If you’re here because you have (or will have!) 2 passports and want to know what to expect when traveling, I hope this video is helpful. If this doesn’t apply to you but you’re here anyway because you support this channel, you’re my favorite kind of people! 💖 thanks for watching!
Hello, I have another question. For example, my son (6) and I are both dual citizens of course he’s under age. Nonetheless, he is a dual citizen just like myself and we both hold Mexican passports so if I’m booking a one-way flight from the US to Mexico, I would put our Mexican passport information and then when booking another one way (it was just cheaper to book one way and one way)flight back to the US and that’s where we would put our US passport? And when we are boarding our flight back to the US that’s where we would show both our US and Mexican passports? Sorry for the repetitive questions I just want to make sure I’m doing this correctly.
01:14 🛂 Mistakes to avoid when traveling with two passports: Bring both passports and use the information from your Mexican passport when purchasing airline tickets. 03:10 📝 Foreigners need to complete an entry form when entering Mexico, while Mexican nationals don't. 03:38 💍 Married women in the US don't need to update their Mexican passport with their married name. 04:39 😅 Funny story: Always bring both passports to avoid confusion, like mistakenly presenting the wrong one. 05:59 🛫 What to expect when re-entering the US: Hand over both passports and explain any name differences.
Just for some info: you dont have to put the Mexican passport on the airline website to pass through Mexican lane on the airport, Just have your Mexican passport ready to be presented to the inmigration officer
So you can put your USA passport info when buying the airplane ticket? And then just present your Mexican passport when you land? Will they still ask for your tourist form when you are boarding the plane back to the USA?
If I am not mistaken, you have to register your marriage in Mexico. They will make a notation at the bottom of your Mexican birth certificate. You don’t really change the name. You keep your first last name and then you add your husband’s last name with the word de. Unless things have changed.
Great advice - I had forgot about the entry fees into other countries , $100 to visit Brazil 🇧🇷 = yikes 😱. I once had an officer stop me in Costa Rica and as he looked at my passport, he asked where’s the rest of my name ? I told him I only have 2 names , first and last name , he said everybody has 4 names here , I told him in the U.S. most people have only 2 names - luckily another tourist overheard our conversation and showed the officer her passport ( which only had 2 names ) after that he let me go about my business 😃
The visa for Brazil was actually 180$ and it lasts like 5 years. I had to get it because I didn't have Mexican citizenship (kevin) Wow that is crazy story but it makes sense. In USA you only have a three names if your parents gave you a middle name. Glad your situation didn't become a bigger issue.
Yess! I’m here for this! I love travel advice. I just got both my passports updated for 10 years. (US/Mex) All this time I’ve been paying the fee and leaving my Mexican passport at home. 😒 (Not anymore!) I followed your other video on getting passport appointments. I booked it one day before and got in! All my family members want to know how 😂 #suertuda
Good to know. I’m traveling on 2 passports but I’m US-Japan, also with 2 different last names. This gets even more complicated with the COVID rules. Thank you for the video.
@@EatBailaTravel As of right now, there isn’t. They lifted quarantine and test result restrictions I believe back in June/July. The only requirement is that non-Japanese citizens have to be vaccinated (just like the US for non-US citizens). Oh and I believe you have to obtain a visitors visa.
Regarding married names, we USED to do it, but not in the same way as the US. In the US the woman drops her surname and takes her husband's surname. In Mexico, the woman would drop her maternal surname, keep her paternal surname, and add "De (husband's surname)." As you can see, slightly more complicated. Thankfully we've progressed and have stopped expecting that women change their names. It's still optional, but who wants to deal with that process?
I have heard of that! Adding "de" with the husband's surname. In my (Jenny) personal case, I have a complicated parental history and jumped on the opportunity to change my last name to something I feel connected to. For me, the process was worth it, but the most important thing, like you said, the expectation of the name change is starting to die out, and that way, it's more of a personal choice than a societal pressure.
This would feel so nuts to have to deal with an extra challenge, particularly in this crazy time going in between the countries. But this is going to help people. Awesome.
Sorgi it can so confusing at times but we hope with this video everyone feels as confident as James Bond to cross to any country with both passports. Happy holidays!
Thanks for the video, I've traveled multiple times to Mexico since attaining dual citizenship and I've never used my Mexican passport to get in Mexico. I think I will try it next week
@@EatBailaTravel I did but I don't think it mattered too much. The line for Mexican immigration was just as long for Mexican citizens as it was for visitors. That's usually not the case but it was that day and no they didn't question the fact that my family members traveling with me were not Mexican citizens
Oh, that foreigner form, now makes sense. My brother, who's not a Mexican National told me about it. He lost his the first he went, since he didn't think he would need it. He missed a flight and couldn't leave until the following day. I didn't know what he was talking about, since I never get one. It's because I'm also a Mexican Citizen.
Something similar happened to me in 2006. My family and I(kevin) drove to Mexico and at the border they ended up giving me the wrong foreigner form. When I was flying back from Mexico they wouldn't let get on the plane because I was missing the right form. Se hizo una bronca a lo ultimo sali con 10 dollares debajo de la mesa.
😁 have you watched the entire video that the final scene references? it's a short skit 😜 we had some fun with a somewhat controversial topic lol thanks for joining us! 😊
I was born in Mexico, to America parents. I have been denied a Mexican passport because all my US ID uses one last name, while my Mexican birth certificate has two last names. I’m in Guadalajara this week attempting to get a voters card (2-last names). Then I’ll re apply for a Mexican passport using my voter ID. Please wish me luck 😵💫
3:20 A guy that was getting on my flight from CDMX to Medellin, Colombia didn't have his immigration slip with him when we were boarding the flight. 😬 He had to run back to immigration, but I don't know if he ever made it back onto the plane, I don't think he did.
So my mother has dual citizenship. We booked her flight with her name as written in the Mexican passport. When she arrived to the PV airport to return to the US, they asked for her US travel document (i.e. visa, green card). As she gave the airline her US passport, they saw the last names didn't match and they made this whole drama and did not want to let my mother catch her flight because of it. We had to fight with the airline to let her get her flight. Perhaps because they wanted to make sure that she had the proper documents to enter in the US. Otherwise, the airline can get sued by the US government for letting passengers travel with inadequate documents. I knew for certain that she was not gonna have an issue at US customs so long as she has a US passport, but she was so scared that they wouldn't let her in because of the name mismatch given how the airline intimidated her about it.
Help. My husband just became a US. Citizen. And I bought our flight tickets. Using his Mexican passport. So my question is how do we fly back to the US. HOW DO WE CHECK ? I know I will be getting that little tourism paper upon arrival. So when he checks in what passport do he show? Doesn't he need the paper?? Too
In Vietnam, when a Vietnamese woman marries a foreigner husband...like me, her name at birth does not change. This is despite her US passport and paperwork saying her married name. As a result, my wife has a Vietnam passport with her birth name in it. The reason I share this here is to further highlight that changing names in some countries is not possible or illegal. In Vietnam it's both not possible, and it's illegal.
Yes, I do agree to bring both your passports I learned that the hard way in 2015! Also if you get your credencial you don't really need to carry your passport for identification just use your credencial in stead of lugging around a booklet! 👍
@@EatBailaTravel I’m a dual citizen ( Mexico/U.S) I’m trying to fly to Zimbabwe but my U.S passport doesn’t get here on time (expired ) so I’m flying with my MX, I’m flying out of Ohare but I guess now I have to fly return trip to MX and walk across the bridge, anyways I’m a start figuring out what im going to to do, saludos de Cicero
@@pasofino9583 hi Paso fino you Can schedule a same day passport for your United States passport unless you already requested the other one. Cause from going to mexico you’re gonna have to get your passport shipped to cross over again. Wish you well we are also from Cicero! Saludos
@@EatBailaTravel We use the credencial to enter Mexico via Cross Border Express in order to fly out of TJ Airport. Anyone use the credencial from LAX to Cancun (Migracion at the CUN Airport)? We don't have a MX passport yet.
Great advice. I don’t have my Mexican passport yet but I’m working on it. I have Global Reentry to get into the US so I just scan my US passport at the kiosk.
