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Mexican Travel Requirements - Update

Minors Travelling to Mexico

The Mexican government has enacted new laws regarding minors travelling to Mexico by themselves or without their parents or guardian. There have been multiple news releases on this issue. Because the laws are so new, there is currently some uncertainty about what exactly is required for minors travelling to Mexico. Up until recently, the intent of the Mexican government was to enforce the new laws as of February 16, 2013.  This would have required a notarized letter of consent, which also required authentication and legalization.

We can advise that as of February 1, 2013, the Mexican government has decided to suspend the enforcement of these new migration laws until January 24, 2014. Until then, Mexican immigration authorities are only requiring minors who are travelling alone, or without both parents/ guardians, to carry a valid passport. That said, the Canadian government still highly recommends that the minor carries a notarized letter of consent in these situations. So, to be on the safe side, despite the temporary suspension of the new law, we recommended that children traveling alone or with only one parent carry a notarized letter of consent from both parents, or the absent parent (or a document proving sole custody), as it may be requested on the return trip.

This article will explain more about notarized consent letters, and how Brosgall Legal | Notary Services can assist. If you have any questions, or want to book an appointment, please send us an email or call us at 604-685-ADAM [2326]. You may also visit our VancouverNotary.biz home page for further information.

Mexican Consulate News Release:

The Mexican consulate in Vancouver has this to say on their website as of February 1, 2013:

NEW MIGRATORY REGULATIONS

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THE TRAVEL OF MINORS (FEBRUARY 1, 2013)

The exit requirement for Mexican and foreign minors (under 18 years of age) travelling alone or accompanied by a third party of legal age (grandparent, aunt/uncle, sibling, or other), that states the need to present a notarized letter of consent from both parents or the minor's legal guardians or those with parental authority, duly legalized by the Mexican Consulate or Embassy in Canada and translated into Spanish, has been suspended until January 24, 2014.

In the aim of facilitating the travel of national and foreign tourists, Mexican immigration authorities will allow the entry to and departure from Mexican territory, of minors travelling with at least one parent; with the person who holds parental authority; alone or accompanied by an adult who does not hold parental authority; with the presentation of the minor's valid passport.

The requirements established by the Canadian government for minors to enter and depart from Canada, should be consulted at the following webpage: http://travel.gc.ca/travelling/children

Notarization, Authentication, and Legalization

If you require a notarizated letter of consent, and/or an Authentication and Legalization of a letter of consent for your child, please contact our Vancouver notary office. For more information, please read our articles about Authentication and Legalization, and consent letters. Brosgall Legal's owner and principal, Adam Brosgall, is an experienced Vancouver Notary Public, Commissioner of Oaths, and Lawyer. He is fully qualified, licenced, and insured to do all forms of notarizations. If you have any questions, please feel free to send us an email, or call 604-685-ADAM [2326] to book an appointment. Same day service and walk-ins are welcome. Please see our VancouverNotary.biz website home page for our other services, and we look forward to seeing you.

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