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Get the passport. It is better and people don't automatically assume you are illegal like they would if you bust out with a Matricula. The matricula is like $27 and my passport was about $90 but it expires in 5 years. I use that to go to bars and clubbing and no one has ever said anything important. I hear comments like is this you? Is it real? Wow this is big? I have never been to a casino with it but I am gald to hear Dreamies do it all the time.

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Did you get the passport at the same place you got your matricula.

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Where else? You get both at the Mexican Consulate, of course.

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Yeah what he said. Just make sure you make two different appointments. I didn't and I was only allowed to get one and had to go back and you know how those places are. I must admit I went about two months ago and they were much more organized.

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LOl. I used to live in stockton as well. I went to Franklin H.S.

Anyways, you're better off getting a passport. People will most likely assume that you're a tourist.

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I recently made an appointment to renew both passport and matrícula. If you ask, they allow you to make the appointment to renew both documents at the same time, that way you don't have to haul your ass off to the consulate twice...

BTW, welcome back stars :)

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I went to the Mexican consulate in Houston for the first time about a week ago. Got the matricula for $27 and during the process my mother suggested renewing my expired passport, paid $101 for six years. I arrived there at 1.30 and left at 6.45. The place was crowded, the employees and everyone in general were very friendly. As long as you provide all the required documentation and make copies beforehand the process goes really smooth. Bring a companion, a book, or music. I like showing my matricula better than showing my tourist visa's copy.