@@JavierGonzalez-1906 Includes TSA pre-check on the way out, a special security line when returning from an international flight. The GE line is almost always empty and you either scan your passport or some airports (LAX) have facial recognition, so no need to scan your passport. GE also includes access to the SENTRI line at US/Mexico land crossing, so a 4-hour wait to return by car from Tijuana turns into a 15-minute wait. Just keep in mind that all passengers also need to have GE cards present. One option is to drop them off to cross add pedestrians and you use the SENTRI line. On long weekends, even the pedestrian line can get super long and there's a SENTRI line for pedestrian crossing too (just go all the way to the front). :) Totally worth it for $100 for 5 years. My credit card (Capital One Venture) covers my fee and I pay for my kids to have GE too. I use this same credit card for all international travel because they don't charge international transaction fees (a few others don't either). Final tip: I use the Charles Schwab investor checking ATM card to withdraw money intentionally. Best US ATM card for sure - they rebate all ATM fees and don't charge any transaction fees or conversion fees. Just remember to always decline the ATM's conversion offer, if one is made on the screen because the rate is always worse than you would otherwise get. Watch a RUclips video about withdrawing money. I've used the card in China, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Costa Rica, Panama, and Mexico with zero issues. Couldn't recommend more. ¡Buena suerte!
Today I got my Mexican passport. I’m a dual US-Mexican citizen. My name issue is different. My US passport lists one last name vs my Mexican passport with two last names. My Mexican passport also shows a middle initial, but not my US passport. Oddly, my original Mexican birth certificate is very wordy & refers to me both with & without the middle initial. Newer birth certificates only show my name with the initial. I mention this because I was rejected 2 times for my Mexican passport over issues regarding my correct name.
Great video!!! So when I got my Mexican passport I asked the question about my married last name. The person added my married last name on my Mex passport under ‘apellido del cónyuge’. I used that last name when I booked my trip and one of the officers was about to give me a hard time because it did not match, until I pointed it out to him and he said ok. So I use my married last name since it was also added to my Mexican passport. Just a tip for people who are about to get it.
Can I ask how you signed your passport? I’m Married and my Mexican passport has my married name up in the right corner but my maiden name is listed. I signed my married name and I’m afraid that’s wrong. My sister did the same thing and we had different people help us at the consulate. Can any one tell me if our passports are wrong?
@SylviaArchibald-w4c I got my passport before I was married so mine only lists my maiden name. But if both your names appear on the passport, I don’t see why your signature should be a problem (it matches one of the names). Most people’s signatures aren’t legible anyway, I’d be surprised if border patrol people made a big deal out of it
I traveled to Mexico in 2015… I never paid tourist fee nor had a huge line. Now when I traveled to Bahamas the line was insane, but was never charged either 🤷🏽♀️
the tourist fee is usually charged automatically to your flight fee (built in when you buy your flight), they don't charge it at the airport, so you might be paying it and not even know! It knows to add the fee in depending on what kind of passport holder you are. I've tested this and have seen the price difference when putting in my US vs MX passport info at the time of online flight ticket purchase.
"I didn't know you guys were pochos" haha 😆 😂 🤣 😅 I literally spit out my water I had been drinking!! Great video subscribed after seeing you dual citizenship passport.
@@EatBailaTravel Yes glad to have it. My maternal grandma was born in Italy so I also have a claim to Italian citizenship but since both Ireland and Italy are in the EU there is not much benefit to get an Italian passport. I've been to Mexico many times. Lovely people, very friendly. God bless.
This video was so helpful, thank you! I do have one question that I haven't really been able to get an answer to online. I'm a U.S./Mexican dual citizen and I'm going to Mexico this summer to stay with my family but I'm not sure when I want to come back by. I wanted to get a one way ticket and then buy the return flight once I'm more sure. Would this be fine as long as I book my flight/use my Mexican passport the way you recommended? I saw a couple people saying that I would have problems since I won't have any proof of my return date.
if you're entering Mexico with your Mexican passport, you won't need proof of a return date. As a Mexican citizen, you're entitled to the right to be in Mexico as long as you want. Just make sure to buy your one way ticket to Mexico with your mexican name/passport info and when you're ready, buy your one way ticket to the US using your american name/passport info
@eatbailatravel thank for this information it was very helpful. So now I know how to travel with two passports. My only concern was upon my return to the United States, from my Vacation in Mexico. So does this still hold true when I return to the US do I just show both my passports Mexican and United States Passports. Can anybody else provide me with advice if the US immigration officer or Customs Border Protection Agent has questions why I'm traveling with both Passports.
when you're at the airport in Mexico checking in for your flight to return to the US, you'll need to present both passports. When you arrive to the US, you will only need to hand over your US passport to the immigration officer
The challenging part I’m trying to figure out is how to avoid paying the Mexican tourism tax (UK) in the first place. Only Volaris gives you the option of choosing that you’re a Mexican citizen/resident. Trying to figure out for AM/Delta
@@EatBailaTravel what I’m really trying to ask is how to avoid paying the tax when purchasing a flight ticket. For example a Aeromexico flight from the U.S. to Mexico is including the Mexico tourism tax, I’m wondering how can I avoid paying it. I clicked country of residence, selected Mexico, but still wouldn’t reduce the price of the ticket.
New subscriber here!!! I just got my dual citizenship a couple days ago, been traveling to Jalisco twice a year foe the last 20+ years, next time will be my first time traveling as a dual citizen, I learned a lot today but one thing was not to clear, so now when I buy my flight ticket to travel do I enter my Mexican or American passport info?
Hi! so sorry for replying a month late but here's my reply... When traveling to Mexico from the US (and buying a roundtrip ticket) I would use your Mexican passport info. This is what I do. When you re-enter the US, simply present your US passport as normal. They don't even ask to see your flight info so they won't even know you entered Mexico as Mexican.
@@EatBailaTravel hi.. according to the travel government page "In addition, their dual nationality may hamper efforts of the U.S. Government to provide consular protection to them when they are abroad, especially when they are in the country of their second nationality. U.S. nationals, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States." I believe it's a precaution safety measure. Legally there is nothing that says otherwise.
Question - Don’t I need a stamp on my American passport when I go back to the US? Like, I read somewhere that I must legally leave and enter the U.S. as an American (so by showing my American passport)… so my question is, Can they stamp both my passports? For example, I will go to the Mexican line at Customs and Immigration, and I will show them my Mexican passport to prove my citizenship, but can they also stamp my American passport? I hope I’m being clear. I just got my Mexican passport last week, I’m reading different things online.
They will only stamp the passport you are using to leave and enter the country. They don't ask us for both passports at immigration only the one you plan to enter with. When you arrive the USA they will ask for your american passport and they will stamp it.
@@ELBarbarro yes, well put! If anyone feels overwhelmed by having to remember all this, a simple rule of thumb is to have both passports in hand when moving through the airport and presenting both. The airport staff will know which one is more relevant in the situation.
I think the law is that you must carry your US passport when traveling internationally, but I don't think it's forbidden to use another passport to enter another country. I'll try to check the law.
Here's another relevant page: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/Dual-Nationality-Travelers.html I'm looking for the cite to the law itself but cannot find it at the moment. I've seen it before.
For example, if I'm traveling to Mexico, should I buy a one-way ticket to Mexico using my Mexican passport info and name and then a one-way ticket back to the USA with my USA passport info and name?
you can, but it's not necessary. If you're wanting to buy a roundtrip ticket, buy it using your Mexican passport (that way the airline won't charge you the tourism fee to enter Mexico). And when you are in line at customs & immigration to re-enter the US, just have your US passport in hand and you're good. They won't even ask for your Mexican passport or flight info.
When buying a ticket how do you take off the tourism tax? It is just there included with all taxes. I tried with Delta and it still charges me. It doesn't even ask for my passport information until after I purchase.
I've run into this once before and I didn't get a chance to get my money back but my understanding is you can mention it to the attendants when you check in at the airport. Or even if you check in online before hand and have time, speak to an attendant about a refund for that fee. It's annoying and they shouldn't even charge you the fee prior to asking for passport info
As a dual citizen, you don’t have to worry about any immigration forms on the way out. The USA will ask for a customs forms (flight attendants will provide) to declare any goods you might be bringing back, but nothing on the immigration side of it.
Another benefit of Mexican citizenship, or that of any other former Spanish colony, is that it gives you the option to apply for Spanish citizenship after two years of residency there, instead of the usual 10. I think this only applies to those that acquired their citizenship through birth or through descent.
Hello, I recently came across your video as I was preparing to use my Mexican passport to travel into Mexico using it for the first time. The problem that I’m running into now is that I am unable to do the online check-in with my American passport since I purchased my tickets as round trip so now the airline is asking for my Visa OR my residence information, which I do not have because I am a US citizen. Is doing the check-in in person my only option? Is there a way to avoid this in the future? I’m thinking buying separate tickets each way may be the option. Anyways, I’m flying back to the US tomorrow and can update everyone else that has run into this and if I have any issues.
