CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES
TIJUANA MEXICO

The Consulate General of the United States in Tijuana
welcome s you. In this section you will find general
information of your interest during your stay in Baja
California. If you have questions or need some advice
please do not hesitate to contact us.
e-mail: usconsulatetijuana@state.gov
http://tijuana.usconsulate.gov
In case of an emergency involving U.S. Citizens contact
the Consulate General duty officer at: 001 (619) 692-2154

Do you have a child who is a U.S. citizen
traveling to Mexico by air, who has applied
for a passport but have not received it yet?

Children 16 and under traveling with a parent or legal guardian will be required to present the proof of passport application status from the Department of State (DOS) for departure from the United States as well as re-entry to the United States. Acceptable confirmation of a passport application may be found at the Department of State’s website at http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/status/status_2567.html.

Children 16 and under traveling alone should carry a copy of their birth certificate, baptismal record or a hospital record of birth in the United States as well as the proof of passport application status from the Department of State (DOS) for departure from the United States as well as re-entry to the United States. Acceptable confirmation of a passport application may be found at the Department of State’s website at http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/status/status_2567.html.

Children older than 16 and traveling alone are required to have a government-issued photo ID in addition to the proof of passport application status. Acceptable confirmation of a passport application may be found at the Department of State’s website at http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/status/status_2567.html