I lost my passport. Can I use my ID or my driver's licence to fly from USA to Mexico?
I was checking everything because tomorrow I have to fly to Mexico at 2:00 PM and I have to be at the airport by 11:00 AM, but I didn't find my passport. Can I use my ID or my licence? I'm an American citizen flying from Chicago O'Hare.
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According to Timatic (I used the Sky Team interface), the following applies:
Driving License issued by United States of America to a national of United States of America is not listed as an accepted document by Mexico. Please check the document details have been entered correctly.
And:
Document of Identity issued by United States of America to a national of United States of America is not listed as an accepted document by Mexico. Please check the document details have been entered correctly.
And:
Official Photo Identification issued by United States of America to a national of United States of America is not listed as an accepted document by Mexico. Please check the document details have been entered correctly.
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What kind of ID can I use to get on the airlines without a passport?
In short, you can fly to all 50 U.S. states and territories without a passport. Just make sure to carry either your driver's license or a state-issued ID. To avoid frustrations in the future, ensure your driver's license and other ID are REAL-ID compliant before May 2023.Can you fly within Mexico without a passport?
Traveling within Mexico or abroadYou must present an official ID to board your flight and go through airport security.Can I use my ID instead of a passport?
Does a REAL ID Replace a Passport? The short answer: no. You'll need a REAL ID at minimum for domestic travel come October 2021, and your passport can work in place of a REAL ID for domestic travel\u2014but a valid passport will still be required for international travel.What happens if you lose your passport in Mexico?
Contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for assistance. Contact information for U.S. embassies and consulates is also available in our country information pages. Ask to speak to the Consular Section to report your passport lost or stolen.I Lost My ID, Wallet \u0026 Passport #idiot - Dinner Conversations
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I should note that every US airport I've been to in the last few years (where the airplane is departing for another country) has people showing their passport to board the aircraft (might vary by airline but unlikely). They probably won't even let you on the plane in O'Hare without the passport.
This doesn't qualify as a life or death emergency, but calling your local bureau and explaining the situation might yield you some sort of option that would still allow you to travel.
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