Quick update: I was able to check-in at the airport but had to still add the “visa/residency” info for which I used my US passport info under the ID/# information. I had to present both my passports to the airline representative for verification but it wasn’t an issue. Also when I arrived to the US, I did not have any problems or any questions asked 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Also, I think if you guys worked on the video picture tabs (click bait picture) it will really help you get more views. I only saw one decent picture. The video/graphic/recording quality has alot of room for improvement. So maybe getting help from video editing and recording proffesionals. Maybe not so many close up face shots and more camera Stand still camarography. Anyway, just a comment.
hola! te acabas de hacer ciudadana EEUU? Si te refieres a eso, pues tienes que viajar con el pasaporte EEUU para volver a ingresar a EEUU, no creo que el certificado solo sea suficiente
My grandfather was a Mexican Citizen but I don’t have any of his documents, and I’m not really sure how to get them. How do I start the process in getting dual citizenship?
@@EatBailaTravel hey me again, I've been watching your mexican dual citizenship Video and you mentioned that you'd have to have your parent with mexican citizenship present at your Meeting but my father is deceased and given that my mother wasn't Mexican that's the only family line I have, does this make it impossible for me to get a mexican citizenship from my family line?
I have a question I have a Mexico passport I’m born in the US but I cannot have a US passport because of child support but I want to travel to Mexico how can I go about that flying back into the United States without having a US passport
So when you arrive into Mexico, do you get your Mexican Passport stamped by immigration? For the return to the states, will there be a problem cause of my mom’s maiden last name on my Mexican passport, my U.S. doesn’t have my mother’s maiden last name, when I check in for my return flight to the states.
Yes, they stamp my mexican passport upon entry to Mexico. And no there will not be a problem when re-entering the United States. The immigration officers at the airport do not care to see your flight. Here's when it is relevant: When you check in for return flight to the US using your Mexican name as it is on your Mexican passport, the airline attendant will ask you to present the additional documentation that a Mexican would need to enter the US. The options are a visa, a green card/residency, or a US passport. While you are boarding your flight, just have both passports on hand. When you arrive to the US, you only need to have your US passport on hand. We've done this many times! Last note, you will be asked to fill out a little card to exit Mexico as a Mexican. It sounds a little silly, but it only takes a minute and they will have those forms available at your gate before you board.
I have a few questions since i have two passports and the names are different as well. Which passport did you use to buy tickets in and out of the U.S. and Mexico. Also, which passport did you use to checking in, security check, exit, and boarding the plane? When you exit the U.S., do you have to use a US passport?
Do you know if a Mexican temporary or permanent resident (not national/citizen) can enter through the Mexican line or do they need to go through the visitor line?
I plan to visit Mexico City in August with my sister and she is a Mexican citizen. Would I be able to go to the Mexican national line with her or does this only work for couples?
Wondering if anyone has ever had this issue before. I have dual citizenship to Mexico and USA. We just traveled to Mexico in May and had no issues on the way there--I presented and entered Mexico with my Mexican passport. However, on our way back to the US, I presented my USA passport and the customs agent told me I needed to have my American passport stamped and I couldn't be using both passports because I "was now only a US citizen." I know I can have both citizenships, but now I'm confused on how to re-enter without this issue? Should I just present both passports at the same time?
In the dozens of times we’ve crossed back and forth, we’ve never been told that. You are legally allowed to have both citizenships and enter the country (either one) with that respective passport. What are they gonna do? Not let you in the country?
TIA, very helpful. What if i only have my mexican passport but not an american passport? Will my American ID be enough to re-enter america? Im on a border town. My alternative would be to leave and arrive from mexico airports and walk back over. I never have an issue driving or walking back over with only my id.
I have dual citizenship and dual passports. If I leaves the us with my American passport and enter Mexico si th my Mexican one will I still be able to use the US human rights consular services or does Mexico restrict them because I entered with my Mexican? Idk if you’ll understand what I’m asking lol
Yea I understand! You still have access to most services but there are a couple of things that they may not help with. What exactly I’m not sure (sorry), but it’s my understanding that if you’re a Mexican citizen in Mexico and need help, the Mexican laws might apply to you more than the US ones, depending on the situation and what you need help with
I heard that if you have a Mexican passport, by Mexican law you always have to use it to enter the country. You can no longer use your U.S. passport when entering Mexico if you become a citizen. Is this true?
Greetings, great video. Just a quick question. Is it the same for American-born dual citizens than for Mexican-born dual citizens? I have heard some horror stories about people getting their second citizenship stripped because of getting into the country this way. Please let me know if these stories are an exaggeration or there is some ground to this and to being cautious about it. Best regards, keep up the great work
hmm, I haven't heard stories like that but it's certainly worth taking precaution. We recently entered Mexico with both of our passports in hand, and the immigration officer chose to stamp our American passport (and wrote 180 days on it). So I asked her why, since I was a Mexican citizen trying to enter as Mexican, and she said she's supposed to stamp my US passport. Granted, moments ago, she'd asked me where I lived, and we don't currently have a real home since we travel full-time, but to avoid a long explanation, I simply said "Chicago". I think that's why she stamped my US passport but once she did that I said "but I'm moving to Mexico and don't plan to leave in the next 180 days"... she stared at me blankly and said nothing.. LOL so at the end of all this we just walked away but it did leave me a bit confused.. might be worth doing some further research. Being stripped of one of these two citizenships doesn't sound right to me
@@EatBailaTravelvery similar thing happened to me. It's scary, I have home in both places. Seems like they want the document of where you live and be treated as a tourist of the other country which is fucked up.
Question, my traveling partner only holds a US passport while I hold both. When arriving at the airport in Mexico and choosing which line to go through, do we have to be married in order for them to be able to come though the Mexican nationals line with me or is just my own Mexican nationality good enough for them to pass through with me as a guest on the same reservation? I only ask because i know you mentioned you're both married. Not sure if this is only limited to marriage cases
Oh, good question. I recall being told that it’s family members who can accompany you in the line but you’re traveling together so it would make sense for your partner to join you in the Mx national line. But that’s just my opinion. I don’t know for sure. I would ask a staff member before choosing a line and ask if your partner can join you in the national line
Hi There, cool video but I have a question? When you book your flights from the US, do you do them round trip or one way? Reason I ask is, you said from US to Mex enter mex passport #. Wouldn’t that number appear on the return flight? Also would that affect my global entry/ Sentry security check on the way back to the US? (I have Sentry/Global pass). Thank you in advance
Hi, I've never seen my passport number printed on my boarding pass. I know it's common to type in the passport number when purchasing the flights, but that's about it. We don't have Global Entry so I'm not sure how that would impact that but I've traveled back and forth with both passports numerous times and they've never checked my 2 passports and boarding pass at the same time. When I buy roundtrip flights from US to Mexico, I use my Mexican name and passport number. When it's time to re-enter the United States, I simply present my US passport and nothing else. Customs and border patrol never check the boarding pass to see if the name matches, they only care about your US passport. Hope this helps answer your questions!
Even if you use your Mexican Passport you can enter your Global Known Traveler Number at the space provided when you book your flight/s. Your e-ticket or paper ticket must show TSA on it. If not, let the airline clerk that it must be shown in order for you to use the TSA line at the U.S airport.
So when I book to Mexico as a dual citizenship I should enter the Mexican passport information? And I won’t have a problem coming back to the USA since in Mexico they add moms last name and in USA I just have dads last name?
Hi Vanessa, that’s correct! Book with your Mexican passport info to go to Mexico. When you re-enter the US, simply present your US passport. They won’t know (nor care) that your flight ticket has 2 last names. I used to worry about that too but they’ve never asked to see my flight details or ticket
@@EatBailaTravel ah perfect thank you so much. I been nervous about this since I will be traveling soon. I was also worry that the airline won’t let me board back to the US since the airline ticket won’t match my US passport. I’m overthinking it
This was very helpful it is my first time using my Mexican passport while flying to Mexico. I have a question though, if I fill up my flying info with my American passport, would I have to show immigration in Mexico both of my passports then to? I just don't want any confusion while using it for the first time. Thank you for the video 😊
Hi Wendy! That's a good question.. I'm not sure what would happen if you were to fill up one of the passport pages.. I always have both passports handy just in case and present the one that's relevant. The Mexican passport when entering/exiting Mexico and the American one when entering/exiting the USA. Does that help?
I'm trying to get my dual citizenship - US born to parents born in Mexico. My challenge is my mom's documents because my parents divorced when I was 3 and she remarried twice afterward. I'm concerned about her current last name not matching my birth certificate and not sure if I need additional paper work to prove she is who she is. I think I need to gather what I can and go to the consulate and have them review my docs and advise me.
hi, that's not uncommon so all you'll need to do is bring her current marriage certificate and divorce documents from her divorce with your father (in addition to her ID's and birth certificates). They'll be pieces of a puzzle but it shouldn't be too complicated. But yes, if you have the chance to take your docs in advance to have them review that's always best for peace of mind
@@EatBailaTravel thank you! I spoke to my mom yesterday and she has all of her documents, as she has needed them herself at times. I think I’m my head I made it more complicated but it should not be too difficult, especially since I am not in a rush.
