Question: I'm Canadian - do I need a passport to travel to Mexico?
The U.S. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative is phasing in passport requirements for travel between the U.S., Canada and Mexico. How does this affect Canadians planning to travel to Mexico?
Answer: It's not an official requirement for Canadian citizens to present a passport for entry into Mexico at the moment, but you will need one if you're traveling through the United States. If you have a direct flight from Canada to Mexico, you don't need a passport, it is sufficient to show proof of identity and citizenship (for example with a birth certificate and driver's license).
Keep in mind, however, that a passport is the best form of international identification and having one can help prevent hassles! This from Passport Canada's Web Site:
Although the Government of Canada recommends that Canadians travelling to any destination outside of Canada carry a valid passport, it is not mandatory to do so for travel to Mexico.
Find out how to get a passport.
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