family trip to Los Cabos, my wifes US passport expires the end of August, tried searching online but could not see, does Mexico have the six month rule?
P.S. she also has a Brazilian passport if she is flying from the US would she need a visa?
much appreciated
S
Jul 6, 2010, 6:09 pm
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I would recomend that you renew the US passport before you go. It would save you a ton of problems. As for the Brazilian passport, I have read that a visa is needed but that there are some exceptions. Contact the Brazilian Embassy for more info. Please also know that your wife will have to leave and enter the US using her American PP even if she uses her Brazilian one to enter Mexico.
Jul 15, 2010, 10:07 am
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Hi All,
trying to plan a family trip to Los Cabos, my wifes US passport expires the end of August, tried searching online but could not see, does Mexico have the six month rule?
P.S. she also has a Brazilian passport if she is flying from the US would she need a visa?
much appreciated
S
trying to plan a family trip to Los Cabos, my wifes US passport expires the end of August, tried searching online but could not see, does Mexico have the six month rule?
P.S. she also has a Brazilian passport if she is flying from the US would she need a visa?
much appreciated
S
Brazilians are not on the list of countries that do not require a visa:
Si eres nacional de Alemania, Andorra, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bélgica, Bahamas, Bulgaria, Canadá, Chipre, Corea del Sur, Costa Rica, Dinamarca, Eslovaquia, Eslovenia, España, Estados Unidos de América, Estonia, Finlandia, Francia, Gran Bretaña, Grecia, Hungría, Hong Kong, Irlanda, Islandia, Israel, Italia, Japón, Letonia, Liechtenstein, Lituania, Luxemburgo, Malta, Mónaco, Noruega, Nueva Zelanda, Países Bajos, Panamá, Polonia, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Rumania, San Marino, Singapur, Suecia, Suiza, Uruguay y Venezuela, podrás internarte a México sin necesidad de visa, presentando tu pasaporte y la "Forma Migratoria de Turista, Transmigrante, Visitante persona de negocios o Visitante consejero", que puedes obtener en agencias de viaje, líneas aéreas o en el propio punto de internación a México..
Jul 15, 2010, 10:14 am
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The 6 month rule is not explicitly listed on the US Embassy in Mexico site as a requirement (see here). Ultimately, depends on the risks you are willing to take - as OpenJaw advised above, the safest route would be to renew first.
Brazilians are not on the list of countries that do not require a visa:
Brazilians are not on the list of countries that do not require a visa:
Greencard Holders don't need visas when traveling to Mexico.
Visa required, except for A stay of max. 180 days:
- for alien permanent residents of the U.S.A. holding proof
of residence;
- for alien permanent residents of the U.S.A. holding proof
of residence;
Aug 21, 2010, 6:29 pm
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Timatic says
"If you are traveling anywhere overseas, even to Canada, the Caribbean or Mexico, you now need a passport to board an international flight and to enter any country. In general your passport must be valid for at least six months after the date you enter a foreign country."
And
/ 22AUG10 / 0127 UTC
National U.S.A. (US) /Destination Mexico (MX)
Mexico (MX)
Passport required.
- Passport and/or passport replacing documents must be valid
on arrival.
- Warning: if departing from the USA (regardless of any
destination passport exemptions), a valid passport and/or
accepted departure document (TIRULES/R9) is required by
the US immigration authorities.
Passport Exemptions:
- Holders of a US Passport Card, provided arriving
from/departing to a country other than the USA..
Visa required, except for A stay of max. 180 days:
- for nationals of U.S.A.;
Minors:
- Minors under 14 years of age, when travelling alone, should
be met by an adult.
Additional Information:
- Visitor must hold a FMM form issued to each passenger free
of charge by airlines, travel agencies or on arrival.
Warning:
- Non-compliance with entry regulations will result in fines
for carrier, For details, click here
CHECK TINEWS/N1 - UNITED KINGDOM: CHILD VISIT VISA
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22 August 2010"
You can easily access Timatic Web via Delta Airlines' site here.
"If you are traveling anywhere overseas, even to Canada, the Caribbean or Mexico, you now need a passport to board an international flight and to enter any country. In general your passport must be valid for at least six months after the date you enter a foreign country."
And
/ 22AUG10 / 0127 UTC
National U.S.A. (US) /Destination Mexico (MX)
Mexico (MX)
Passport required.
- Passport and/or passport replacing documents must be valid
on arrival.
- Warning: if departing from the USA (regardless of any
destination passport exemptions), a valid passport and/or
accepted departure document (TIRULES/R9) is required by
the US immigration authorities.
Passport Exemptions:
- Holders of a US Passport Card, provided arriving
from/departing to a country other than the USA..
Visa required, except for A stay of max. 180 days:
- for nationals of U.S.A.;
Minors:
- Minors under 14 years of age, when travelling alone, should
be met by an adult.
Additional Information:
- Visitor must hold a FMM form issued to each passenger free
of charge by airlines, travel agencies or on arrival.
Warning:
- Non-compliance with entry regulations will result in fines
for carrier, For details, click here
CHECK TINEWS/N1 - UNITED KINGDOM: CHILD VISIT VISA
Timaticweb Version 1.3
22 August 2010"
You can easily access Timatic Web via Delta Airlines' site here.
Aug 25, 2010, 12:56 pm
#6
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The OP does not mention whether his wife is a Green card holder. However, it's highly unlikely that she has a valid I-551 since she's a US citizen