Question I’m traveling to Mexico next month so for the return flight from Mexico do I put my U.S. passport info ? Or like you said in the video use the Mexican passport info and then present the U.S passport before boarding the plane?
If you’re buying a round trip flight, just use your Mexican passport info (and yes, just present your US passport when traveling back to the US). If you’re buying the flights separately, then I would use the US passport info for the return flight to the US
Una pregunta. Yo quisiera hacer nacionalidad a mis hijos. Pero no les puse mi apellido solo el de su papa . Creen q en el mexicano le podria poner mi apellido??
Thanks for the info. I’m about to apply for my dual nationality and have two questions of this. Hope you or someone knows the answers lol. So when you book tickets do you do round trip and put your Mexican passport number? Or do you buy 2 one way tickets? Also, I have global entry and was wondering if I put the Mexican passport number would it let me input my global number without my American passport?
Hello, quick question my mom has her maiden last name on Mexican passport and married last name on her American. When you book the flights for round trip do you go with the maiden last name or book 2 one-way tickets? Hope I’m being clear ):
Yep, I (Jenny) face the same issue with my names and passports. I have mostly purchased one way flights because of our travel schedules, but for round trip flights in the past, I’ve booked with my Mexican maiden name. When it’s time to re-enter the USA, she’ll want to have both passports handy. She should be fine!
I had a problem entering back to the US (I'm Mexican, became US Citizen later) they asked bunch of questions as if I was a tourist, it creeped me out. But I never showed my Mexican passport before. Maybe that would make more sense to the immigration agent?
There’s no need to show your Mexican passport when entering the US if you have the US passport. It sounds to me that this guy was making an assumption or discriminating
You have to present both passport on mexico airport. The USA is used to enter the USA and the Mexican passport because if you don't they will ask for the form for foreigners. After that they give you form that you need fill out before the plane departure. I forgot to mention on the USA airport on the check you show Mexican passport and next to the TSA there will be a USA customs you should them the American passport
Hola. I have dual citizenship, mexican-american and have had issues with mexican inmigración agents when leaving and reentering México. Because I refuse to obtain a mexican pasaporte. I agree that I neeed mi american pasaporte to enter the USA but acording to mexican law I dont have to have a mexican passport to travel, therefore I travel only with my american passport altough mexican authorities dont like it.
Why not use both? You can use your American passport to enter the USA and the Mexican passport to enter Mexico. That’s what we do and it makes traveling between countries a breeze
Can you go through The Global Entry kiosks if yiu left with a Mexican passport and re-entered with a US passport? Just curious because I have Global Entry. Thank. Love your channel.
we don't have Global Entry but I would think you could because you're still entering the US as an American passport holder. Wish I could give you a more concrete answer! Thanks for your support, Wanda 😊
There are tons and tons of info about US born citizens getting dual citizenship. I was born in Mexico and became a naturalized US citizen who wants his dual citizenship. How hard is that to do? Hardly any info available on this.
that's quite simple to do. Since you were born in Mexico, you are already considered a Mexican citizen, you just need your documents. Do you have your Mexican birth certificate with you? If not, you'll need to get a certified copy printed from a Mexican Consulate in the US or registro civil office in Mexico. You'll need the BC to get your Mexican passport and that's pretty much it.. it's just a matter of getting the appointments
would you mind explaining which one they need to stamp? last time they stamped my Mexican passport and then I needed to go to another office at the airport to get my US passport stamped in order to get back in with my US passport? Do they usually stamp both passport upon entering Mexico?
I havent travelled internationally as an adult, but thelast part confuses me when you check in to leave. You check in with both? But arrive and the go to the national line? But there wont be a stamp or whatever on the US passport or it wont show that you left US because you used the mexican one ? Or does it not matter?
Dear Eat Bailla;I just want to ask you if you know, why I had to pay the foreign fee when i I came back to USA.I have two passports,Mex & USA. The airline do not accept my Mexican passport,because I made the reservation with the USA passport.. It is that right? o I made a mistake in my reservation's . I like your channel.
Hi, you paid the foreign fee because you booked your ticket with your US passport info. When I book roundtrip flights from USA to MX, I use my MX passport info for the booking. It hasn't been a problem re-entering the US because I always have both passports in hand when going through customs and immigration.
When your getting into the National lines at the airport and Kevin got into the Mexican line does he get an entry form? Even if he is in the Mexican line with you
Hey hope you're having a great day i have dual citizenship from the u.s and nicaragua, I'm trying to fly out the u.s to go to nicaragua can I leave checking with my Nicaraguan passport without showing the gringo one I don't plan to come back anyways
If you’re here because you have (or will have!) 2 passports and want to know what to expect when traveling, I hope this video is helpful. If this doesn’t apply to you but you’re here anyway because you support this channel, you’re my favorite kind of people! 💖 thanks for watching!
Hello,
I have another question. For example, my son (6) and I are both dual citizens of course he’s under age. Nonetheless, he is a dual citizen just like myself and we both hold Mexican passports so if I’m booking a one-way flight from the US to Mexico, I would put our Mexican passport information and then when booking another one way (it was just cheaper to book one way and one way)flight back to the US and that’s where we would put our US passport? And when we are boarding our flight back to the US that’s where we would show both our US and Mexican passports? Sorry for the repetitive questions I just want to make sure I’m doing this correctly.
01:14 🛂 Mistakes to avoid when traveling with two passports: Bring both passports and use the information from your Mexican passport when purchasing airline tickets.
03:10 📝 Foreigners need to complete an entry form when entering Mexico, while Mexican nationals don't.
03:38 💍 Married women in the US don't need to update their Mexican passport with their married name.
04:39 😅 Funny story: Always bring both passports to avoid confusion, like mistakenly presenting the wrong one.
05:59 🛫 What to expect when re-entering the US: Hand over both passports and explain any name differences.
Great summary!
So glad I found your channel. Being Mexican American myself with dual citizenship, immediately felt relatable. Subscribed!
Welcome Daniel! 😊 it’s so great to see the Mexican American community on this channel grow!
Just for some info: you dont have to put the Mexican passport on the airline website to pass through Mexican lane on the airport, Just have your Mexican passport ready to be presented to the inmigration officer
I came here to say this too.
So you can put your USA passport info when buying the airplane ticket? And then just present your Mexican passport when you land? Will they still ask for your tourist form when you are boarding the plane back to the USA?
The point of using mexican passport was to avoid tourist tax on ticket purchase.
@@yandelhernandez-bv1sm…NOT if you present your Mexican passport when you standing in line at the entry immigration
If I am not mistaken, you have to register your marriage in Mexico. They will make a notation at the bottom of your Mexican birth certificate. You don’t really change the name. You keep your first last name and then you add your husband’s last name with the word de. Unless things have changed.
Great advice - I had forgot about the entry fees into other countries , $100 to visit Brazil 🇧🇷 = yikes 😱. I once had an officer stop me in Costa Rica and as he looked at my passport, he asked where’s the rest of my name ? I told him I only have 2 names , first and last name , he said everybody has 4 names here , I told him in the U.S. most people have only 2 names - luckily another tourist overheard our conversation and showed the officer her passport ( which only had 2 names ) after that he let me go about my business 😃
The visa for Brazil was actually 180$ and it lasts like 5 years. I had to get it because I didn't have Mexican citizenship (kevin) Wow that is crazy story but it makes sense. In USA you only have a three names if your parents gave you a middle name. Glad your situation didn't become a bigger issue.
Yess! I’m here for this! I love travel advice. I just got both my passports updated for 10 years. (US/Mex) All this time I’ve been paying the fee and leaving my Mexican passport at home. 😒 (Not anymore!)
I followed your other video on getting passport appointments. I booked it one day before and got in! All my family members want to know how 😂 #suertuda
In Brazil everyone has 4 names! 😂
That was hilarious!
Good to know. I’m traveling on 2 passports but I’m US-Japan, also with 2 different last names. This gets even more complicated with the COVID rules. Thank you for the video.
are there still COVID rules for flying into Japan? I forget how lax the US is sometimes!
@@EatBailaTravel As of right now, there isn’t. They lifted quarantine and test result restrictions I believe back in June/July. The only requirement is that non-Japanese citizens have to be vaccinated (just like the US for non-US citizens).
Oh and I believe you have to obtain a visitors visa.
Literally, THE BEST explanation for how to travel with two passports. Gracias!
Aw thanks! I’m so glad it’s helpful ☺️🛂
Thanks! I’m a Mexican born national and us naturalized.
Following your channel to see the benefits of duel citizenship and passports.
