Passports
We make traveling to Dr. Kuri’s office at Hospital Angeles in Mexico and back to the US, easy – all you have to do is have the necessary identification to cross the US/Mexico Border. Below is a summary of all the details you need to know. If at any time you have a question, or require help, simply call your Patient Facilitator – her job is to help you with every detail along your journey! You may contact her by calling our Main Office at 1-888-223-4046.
Below are the current US Government requirements for traveling back and forth between Mexico and the United States. Please note: New changes are effective June 1, 2009. No Exceptions will be allowed!
Prior to June 1, 2009:
All U.S. citizens must show proof of identity and proof of U.S. citizenship when entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the countries of the Caribbean by land or sea.
Acceptable documents include: U.S. Passport Book, U.S. Passport Card, or other document approved by the Department of Homeland Security.
U.S. citizens who do not have a single document verifying identity and citizenship must present both an identification and citizenship document; for example, a driver’s license and a copy of a birth certificate or naturalization certificate.
Starting June 1, 2009:
On June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or other travel document approved by the Department of Homeland Security.
CHILDREN: U.S. citizen children under the age of 16 will be able to present the original or copy of their birth certificate, or other proof of U.S. citizenship such as a naturalization certificate or citizenship card.
Getting Your Passport is Easy!
Read below to find out how to get your Passport, or simply click on this link.
Once you click on the link, you must decide if you need to apply in person, or if you can submit a renewal through the mail. Click on the appropriate link and follow the instructions. Below is further information to help explain what you will need to do. Remember, we are here to help. Please contact your Patient Facilitator if any questions arise.
Figure Out if You Can Apply in Person or By Mail:
You must apply in person if:
- You are applying for your first U.S. passport, or
- You are under age 16, or
- Your previous U.S. passport was issued when you were under age 16, or
- Your previous U.S. passport was lost, stolen, or damaged, or
- Your previous U.S. passport was issued more than 15 years ago, or
- Your name has changed since your U.S. passport was issued and you are unable to legally document your name change
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To renew your passport and apply by mail, your passport must meet these requirements:
- Is undamaged and can be submitted with your application
- Was issued when you were age 16 or older
- Was issued within the last 15 years
- Was issued in your current name or you can legally document your name change
- If it does not meet these requirements then you need to renew it in person
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When applying for a U.S. passport in person, evidence of U.S. citizenship must be submitted with Form DS-11. All documentation submitted as citizenship evidence will be returned to you. These documents will be delivered with your newly issued U.S. passport or in a separate mailing. Accepted forms of U.S. citizenship are:
- Previously issued, undamaged U.S. passport
- Naturalization Certificate
- Valid Driver's License
- Current Government ID (city, state or federal)
- Current Military ID (military and dependents)
Find the Nearest Passport Location:
Over the last year, many United States Post Offices now issue passports. Visit your local USPS office, or search online for the nearest passport location.
Click on the link below, to search for the closest UPSP office that processes Passports in your area.
http://www.usps.com/passport/
You have Options – Passport or Passport Card? Decide what works best for you!
The Passport
- Term: Good for 10 years
- Initial Cost: $100.00
- Renewal Fee: $75.00
- Allows for: International travel by land, sea, or air
- Physical Size: 5” X 3 ½”
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The Passport Card
- Term: Good for 10 years
- Initial Cost: $85.00
- Renewal Fee: $20.00
- Allows for: International travel by land and sea ONLY
- Physical Size: Wallet size
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Get Your Passport Quick and on Time:
To guarantee you receive your Passport on time, please start your process as soon as possible. Here are the estimated processing times:
In person: Please allow approximately 1 month for your routine application to be processed and an additional week for delivery
By Mail: Please allow up to 3 weeks processing time and an additional week for delivery
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Important Passport Facts:
A Passport is required to travel to and from Mexico and the United States starting June 1, 2009.
Many United States Post Offices now process passports. Visit your local USPS office, or search online for the nearest passport location in your area.
Allow approximately 1 month for your routine application to be processed and about a week for delivery.
1st time passports MUST be submitted in person.
Renewing a passport can be done though mail.
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