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O F I C I A L   N O T I C E
Wednesday January 20th 2010
For all Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents in Canada planning to travel to Mexico
there are new requirements for entry into Mexico as of MARCH 1st 2010.
 
All CANADIAN CITIZENS will be required to present:
a)       Valid passport.
 
All PERMANENT RESIDENTS IN CANADA will be required to present one of the following:
a)       Permanent Resident Card or
b)       Certificate of Identity or
c)       Refugee Travel Document
 
The following requirement aligns Mexico to all the security measures established by the ICAO | International Civil Aviation Organization
 
** VISA is NOT REQUIRED for Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents in Canada to enter Mexico as a tourist.  
 
Out of 1 .2 million Canadian Tourists that visited Mexico in 2009 only 10,000 did not have a passport as form of ID.
Les than 1%. Source * Instituto Nacional de Migracion Mexico

 

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
 
*Check the enclosed documents to ensure all the details regarding the names, dates and destinations are correct
* Ensure that you have the required documentation such as a valid passport, notarized declaration, visa. Consult Wander Travel if you are unsure.
* Please note that additional documentation my be required when only one parent or adults other than the parents are travelling with children.
* Tourist Cards are required when travelling to Cuba or the Dominican Republic and will be distributed onboard your aircraft. Please complete both  
   sections prior the landing and present it to the local authorities upon arrival.
* Airline seating is assigned on a first come first serve basis
* Pre-assigned seating is available on most flights at a minimal fee.
 
PACKING YOUR BAGS
 
* Baggage tags are available from the Airline Representative
* Standard baggage allowance per person is 2 pcs @ 20Kg total
* Please confirm with airline as allowances may vary
* Carry-on is limited to 1 piece per person and must not exceed 9”X16”X20” in size. Please check with the airline about items that are not allowed in
    your carry-on
* It is advisable to pack your carry-on bag with items that you will immediately need upon arrival. Standard hotel check-in is usually between 12-3pm
   local time.
 
BEFORE YOU LEAVE FOR THE AIRPORT
 
* Check your departure time with the airline or contact Wander Travel
* Please check-in at the airport 3-4hours before departure. There are non refunds for missed flights
 
AT YOUR DESTINATION
 
* Upon arrival in your destination you will be required to claim your luggage and exit the terminal
* Going through customs agents

 

 

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