Regarding married names, we USED to do it, but not in the same way as the US. In the US the woman drops her surname and takes her husband's surname. In Mexico, the woman would drop her maternal surname, keep her paternal surname, and add "De (husband's surname)."
As you can see, slightly more complicated. Thankfully we've progressed and have stopped expecting that women change their names. It's still optional, but who wants to deal with that process?
I have heard of that! Adding "de" with the husband's surname. In my (Jenny) personal case, I have a complicated parental history and jumped on the opportunity to change my last name to something I feel connected to. For me, the process was worth it, but the most important thing, like you said, the expectation of the name change is starting to die out, and that way, it's more of a personal choice than a societal pressure.
Thank you for the information I’m now a Mexican National and the advice you provided will help me tremendously.
That’s great! Congrats 🎉🇲🇽
This would feel so nuts to have to deal with an extra challenge, particularly in this crazy time going in between the countries. But this is going to help people. Awesome.
Sorgi it can so confusing at times but we hope with this video everyone feels as confident as James Bond to cross to any country with both passports. Happy holidays!
I have this same issue with my Canadian and American passports each country needs its own. Thank you for advice!
👍🏽🙂
Thanks for the video, I've traveled multiple times to Mexico since attaining dual citizenship and I've never used my Mexican passport to get in Mexico. I think I will try it next week
Hi! did you end up trying it? how did it go?
@@EatBailaTravel I did but I don't think it mattered too much. The line for Mexican immigration was just as long for Mexican citizens as it was for visitors. That's usually not the case but it was that day and no they didn't question the fact that my family members traveling with me were not Mexican citizens
Oh, that foreigner form, now makes sense.
My brother, who's not a Mexican National told me about it. He lost his the first he went, since he didn't think he would need it. He missed a flight and couldn't leave until the following day.
I didn't know what he was talking about, since I never get one.
It's because I'm also a Mexican Citizen.
Something similar happened to me in 2006. My family and I(kevin) drove to Mexico and at the border they ended up giving me the wrong foreigner form. When I was flying back from Mexico they wouldn't let get on the plane because I was missing the right form. Se hizo una bronca a lo ultimo sali con 10 dollares debajo de la mesa.
Another enjoyable content of you. Looks beautiful.
Thank you touring and sharing with us.
Have a great week
Glad you enjoyed it
That final scene was so funny! I love your headache saving, to the point, practical advice. Saved your vid! Liked. Subscribed. Thank you!
😁 have you watched the entire video that the final scene references? it's a short skit 😜 we had some fun with a somewhat controversial topic lol thanks for joining us! 😊
Very helpful, I will be getting my mexican passport soon!
Did you get it yet? It's worth the struggle!
Omg , i had a heachache about double passport with double, dont know which names to use, and my vaccine passport, then this video pop up
Mucho gracias
Glad we could help put that headache at ease! 😊happy traveling!
I was born in Mexico, to America parents. I have been denied a Mexican passport because all my US ID uses one last name, while my Mexican birth certificate has two last names. I’m in Guadalajara this week attempting to get a voters card (2-last names). Then I’ll re apply for a Mexican passport using my voter ID. Please wish me luck 😵💫
aw geez! That's so frustrating! I hope you're able to get your passport once you have your INE!
3:20 A guy that was getting on my flight from CDMX to Medellin, Colombia didn't have his immigration slip with him when we were boarding the flight. 😬 He had to run back to immigration, but I don't know if he ever made it back onto the plane, I don't think he did.
Probably not! Then again where was he going to go look for it?! Interesting we will never know the rest of this chisme!
@@EatBailaTravel lol. Right. I think he was trying to get a new immigration slip. Oh well. Other world will never know. 😂
Great information, Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
So my mother has dual citizenship. We booked her flight with her name as written in the Mexican passport. When she arrived to the PV airport to return to the US, they asked for her US travel document (i.e. visa, green card). As she gave the airline her US passport, they saw the last names didn't match and they made this whole drama and did not want to let my mother catch her flight because of it. We had to fight with the airline to let her get her flight. Perhaps because they wanted to make sure that she had the proper documents to enter in the US. Otherwise, the airline can get sued by the US government for letting passengers travel with inadequate documents. I knew for certain that she was not gonna have an issue at US customs so long as she has a US passport, but she was so scared that they wouldn't let her in because of the name mismatch given how the airline intimidated her about it.
whaaat this has never happened to me, so stressful sorry that happened. Which airline was this?
Thanks a lot for the information!!!
For sure glad to help!
I enjoy all your videos. This is a great one, thank you. ❤
Thanks so much for your support!
So helpful! Thank you for sharing your experience and expertise with us!
😊 thanks for your comment!
Best explanation! I was looking for exactly this content
How perfect! Glad it was helpful! 🤗 hope you enjoy some of our other videos as well! 😉
This was very helpful!
Glad to hear that! Thanks for your comment!
Thanks for making this video! I always get confused on what passport to use and in what order when going to Mexico
Glad it was helpful thank you for commenting Luis! Saludos hope everything is well happy holidays!
Help. My husband just became a US. Citizen. And I bought our flight tickets. Using his Mexican passport. So my question is how do we fly back to the US. HOW DO WE CHECK ? I know I will be getting that little tourism paper upon arrival. So when he checks in what passport do he show? Doesn't he need the paper?? Too
In Vietnam, when a Vietnamese woman marries a foreigner husband...like me, her name at birth does not change. This is despite her US passport and paperwork saying her married name. As a result, my wife has a Vietnam passport with her birth name in it.
The reason I share this here is to further highlight that changing names in some countries is not possible or illegal. In Vietnam it's both not possible, and it's illegal.
great point! that is good to know
This was very helpful
I’m glad 🙂
Yes, I do agree to bring both your passports I learned that the hard way in 2015! Also if you get your credencial you don't really need to carry your passport for identification just use your credencial in stead of lugging around a booklet! 👍
Oh no! What happened to you in 2015? Credential is not enough for international credentials.
@@EatBailaTravel if I ever meet you guys I'll tell you the story it's kind of long. 🤭😅
@@EatBailaTravel I’m a dual citizen ( Mexico/U.S) I’m trying to fly to Zimbabwe but my U.S passport doesn’t get here on time (expired ) so I’m flying with my MX, I’m flying out of Ohare but I guess now I have to fly return trip to MX and walk across the bridge, anyways I’m a start figuring out what im going to to do, saludos de Cicero
@@pasofino9583 hi Paso fino you Can schedule a same day passport for your United States passport unless you already requested the other one. Cause from going to mexico you’re gonna have to get your passport shipped to cross over again. Wish you well we are also from Cicero! Saludos
@@EatBailaTravel We use the credencial to enter Mexico via Cross Border Express in order to fly out of TJ Airport. Anyone use the credencial from LAX to Cancun (Migracion at the CUN Airport)? We don't have a MX passport yet.
Great video, had to re reference it. Gracias amigos!
Glad it was helpful! Safe travels amigo 😊
Muchas gracias por la información!! (Chicos la musica de el fondo de el video resulta un poquito molesto)
ah, una disculpa, cuando lo publicamos no nos habiamos dado cuenta pero hemos aprendido como mejorar el audio desde entonces 😊
Great info!
Thanks for your comment!
I love your video!!! Really helpful!
Thank you! Glad it was helpful!
Great advice. I don’t have my Mexican passport yet but I’m working on it. I have Global Reentry to get into the US so I just scan my US passport at the kiosk.
We have always wondered how that works. We were going to get it and then ended up skipping the global re entry. Is it worth it?
Yes, do this. Use a credit card that reimburses fee.
@@EatBailaTravel ,
I have global entry and it’s a very good option…
@@robertgarza3493 What are the practical benefits of Global Entry if you don't mind answering? I'm a dual citizen of US/MEX
@@JavierGonzalez-1906 Includes TSA pre-check on the way out, a special security line when returning from an international flight. The GE line is almost always empty and you either scan your passport or some airports (LAX) have facial recognition, so no need to scan your passport. GE also includes access to the SENTRI line at US/Mexico land crossing, so a 4-hour wait to return by car from Tijuana turns into a 15-minute wait. Just keep in mind that all passengers also need to have GE cards present. One option is to drop them off to cross add pedestrians and you use the SENTRI line. On long weekends, even the pedestrian line can get super long and there's a SENTRI line for pedestrian crossing too (just go all the way to the front). :) Totally worth it for $100 for 5 years. My credit card (Capital One Venture) covers my fee and I pay for my kids to have GE too. I use this same credit card for all international travel because they don't charge international transaction fees (a few others don't either). Final tip: I use the Charles Schwab investor checking ATM card to withdraw money intentionally. Best US ATM card for sure - they rebate all ATM fees and don't charge any transaction fees or conversion fees. Just remember to always decline the ATM's conversion offer, if one is made on the screen because the rate is always worse than you would otherwise get. Watch a RUclips video about withdrawing money. I've used the card in China, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Costa Rica, Panama, and Mexico with zero issues. Couldn't recommend more. ¡Buena suerte!
