Playa Del Carmen and Tulum Mexico Real Estate | NEW MEXICO TRAVEL LAW FOR MINORS

NEW MEXICO TRAVEL LAW FOR MINORS

As of November 9, 2012, several new immigration laws in Mexico have gone into effect. One of the most important changes relates to minors entering and leaving Mexico.

Mexican and foreign minors (under 18 years of age) traveling to and from Mexico must present written permission from both parents or a guardian, in addition to their passport. Under new changes, all parental permission documents issued outside Mexico must be:

• Notarized
• Legalized by the Mexican consulate or embassy
• Translated into Spanish

Written permission for a minor must include the following:

• The parents' permission for the minor to travel alone or with another adult
• Information on the adult traveling with the minor (if applicable)
• The purpose of the trip
• The length of the trip (with specific dates of entry and departure)

Many airlines and travel agents haven't been notifying travelers of the new regulations, and they may still be unaware of the changes. As a result, several Canadian minors traveling with extended family members have recently been turned away from entering Mexico when presenting written parental permission without legalizing or translating the document.

At this point, minors traveling to Mexico with at least one parent do not require any authorization.