I took this information below directly from the US Passport site. You do not need a passport in 2007 for border crossings by vehicle. The information being given to some of our members by the company where they are getting treatment is not correct. I cannot emphasize enough to always check information out for yourself and not rely on others for such things as hotel requests, passport info, etc. I know everyone is excited to go and get feeling better, but it is also important to not just accept everything we are told. Jeannine and I found this out on many different occasions. I would urge anyone who wishes to read more about passport requirements to visit the site I mentioned and read it for yourself. Call if you think you need to verify it. This does not mean that you don't need proof of citizenship to go to Mexico, you just don't need the passport for a border crossing. For air travel, the information given by the company where you are going appears to be correct. You will be in a medical van however and even though the driver may speed a little, it is far from air travel. Hope this helps.
Do I need a passport to go on a cruise or to travel by vehicle across the land border to Canada or Mexico?
No, but it is recommended that U.S. citizens carry and present government-issued identification when requested. Although not currently required to present a document, U.S. citizens arriving by land and sea must still establish to the satisfaction of the inspecting officer that they are U.S. citizens.
As early as January 2008, the Departments of Homeland Security and State will begin to implement WHTI at land and sea ports of entry. A Notice of Proposed Rule Making outlining a phased implementation is expected to be published in the Federal Register within the next two weeks.
Do I need a passport to go on a cruise or to travel by vehicle across the land border to Canada or Mexico?
No, but it is recommended that U.S. citizens carry and present government-issued identification when requested. Although not currently required to present a document, U.S. citizens arriving by land and sea must still establish to the satisfaction of the inspecting officer that they are U.S. citizens.
As early as January 2008, the Departments of Homeland Security and State will begin to implement WHTI at land and sea ports of entry. A Notice of Proposed Rule Making outlining a phased implementation is expected to be published in the Federal Register within the next two weeks.