Great video!! Thanks for the information. Id like to see a video explaining CURP and RFC, if you have had to go through this process.
Thanks! We will keep this mind still learning about it but it’s a great idea!
You can get your curp online is super easy
While this video doesn't apply to me i found it interesting and informative. -Marc
Thanks Marc! How are you guys back in SLP
@@EatBailaTravel Yes.
Today I got my Mexican passport. I’m a dual US-Mexican citizen. My name issue is different. My US passport lists one last name vs my Mexican passport with two last names. My Mexican passport also shows a middle initial, but not my US passport.
Oddly, my original Mexican birth certificate is very wordy & refers to me both with & without the middle initial. Newer birth certificates only show my name with the initial. I mention this because I was rejected 2 times for my Mexican passport over issues regarding my correct name.
Great video!!! So when I got my Mexican passport I asked the question about my married last name. The person added my married last name on my Mex passport under ‘apellido del cónyuge’. I used that last name when I booked my trip and one of the officers was about to give me a hard time because it did not match, until I pointed it out to him and he said ok. So I use my married last name since it was also added to my Mexican passport. Just a tip for people who are about to get it.
Great tip! Glad it worked out for you 😊
Can I ask how you signed your passport? I’m
Married and my Mexican passport has my married name up in the right corner but my maiden name is listed. I signed my married name and I’m afraid that’s wrong. My sister did the same thing and we had different people help us at the consulate. Can any one tell me if our passports are wrong?
@SylviaArchibald-w4c I got my passport before I was married so mine only lists my maiden name. But if both your names appear on the passport, I don’t see why your signature should be a problem (it matches one of the names). Most people’s signatures aren’t legible anyway, I’d be surprised if border patrol people made a big deal out of it
Ahh yes, peaceful and friendly Mexico where everyone is safe. I'm booking my flight now!
where in Mexico are you going? 🙂
@@EatBailaTravel New Mexico 🤣🤣
I traveled to Mexico in 2015… I never paid tourist fee nor had a huge line. Now when I traveled to Bahamas the line was insane, but was never charged either 🤷🏽♀️
the tourist fee is usually charged automatically to your flight fee (built in when you buy your flight), they don't charge it at the airport, so you might be paying it and not even know! It knows to add the fee in depending on what kind of passport holder you are. I've tested this and have seen the price difference when putting in my US vs MX passport info at the time of online flight ticket purchase.
It’s the end for me that got me to subscribe
Se cuidan, se Bañan!! 🎉❤
😂 soooo… te bañaste? Jeje
"I didn't know you guys were pochos" haha 😆 😂 🤣 😅 I literally spit out my water I had been drinking!! Great video subscribed after seeing you dual citizenship passport.
Glad you enjoyed here's the full video in case you haven't seen it! Saludos!
Yes this video is helpful 👍😍
Glad to help! Saludos
I have dual citizenship as well but mine is US and Ireland, dad born there.
Nice! Glad you could take advantage
@@EatBailaTravel Yes glad to have it. My maternal grandma was born in Italy so I also have a claim to Italian citizenship but since both Ireland and Italy are in the EU there is not much benefit to get an Italian passport. I've been to Mexico many times. Lovely people, very friendly. God bless.
This video was so helpful, thank you! I do have one question that I haven't really been able to get an answer to online. I'm a U.S./Mexican dual citizen and I'm going to Mexico this summer to stay with my family but I'm not sure when I want to come back by. I wanted to get a one way ticket and then buy the return flight once I'm more sure. Would this be fine as long as I book my flight/use my Mexican passport the way you recommended? I saw a couple people saying that I would have problems since I won't have any proof of my return date.
if you're entering Mexico with your Mexican passport, you won't need proof of a return date. As a Mexican citizen, you're entitled to the right to be in Mexico as long as you want. Just make sure to buy your one way ticket to Mexico with your mexican name/passport info and when you're ready, buy your one way ticket to the US using your american name/passport info
@eatbailatravel thank for this information it was very helpful. So now I know how to travel with two passports. My only concern was upon my return to the United States, from my Vacation in Mexico. So does this still hold true when I return to the US do I just show both my passports Mexican and United States Passports. Can anybody else provide me with advice if the US immigration officer or Customs Border Protection Agent has questions why I'm traveling with both Passports.
when you're at the airport in Mexico checking in for your flight to return to the US, you'll need to present both passports. When you arrive to the US, you will only need to hand over your US passport to the immigration officer
@@EatBailaTravel Thanks so much for this Info.
Gracias Gracias Gracias Gracias 💗
saludos!
gracias!!!❤️
The challenging part I’m trying to figure out is how to avoid paying the Mexican tourism tax (UK) in the first place. Only Volaris gives you the option of choosing that you’re a Mexican citizen/resident. Trying to figure out for AM/Delta
Do you have a Mexican passport?
@@EatBailaTravel yes
@@wassupr0ckers if you have a Mexican passport, then you are a Mexican citizen
@@EatBailaTravel what I’m really trying to ask is how to avoid paying the tax when purchasing a flight ticket. For example a Aeromexico flight from the U.S. to Mexico is including the Mexico tourism tax, I’m wondering how can I avoid paying it. I clicked country of residence, selected Mexico, but still wouldn’t reduce the price of the ticket.
New subscriber here!!! I just got my dual citizenship a couple days ago, been traveling to Jalisco twice a year foe the last 20+ years, next time will be my first time traveling as a dual citizen, I learned a lot today but one thing was not to clear, so now when I buy my flight ticket to travel do I enter my Mexican or American passport info?
Hi! so sorry for replying a month late but here's my reply...
When traveling to Mexico from the US (and buying a roundtrip ticket) I would use your Mexican passport info. This is what I do. When you re-enter the US, simply present your US passport as normal. They don't even ask to see your flight info so they won't even know you entered Mexico as Mexican.
As a US citizen that lives in the US you should be using your US password to both enter en exit.
Why is that?
@@EatBailaTravel hi.. according to the travel government page "In addition, their dual nationality may hamper efforts of the U.S. Government to provide consular protection to them when they are abroad, especially when they are in the country of their second nationality. U.S. nationals, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States." I believe it's a precaution safety measure. Legally there is nothing that says otherwise.
@@mramz2933yes this is what has me confused with leaving the US 😩
Question - Don’t I need a stamp on my American passport when I go back to the US? Like, I read somewhere that I must legally leave and enter the U.S. as an American (so by showing my American passport)… so my question is, Can they stamp both my passports? For example, I will go to the Mexican line at Customs and Immigration, and I will show them my Mexican passport to prove my citizenship, but can they also stamp my American passport? I hope I’m being clear. I just got my Mexican passport last week, I’m reading different things online.
They will only stamp the passport you are using to leave and enter the country. They don't ask us for both passports at immigration only the one you plan to enter with. When you arrive the USA they will ask for your american passport and they will stamp it.
@@ELBarbarro yes, well put! If anyone feels overwhelmed by having to remember all this, a simple rule of thumb is to have both passports in hand when moving through the airport and presenting both. The airport staff will know which one is more relevant in the situation.
I think the law is that you must carry your US passport when traveling internationally, but I don't think it's forbidden to use another passport to enter another country. I'll try to check the law.
Here's another relevant page: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/Dual-Nationality-Travelers.html
I'm looking for the cite to the law itself but cannot find it at the moment. I've seen it before.
For example, if I'm traveling to Mexico, should I buy a one-way ticket to Mexico using my Mexican passport info and name and then a one-way ticket back to the USA with my USA passport info and name?
you can, but it's not necessary. If you're wanting to buy a roundtrip ticket, buy it using your Mexican passport (that way the airline won't charge you the tourism fee to enter Mexico). And when you are in line at customs & immigration to re-enter the US, just have your US passport in hand and you're good. They won't even ask for your Mexican passport or
flight info.
@@EatBailaTravel thank you 🙏
And what about to Argentina 🇦🇷?? Because I don’t know US citizens have to pay a visa to get in to that country
Not sure about Argentina to be honest
When buying a ticket how do you take off the tourism tax? It is just there included with all taxes. I tried with Delta and it still charges me. It doesn't even ask for my passport information until after I purchase.
I've run into this once before and I didn't get a chance to get my money back but my understanding is you can mention it to the attendants when you check in at the airport. Or even if you check in online before hand and have time, speak to an attendant about a refund for that fee. It's annoying and they shouldn't even charge you the fee prior to asking for passport info
Jenny and Kevin, not clear on the processes when leaving Mexico. Can you elaborate on the process and forms required? Where do we get the forms from?
