I'm an American citizen who wishes to fly from Tijuana to Guadalajara. Can I actually complete this flight solely with a U.S. Passport Card?
A few years ago, I travelled with my father from Tijuana to Guadalajara after using the CBX to get into Mexico from San Diego. At that point, I only had a U.S. passport card and NO passport book, and they allowed us to fly within Mexico with no hiccups. People close to me claim that I need a passport book since I am technically a foreigner flying domestically in Mexico, and I haven't found much information online stating that a U.S. passport card will suffice to fly within Mexico. Anywho, my cousins and I have travelled from Tijuana to other parts of Mexico with only a U.S. passport card for years, and basically I'm wondering if this is allowed or if we've been extremely lucky. I'm only an American citizen for more context.
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Just an anecdotal evidence: as a French citizen and US lawful permanent resident, I was able to board a plane from TIJ to MEX airport with my US driving license only. No questions asked, I didn't have to convince anyone, everybody seems fine with it. Therefore I'm guessing a U.S. passport card is ok too (preferably to be confirmed with someone else).
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Can I fly within Mexico with a US passport?
U.S. citizens must present a valid U.S. passport book or card, in addition to an entry permit (Forma Migratoria Multiple or FMM) issued by Instituto Nacional de Migraci\xf3n (INM).Can I fly to Mexico with a passport card?
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) accepts the passport card as ID for domestic flights. Use the passport card when entering the United States at land-border crossings and sea ports-of-entry from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. Do not use it for international air travel.What documents does a US citizen need to fly within Mexico?
Traveling within Mexico- Passport;
- Voter ID;
- Driver's license;
- Professional identification; or,
- Consular registration certificate.
Do I need a passport to travel from TJ?
If you're flying back into the United States from Tijuana, you will need a passport. You will have to go through customs and immigration in the US, and they will not let you in without proper documentation.Kendrick Lamar - i (Official Video)
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No, the passport card may only be used in the border zone.
Instituto Nacional de Migración - Forma Migratoria Múltiple
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The applicant is aware that the card passport (Tarjeta Pasaporte) can only be used in the border crossings by land and for visiting the border zone; it might [may] not be used to travel to the territory of the Mexican Republic or used for international air trips.
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