Want to go to Hong Kong in TJ but.....

Go for it. You can always wade back across the rio grande.

You need to wait. They check passports going into Mexico now as well as coming back to the US. Not worth the hassle imo.

Get your passport card then get down there!

By the letter of the law going in both directions, you need to have a passport or passport card to cross. I have however been waived into Mexico without being asked any questions. Another TUSCL'er also forgot his passport after flying down and meeting us in San Diego last year and he was able to cross back after receiving a stern talking to after showing just his driver's license. And he was a big, dark, Mexican dude.

So "at your own risk" should be be the caveat that you abide by. Is the cheap, young, endless pussy worth it?

If you are reading about American citizens being prevented from visiting Mexico because they are not carrying a passport, then most likely it is 6-12 months old information.

Currently, they might spend 60 seconds with you, but they'll let you in to their country.

^^^^^^the real question is, will I be let back into the US? If I'd be stuck for a couple of days fuck that. But if it's just a multi hour ordeal that'd be worth the fun and debauchery IMO.

You can get an "expedited passport" made in a week for an additional fee. I got mine through regular processing and it took 3 weeks.

Given all the confusion and consternation regarding immigration (particularly via Mexico), I wouldn't take the chance. Get your passport.

I don't understand why anyone that travels wouldn't have a passport I have had a passport since I was 14 and have always renewed it when it get to within 6 months of the expiration date. I consider it as a vital document just like my DL and CCP.

The potential risk isn't worth the reward. It's not as though you can't get a passport - it's just a matter of waiting a bit.

Get your appointment scheduled (at a post office or other location) and then you will be closer to enjoying the trip.

Thanks for all you voices of reason. Yeah I knew deep down that I should wait. This thread was that tiny hope that maybe it wasn't as risky as I was thinking.

Oh well. COI strip clubs will have to do. It's just that I've been reading a lot of reviews lately. And realizing that I've actually been visiting the worst strip clubs value wise (Vegas). Despite that I've still had great fun. But with this trip to Socal and reading both reviews of COI and LA strip clubs, a lot of folks in these reviews were recommending making the drive to San Diego to cross the border for Hong Kong. Still, the COI clubs sound much better value wise than Vegas, but talent wise I'm reading that it won't match Vegas. Guess I'll find out in two days.

Thanks again guys.

I agree with call.me.ishmael. Get a passport book and/or card. I've even started using my passport book/card at TSA because of the uncertainty if my DL is or is not real.ID compliant.

“Value” and “Vegas” are two words that can’t be used in the same sentence, unless you’re ordering a value meal at the Wendy’s drive-thru in South Henderson.

Shailynn that's why I wanted to go to Hong Kong to get both the talent level and the value. You're absolutely right about no such thing as value in Vegas. Despite that, I had fun so it is what it is. Can't wait to finally hit a club in a different city other than Vegas or SF. SF sucks ass also.

TFP,

Yes, you'll be allowed back into your country. They cannot legally prevent you from coming back into your own country. The reports you are reading, here and other places, seem mixed simply because responders are getting mixed up between coming and going.

Just go. If you're concerned about getting back home, fugettaboutit!!!

I've done extensive traveling, been to over 60 countries, and been to TJ so many times over the last 10 years I can't even count them.

Just go!

I wouldn't want to give bad advice that might cause you problems, but if you're going to be in SoCal anyway, why not give it a shot? If they don't let you into Mexico, it's just a wasted two-hour drive each way. If you get in, I can't imagine them preventing you from returning as long you're able to prove you're an American (driver's license, birth certificate). But, again, I don't know and wouldn't want to lead you astray. A Mexican jail might not be good for one's rectal health (j/k, sort of).
I do know this. If I didn't have a passport (have had one for 25-plus years), I would apply for one about 5 seconds after reading my first review of Hong Kong.

JAprufrock that's exactly what I did. I should have it in the next 3 weeks.

In the meantime, the COI clubs gave me a good warm up on what to expect in TJ. That city might as well be mini TJ lol.