As a dual citizen, you don’t have to worry about any immigration forms on the way out. The USA will ask for a customs forms (flight attendants will provide) to declare any goods you might be bringing back, but nothing on the immigration side of it.
Another benefit of Mexican citizenship, or that of any other former Spanish colony, is that it gives you the option to apply for Spanish citizenship after two years of residency there, instead of the usual 10. I think this only applies to those that acquired their citizenship through birth or through descent.
Hello,
I recently came across your video as I was preparing to use my Mexican passport to travel into Mexico using it for the first time. The problem that I’m running into now is that I am unable to do the online check-in with my American passport since I purchased my tickets as round trip so now the airline is asking for my Visa OR my residence information, which I do not have because I am a US citizen. Is doing the check-in in person my only option? Is there a way to avoid this in the future? I’m thinking buying separate tickets each way may be the option.
Anyways, I’m flying back to the US tomorrow and can update everyone else that has run into this and if I have any issues.
Quick update: I was able to check-in at the airport but had to still add the “visa/residency” info for which I used my US passport info under the ID/# information. I had to present both my passports to the airline representative for verification but it wasn’t an issue. Also when I arrived to the US, I did not have any problems or any questions asked 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
How would this work with global entry and pre check?
I married a Mexican National. Hopefully, it will be easier.
yep! Just join your spouse in the mexican national line 😊
Also, I think if you guys worked on the video picture tabs (click bait picture) it will really help you get more views. I only saw one decent picture. The video/graphic/recording quality has alot of room for improvement. So maybe getting help from video editing and recording proffesionals. Maybe not so many close up face shots and more camera Stand still camarography. Anyway, just a comment.
Agreed! Our goals for 2022 are to improve our photography and videography skills, particularly when it comes to thumbnails.
Hola, me acabo d hacer ciudadana puedo viajar a Mexico y regresar a usa con mi certificado y el passport mexicano??
hola! te acabas de hacer ciudadana EEUU? Si te refieres a eso, pues tienes que viajar con el pasaporte EEUU para volver a ingresar a EEUU, no creo que el certificado solo sea suficiente
My grandfather was a Mexican Citizen but I don’t have any of his documents, and I’m not really sure how to get them. How do I start the process in getting dual citizenship?
it might be tricky, but you should be able to obtain his birth certificate using yours and your parents (to prove the lineage)
@@EatBailaTravel hey me again, I've been watching your mexican dual citizenship Video and you mentioned that you'd have to have your parent with mexican citizenship present at your Meeting but my father is deceased and given that my mother wasn't Mexican that's the only family line I have, does this make it impossible for me to get a mexican citizenship from my family line?
I have a question I have a Mexico passport I’m born in the US but I cannot have a US passport because of child support but I want to travel to Mexico how can I go about that flying back into the United States without having a US passport
Oh 😯 I’m not sure about that..
So when you arrive into Mexico, do you get your Mexican Passport stamped by immigration? For the return to the states, will there be a problem cause of my mom’s maiden last name on my Mexican passport, my U.S. doesn’t have my mother’s maiden last name, when I check in for my return flight to the states.
Yes, they stamp my mexican passport upon entry to Mexico. And no there will not be a problem when re-entering the United States. The immigration officers at the airport do not care to see your flight. Here's when it is relevant: When you check in for return flight to the US using your Mexican name as it is on your Mexican passport, the airline attendant will ask you to present the additional documentation that a Mexican would need to enter the US. The options are a visa, a green card/residency, or a US passport. While you are boarding your flight, just have both passports on hand. When you arrive to the US, you only need to have your US passport on hand. We've done this many times!
Last note, you will be asked to fill out a little card to exit Mexico as a Mexican. It sounds a little silly, but it only takes a minute and they will have those forms available at your gate before you board.
@@EatBailaTravel thank you very much for responding and answering my question.
I have a few questions since i have two passports and the names are different as well. Which passport did you use to buy tickets in and out of the U.S. and Mexico. Also, which passport did you use to checking in, security check, exit, and boarding the plane? When you exit the U.S., do you have to use a US passport?
Do you know if a Mexican temporary or permanent resident (not national/citizen) can enter through the Mexican line or do they need to go through the visitor line?
Not sure to be honest. But we’ll ask next time we fly in to Mexico
@@EatBailaTravel That would be great to know. Thanks!
Lol Jenny’s thinking face is so serious
She’s so cute I’m so lucky I get to see her serious face quite often
@@EatBailaTravel lol y’all are a good team 👍🏽
I plan to visit Mexico City in August with my sister and she is a Mexican citizen. Would I be able to go to the Mexican national line with her or does this only work for couples?
Oh good question. My understanding was that it applied to family, not just couples. You can certainly try it and worst they say is no 😁
Wondering if anyone has ever had this issue before. I have dual citizenship to Mexico and USA. We just traveled to Mexico in May and had no issues on the way there--I presented and entered Mexico with my Mexican passport. However, on our way back to the US, I presented my USA passport and the customs agent told me I needed to have my American passport stamped and I couldn't be using both passports because I "was now only a US citizen." I know I can have both citizenships, but now I'm confused on how to re-enter without this issue? Should I just present both passports at the same time?
In the dozens of times we’ve crossed back and forth, we’ve never been told that. You are legally allowed to have both citizenships and enter the country (either one) with that respective passport. What are they gonna do? Not let you in the country?
TIA, very helpful.
What if i only have my mexican passport but not an american passport? Will my American ID be enough to re-enter america? Im on a border town. My alternative would be to leave and arrive from mexico airports and walk back over. I never have an issue driving or walking back over with only my id.
It’s my understanding that border towns allow crossing with ID’s but I don’t have personal experience with that so I don’t know for sure.
I have dual citizenship and dual passports. If I leaves the us with my American passport and enter Mexico si th my Mexican one will I still be able to use the US human rights consular services or does Mexico restrict them because I entered with my Mexican?
Idk if you’ll understand what I’m asking lol
Yea I understand! You still have access to most services but there are a couple of things that they may not help with. What exactly I’m not sure (sorry), but it’s my understanding that if you’re a Mexican citizen in Mexico and need help, the Mexican laws might apply to you more than the US ones, depending on the situation and what you need help with
I heard that if you have a Mexican passport, by Mexican law you always have to use it to enter the country. You can no longer use your U.S. passport when entering Mexico if you become a citizen. Is this true?
Not sure but we doubt that’s true. I’m sure you have the power to choose which passport you will use.
Greetings, great video. Just a quick question. Is it the same for American-born dual citizens than for Mexican-born dual citizens? I have heard some horror stories about people getting their second citizenship stripped because of getting into the country this way. Please let me know if these stories are an exaggeration or there is some ground to this and to being cautious about it.
Best regards, keep up the great work
hmm, I haven't heard stories like that but it's certainly worth taking precaution. We recently entered Mexico with both of our passports in hand, and the immigration officer chose to stamp our American passport (and wrote 180 days on it). So I asked her why, since I was a Mexican citizen trying to enter as Mexican, and she said she's supposed to stamp my US passport. Granted, moments ago, she'd asked me where I lived, and we don't currently have a real home since we travel full-time, but to avoid a long explanation, I simply said "Chicago". I think that's why she stamped my US passport but once she did that I said "but I'm moving to Mexico and don't plan to leave in the next 180 days"... she stared at me blankly and said nothing.. LOL so at the end of all this we just walked away but it did leave me a bit confused.. might be worth doing some further research. Being stripped of one of these two citizenships doesn't sound right to me
@@EatBailaTravelvery similar thing happened to me. It's scary, I have home in both places. Seems like they want the document of where you live and be treated as a tourist of the other country which is fucked up.
Question, my traveling partner only holds a US passport while I hold both. When arriving at the airport in Mexico and choosing which line to go through, do we have to be married in order for them to be able to come though the Mexican nationals line with me or is just my own Mexican nationality good enough for them to pass through with me as a guest on the same reservation? I only ask because i know you mentioned you're both married. Not sure if this is only limited to marriage cases
Oh, good question. I recall being told that it’s family members who can accompany you in the line but you’re traveling together so it would make sense for your partner to join you in the Mx national line. But that’s just my opinion. I don’t know for sure. I would ask a staff member before choosing a line and ask if your partner can join you in the national line
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Can I put my Mexican passport info when buying a both way ticket or is only for the one way?
