SDRonni
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Passport question
My brother is coming to visit with his 5-yr-old daughter. We usually take them to Baja. Her passport has expired and he doesn't have the time to get
a new one in time for their visit. Will he have trouble getting her back into the US if he has her birth certificate? Does he also need a certified
letter from his ex-wife granting him permission? They live in North Carolina. She will be one disappointed little girl if she doesn't get to go to
Mexico this year......
Thanks!
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DENNIS
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No problem. Birth Cert is a good idea. Bring the expired passport as well.
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mulegejim
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I'd get the letter also.
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Bob and Susan
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he should go to the post office and renew the passport
copy the old one before he gives it up
bring the renewal paperwork with him that shows he renewed
once its in the system it will show on the USA imm computer
remember you are taking a minor into another country with different rules
protect the child
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sancho
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| Quote: | Originally posted by SDRonni
Does he also need a certified letter from his ex-wife granting him permission? |
Personally I would not be concerned in the LEAST with ANY of the items you mentioned, Passport, Custody Letter, etc.,
coming back to the US without a Passport is not a
problem in any way, roughly 70% of crossers coming
back have the REQUIRED documents, you will have no
problem, if you are overly concerned, get the Notarized
letter
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grace59
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In April we brought our son, his wife, her son (4) and their 1 year old son. The 4 year olds estranged father would not give permission for him to get
his passport...so even though 3 of them had a passport and the 4 year old only his birth certificate there was not problem....at that point you are
bring the child BACK to the US!!
Whenever I hear that rainy, chill wind blow. I think it may be time to head for Mexico. Tengo que obedecer mi corazon!
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Frain Bart
[Edited on 6-30-2013 by DavidE]
A Lot To See And A Lot To Do
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DENNIS
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Well....the kid has an expired passport. Isn't that worth something?
It's not like they're taking him to Russia. They're just going home.
How could anyone get anything devious out of that?
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I crossed at Tacate in April without my Passport because I forgot it no problem with driver lic the my friend had an expired passport and the officer
said no problem.
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Bob and Susan
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the child is 5 years old...
it's up to the parent to "protect" the child
when its 18...that would be different
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SDRonni
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Thank you all for your comments!
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Paulina
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http://gomexico.about.com/od/entryrequirements/qt/parent_aut...
Just as an FYI, legally if a child is traveling out of the country with only one parent, it is necessary to have documentation from the absent parent
stating that the child is authorized to travel into Mexico. There are exceptions to this rule, which are found on the site above. Not knowing the
circumstances of this family, if there is anything sticky going on regarding custody, it's best to have your ducks in a row.
P>*)))>{
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Paulina is on to something...concern shouldn't be about entering US when lack of permission is possible...the concern should be that opposing parent
might make life real miserable in a courtroom should the little one show them the plaster piggy bank!
Then again the ex-wife declared in the question isn't pointed out as problematic, only ex.
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The Yellow Line
Although it would be nice to have a current passport or passport card, once you cross the yellow line on the pavement before you get to the inspection
booth, you are in the US, and as US citizens CBP can't kick you out.....you might be sent to secondary and get a tounge lashing, but you are home.
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burnrope
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I thought passports were good for 10years. Is it different for minors?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by burnrope
I thought passports were good for 10years. Is it different for minors? |
Yes, as they are changing. Photo won't match. 5 years I think.
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SDRonni
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Mom is no problem. She will give a certified permission letter and has done so for past trips....
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