11 years old child entering Mexico without parents
 

Hi, we are Japanese cietizens, and we are planing to visit México, but entering in diferent dates and routes. My son is 11 years old and i need to know wich documents are required? Like return ticket, letter from both parent, birth certificate, etc? Thanks

Welcome to FlyerTalk.

We have moved your post from the Technical Support and Feedback to the Mexico forum.

First, I would recommend using IATA TIMATIC, used by the airlines to determine if documentation is sufficient to fly: TIMATIC (link) via United Airlines.

TIMATIC states, in part:

If the child is entering alone, an adult person should meet the child.

However, you may be traveling through a third country, e.g. the USA, that may have different requirements and will require documentation - the USA does not offer international transit and all connecting passengers must have permission to enter the USA. The TIMATIC printout specifies further.

We have a thread here that will answer most of your questions. I recommend reading it; it contains a lot of useful i and contains links to resources.

Requirements for visiting Mexico as a tourist (FMM, "tourist card", visa, etc.).

A return ticket must be held; those without one may be denied entry to Mexico.

Your child should have a notarized letter, preferably in Spanish, with the authorization of the non-traveling parent to avoid any issues with The Hague convention on children abduction. It may not be requested, but on the other hand it is required under the treaty. If the child is flying alone, the letter should include both parents' authorization, and ideally name the person(s) in Mexico who would be responsible for the child.

JDiver, Moderator

If the son will enter by plane, you should check on airline unaccompanied minor rules.

You could call the Mexican embassy or consulate that covers your home area. They can tell you exactly what you need. <redacted>

Thank you só much for all the replie!!!