Raptor Expeditions - El Bandito 500 - Baja

[Raptor Expeditions]

It will be made very clear to all signed up participants the requirements and general prep LONG before our departure date. Every truck will be well prepared for this event, and our team will ensure we all have the safest and most fun experience possible.

 

[Kuuaki]

Quick question, aside from passports and enhanced drivers license from certain states, do you know if SENTRI will work?


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[RivRaptor]

Im interested. Sent an email for a couple of questions.

 

[BlueSVT]

Quick question, aside from passports and enhanced drivers license from certain states, do you know if SENTRI will work?


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I imagine if you've been qualified through the SENTRI process (and your Raptor is also registered under your SENTRI approved vehicles), then it would work. However, I'm not sure that all crossings have SENTRI lanes, or access.

In either case, bringing a passport will still be a requirement, as this will also be your best bet for identification when in Mexico for a variety of possible circumstances.

Best thing I've done, is getting the Passport Card. Much easier and smaller than a passport, waterproof, etc. Basically, it's like a driver's license.

Lots of time until October... many options! Even those that don't have a passport yet have plenty of time to get one. I'd highly recommend adding the Passport Card option at the time you apply for a passport. It's not much more.

 

[sonoma]

I applied for the passport card with the book.

Keeping the book in a safe place and carrying the card.

 

[WRCRaptor]

I just renewed my passport and got the card option as well. The card is for land and sea crossing for Canada and Mexico only passbook good for all border crossings. If I go on a trip like this I would cary both in case I need to fly home or the possibility of a local authority that is very strict. I cross in to canda occasionally on day trips and the card is great, we do have inhanced drivers licence but I prefer the passcard.

 

[sonoma]

Well, I am thinking about where to keep the passbook safe and secure while there. Obviously, I will be carrying the card around with me, but it seems rather hard to secure both together (walking around, in hotel rooms, or on the truck) I'll have to see what the people more knowledgeable than me in terms of Mexico have to say about it.

 

[WRCRaptor]

Yes that is a concern, I usually keep the passport around my near at all times when traveling out of the country. The card is great for day trips to canada and will cary it with me if I go to Mexico just as a convenience. I would not think it is a good idea to lock it in the truck. Look at a site like Magellans.com for ideas on passport carry options.

 

[BlueSVT]

I usually only bring the card. No need for the book, unless you had to fly for some reason. Under those circumstances, it means that you had some sort of last minute emergency... in which case I'm sure they would accept your passport card given the circumstances. After all, you can't be refused entry back into your own country... just may be extra questioning involved.

 

[sonoma]

That's what I've heard. That the passcard is enough for travelers to Mexico. I also agree, in the event of an emergency they will probably fly you out. You can probably register with the American Embassy in Mexico too just in case to let them know you are there during those dates.