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The Monitor reports that, beginning March 1, 2010, foreign visitors will need a passport to enter Mexico. The requirement will not apply to visitors traveling to one of Mexico’s border cities, e.g., Reynosa or Nuevo Progresso, and who visit only the border area. However, visitors traveling beyond the border area will need to show their passport to immigration officials. For Americans and Canadians traveling beyond border regions, a tourist card will be required (at no cost for a visit of up to seven days, or approximately $20 for a six-month tourist card).