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Travel Documents? What Documents?
The proper documentation is necessary wherever you travel.
Mexico is no different.
The requirements vary slightly by your nationality, and special regulations apply to minors.
Below you will find all the documents you need to keep your trip running smoothly.
U.S. Citizens:
Canadian citizens:
Other Nationalities:
Minors:
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U.S. Citizens:
While U.S. citizens currently do not need to have a passport to travel to Mexico, having one can be a great advantage if you hate long lines.
New Requirements for Travelers Between the United States and the Western Hemisphere.
The amount of time spent in line at customs entering and leaving Mexico can be cut greatly just by using a passport for identification.
Even an old passport will be accepted if it has expired within the last five years.
Canceled passports are not acceptable.
Visas are likewise not required of U.S. Citizens for tourist or a transit stay of up to 30 days.
Mexico does require three things:
1. Photo ID
Acceptable items include: Passport or Drivers License
2. Proof of citizenship
Acceptable items include: Passport, Original Birth Certificate with official state stamp, notarized copy of
Birth Certificate, notarized Affidavit of Citizenship, original U.S. Naturalization papers or laminated card.
Married women who would like to use their Birth Certificate should also carry their
Marriage Certificate or a notarized affidavit with their married name.
3. Tourist card
Tourist cards are provided free of charge to visitors. It is valid for a single entry
of up to 180 days.
Most airlines serving Mexico disperse tourist cards before arrival.
However, you may obtain tourist cards in advance from the Consulate, Tourism Office.
When you arrive in Mexico, your first stop will be Mexican immigration, where your proof of citizenship will be inspected and visitor card validated.
You will be given a blue copy.
It is very important that you not lose this as it must be returned upon departure.
Write down your tourist card number and keep it with your travel documents, as this will be very helpful should you lose your card.
Always keep your tourist card and travel documents in a secure place.
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Canadian citizens:
Canadian versions of the above documents are acceptable, notarized affidavits of citizenship must be executed in Canada.
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Other Nationalities:
Foreign citizens are required to have a valid Passport.
A consular Visa from the Mexican Consulate may also be necessary.
Contact the Mexican Consulate or any airline serving Mexico for details regarding entry requirements for your specific nationality.
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Minors:
There are very strict regulations governing travel by minors (any person under 18) in Mexico.
• If traveling alone the minor must have a notarized consent form signed by
both parents.
The airline will also require the name, address and phone number of the person meeting an unaccompanied minor upon arrival in Mexico.
• If traveling with only one parent, the minor must have a notarized letter of consent signed by the parent not traveling.
This is particularly important to remember in cases that involve divorce. Legal custody is not enough.
If the other parent is deceased or the child has only one legal parent, a notarized statement must be obtained as proof.
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