Minors

•  Any person under 18 years of age is considered a minor. Very strict regulations govern travel by minors into Mexico.

•  If traveling alone, the minor must have a notarized consent form signed by both parents.

•  If traveling with only one parent, the minor must have a notarized letter of consent signed by the parent not traveling.

•  If traveling with only one parent and the other parent is deceased or the child has only one legal parent, a notarized statement must be obtained as proof.

•  Airlines will also require the name, address and phone of the person meeting the unaccompanied minor upon arrival in Mexico.

Tourist Card
The Mexican government provides tourists cards free of charge to visitors. The tourist card is "permission" from the Mexican government to visit the country. Although sometimes difficult to acquire in large quantities, airlines always have an abundant supply upon check-in.

When you arrive in Mexico, your first stop will be Mexican Immigration. Mexican Immigration will inspect your proof of citizenship and validate your tourist card. The inspector will give you a blue copy - don't lose it! The copy must be returned upon departure.

Write down your tourist card number and keep it with your travel documents. If the card is lost, having the number will help greatly. Be sure to keep your tourist card and travel documents in a secure place.

Tourist cards can be validated for up to 180 days.