Yes you definitely! Still carry both so you can use the American to re-enter the US. But yes the info can be the Mexican passport info
Hi There, cool video but I have a question? When you book your flights from the US, do you do them round trip or one way? Reason I ask is, you said from US to Mex enter mex passport #. Wouldn’t that number appear on the return flight? Also would that affect my global entry/ Sentry security check on the way back to the US? (I have Sentry/Global pass). Thank you in advance
Hi, I've never seen my passport number printed on my boarding pass. I know it's common to type in the passport number when purchasing the flights, but that's about it. We don't have Global Entry so I'm not sure how that would impact that but I've traveled back and forth with both passports numerous times and they've never checked my 2 passports and boarding pass at the same time. When I buy roundtrip flights from US to Mexico, I use my Mexican name and passport number. When it's time to re-enter the United States, I simply present my US passport and nothing else. Customs and border patrol never check the boarding pass to see if the name matches, they only care about your US passport. Hope this helps answer your questions!
Even if you use your Mexican Passport you can enter your Global Known Traveler Number at the space provided when you book your flight/s.
Your e-ticket or paper ticket must show TSA on it. If not, let the airline clerk that it must be shown in order for you to use the TSA line at the U.S airport.
So when I book to Mexico as a dual citizenship I should enter the Mexican passport information? And I won’t have a problem coming back to the USA since in Mexico they add moms last name and in USA I just have dads last name?
As in my Mexican passports has NAME, DADS LAST NAME, MOMS LAST NAME
USA Passport I have NAME AND DADS LAST NAME
Hi Vanessa, that’s correct! Book with your Mexican passport info to go to Mexico. When you re-enter the US, simply present your US passport. They won’t know (nor care) that your flight ticket has 2 last names. I used to worry about that too but they’ve never asked to see my flight details or ticket
@@EatBailaTravel ah perfect thank you so much. I been nervous about this since I will be traveling soon. I was also worry that the airline won’t let me board back to the US since the airline ticket won’t match my US passport. I’m overthinking it
You’ll have a chance to present your US passport to the airline when you arrive and check in at the airport 👍🏽🛂
This was very helpful it is my first time using my Mexican passport while flying to Mexico. I have a question though, if I fill up my flying info with my American passport, would I have to show immigration in Mexico both of my passports then to? I just don't want any confusion while using it for the first time. Thank you for the video 😊
Hi Wendy! That's a good question.. I'm not sure what would happen if you were to fill up one of the passport pages.. I always have both passports handy just in case and present the one that's relevant. The Mexican passport when entering/exiting Mexico and the American one when entering/exiting the USA. Does that help?
I'm trying to get my dual citizenship - US born to parents born in Mexico. My challenge is my mom's documents because my parents divorced when I was 3 and she remarried twice afterward. I'm concerned about her current last name not matching my birth certificate and not sure if I need additional paper work to prove she is who she is. I think I need to gather what I can and go to the consulate and have them review my docs and advise me.
hi, that's not uncommon so all you'll need to do is bring her current marriage certificate and divorce documents from her divorce with your father (in addition to her ID's and birth certificates). They'll be pieces of a puzzle but it shouldn't be too complicated. But yes, if you have the chance to take your docs in advance to have them review that's always best for peace of mind
@@EatBailaTravel thank you! I spoke to my mom yesterday and she has all of her documents, as she has needed them herself at times. I think I’m my head I made it more complicated but it should not be too difficult, especially since I am not in a rush.
What about for early check in when going back to the US from Mexico, do I fill it out with my US passport ?
Correct!
Question I’m traveling to Mexico next month so for the return flight from
Mexico do I put my U.S. passport info ? Or like you said in the video use the Mexican passport info and then present the U.S passport before boarding the plane?
If you’re buying a round trip flight, just use your Mexican passport info (and yes, just present your US passport when traveling back to the US). If you’re buying the flights separately, then I would use the US passport info for the return flight to the US
@@EatBailaTravel thank you this was helpful that’s exactly what I’m doing I’m using one airplane into Mexico and another airline into the U.S..
@@yandelhernandez-bv1sm nice! Enjoy your travels 🇲🇽🇺🇸✈️🤗
Una pregunta. Yo quisiera hacer nacionalidad a mis hijos. Pero no les puse mi apellido solo el de su papa . Creen q en el mexicano le podria poner mi apellido??
Si se puede
Thanks for the info. I’m about to apply for my dual nationality and have two questions of this. Hope you or someone knows the answers lol. So when you book tickets do you do round trip and put your Mexican passport number? Or do you buy 2 one way tickets? Also, I have global entry and was wondering if I put the Mexican passport number would it let me input my global number without my American passport?
You buy round trips with your Mexican passport but not so sure about the global entry. 😔
@@EatBailaTravel thank you for answering!
Hello, quick question my mom has her maiden last name on Mexican passport and married last name on her American. When you book the flights for round trip do you go with the maiden last name or book 2 one-way tickets? Hope I’m being clear ):
Yep, I (Jenny) face the same issue with my names and passports. I have mostly purchased one way flights because of our travel schedules, but for round trip flights in the past, I’ve booked with my Mexican maiden name. When it’s time to re-enter the USA, she’ll want to have both passports handy. She should be fine!
I had a problem entering back to the US (I'm Mexican, became US Citizen later) they asked bunch of questions as if I was a tourist, it creeped me out. But I never showed my Mexican passport before. Maybe that would make more sense to the immigration agent?
There’s no need to show your Mexican passport when entering the US if you have the US passport. It sounds to me that this guy was making an assumption or discriminating
You have to present both passport on mexico airport. The USA is used to enter the USA and the Mexican passport because if you don't they will ask for the form for foreigners. After that they give you form that you need fill out before the plane departure. I forgot to mention on the USA airport on the check you show Mexican passport and next to the TSA there will be a USA customs you should them the American passport
Yes! Its good to be ready with both at all times at the airport
Hola. I have dual citizenship, mexican-american and have had issues with mexican inmigración agents when leaving and reentering México. Because I refuse to obtain a mexican pasaporte. I agree that I neeed mi american pasaporte to enter the USA but acording to mexican law I dont have to have a mexican passport to travel, therefore I travel only with my american passport altough mexican authorities dont like it.
Why not use both? You can use your American passport to enter the USA and the Mexican passport to enter Mexico. That’s what we do and it makes traveling between countries a breeze
Can you go through The Global Entry kiosks if yiu left with a Mexican passport and re-entered with a US passport? Just curious because I have Global Entry. Thank. Love your channel.
we don't have Global Entry but I would think you could because you're still entering the US as an American passport holder. Wish I could give you a more concrete answer! Thanks for your support, Wanda 😊
There are tons and tons of info about US born citizens getting dual citizenship. I was born in Mexico and became a naturalized US citizen who wants his dual citizenship. How hard is that to do? Hardly any info available on this.
that's quite simple to do. Since you were born in Mexico, you are already considered a Mexican citizen, you just need your documents. Do you have your Mexican birth certificate with you? If not, you'll need to get a certified copy printed from a Mexican Consulate in the US or registro civil office in Mexico. You'll need the BC to get your Mexican passport and that's pretty much it.. it's just a matter of getting the appointments
You guys are the bees knees 😎
Thanks Gil! Saludos
would you mind explaining which one they need to stamp? last time they stamped my Mexican passport and then I needed to go to another office at the airport to get my US passport stamped in order to get back in with my US passport? Do they usually stamp both passport upon entering Mexico?
really? that's never happened to me before.. strange. I wonder why that made you do that
I havent travelled internationally as an adult, but thelast part confuses me when you check in to leave.
You check in with both? But arrive and the go to the national line? But there wont be a stamp or whatever on the US passport or it wont show that you left US because you used the mexican one ? Or does it not matter?
Dear Eat Bailla;I just want to ask you if you know, why I had to pay the foreign fee when i
I came back to USA.I have two passports,Mex & USA.
The airline do not accept my Mexican passport,because I made the reservation with the USA passport..
It is that right? o I made a mistake in my reservation's .
I like your channel.
Hi, you paid the foreign fee because you booked your ticket with your US passport info. When I book roundtrip flights from USA to MX, I use my MX passport info for the booking. It hasn't been a problem re-entering the US because I always have both passports in hand when going through customs and immigration.
When your getting into the National lines at the airport and Kevin got into the Mexican line does he get an entry form? Even if he is in the Mexican line with you
actually, everyone gets an entry form nowadays. Your passport will determine which kind you get
Hey hope you're having a great day i have dual citizenship from the u.s and nicaragua, I'm trying to fly out the u.s to go to nicaragua can I leave checking with my Nicaraguan passport without showing the gringo one I don't plan to come back anyways
What we do is leave Mexico as Mexicans and come back as Americans. If you leave USA as a citizen of Nicaragua you shouldn't have a problem
@@EatBailaTravel thank you♥️
are you from lil village ? im frm chicago and jus wanted to guess lol
We are from Cicero, Little village/la 18. Saludos