single parent immigration requirement

Caudia · 08-07-2008

im leaving on tuesday with my 13 year old son.
Does anyone know about the regulation of having a notorized permission from other parent to enter and leave mexico?

I have sole custody so not sure? Anyone going with teens from 14- 26 to Grand Palladium and PDC. We need some buddies.

Tommygurl · 08-07-2008

My husband & I are still together & I need a notarized letter to take the kids into the US from Canada myself. I am positive it is the same for Mexico.

Caudia · 08-07-2008

Just talked to the consulate here only valid passport is required now . Whew!!!!!
no need for signatures and documents. Great releif

TheHunters · 08-07-2008

Thanks for finding out Claudia. We will be at Sandos Caracol from Aug 16-23. My son is 12 and dtr is 17 (18th b-day while we are in Playa!). I too have custody and I had forgotten about the notarized letter. Do you have a web address or name of someone if this is questioned on arrival?

Weave · 08-07-2008

Caudia- Recommend you double-check what you heard...either by calling airport or searching here more.
I traveled to Mexico from US alone w/my son, and I'm pretty sure I needed a notary letter -- in addition to his passport -- it TO GET ON THE PLANE in US!

Weave · 08-07-2008

Found this...I'm sure there's more...

http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carm...ne-parent.html

Playadicta · 08-07-2008

Caudia, My friend and I traveled from the US with her 12 y/o daughter in January 2008 and all she needed was a passport. I searched on the airlines site and printed out their regulations stating that was all she needed just in case. Not sure if different airlines could have different policies or it could be different if your not from US. Have a great time!!

EDIT: oh, duh... I just saw that you said you already checked the consulate and got your answer. I'm sure the consulate will be relieved that I am backing them up

**ryberg** · 08-07-2008

OK, sorry, but I have to ask: did you mean to make your username "Claudia" (as some here have already referred to you and as I thought your name was at first, too), or did it intentionally come out without the 'l' (and if so, what's the story behind "Caudia")?

Feel free not to answer if you don't want to. Just had to ask.

Steve

Caudia · 08-07-2008

thanks Ryberg
my user name is CAUDIA that little L slips in there
Just to repeat : a childs valid passport is enough for "lone" parent to enter Mexico
the regulation has changed i dont know when but the consulate sent me their regulations to print out and take with me just in case.I think the problem is that lots of americans travel without passports for their kids. To get a passport you need permission of both parents so child having a passport indicates permission of second parent anyway.
Problem is if child does not have his own passport.

Caudia · 08-07-2008

hey Weave when was that?and which airline?

solcats3 · 08-07-2008

I believe US kids need their own passports now.

**ryberg** · 08-07-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by solcats3

I believe US kids need their own passports now.

Yes all US citizens need their own passports for re-entry (by air, at least) now. I think the question here is if such a notarized letter is needed for minors in addition to just the passport...

Steve

**Shammy** · 08-07-2008

EVERYONE needs a passport, regardless of age. Even a month old baby needs one!

There has been much talk about having a notorized form when parents travel with a child sans the other parent, or when people take other people's kids on vacation. You need it, you don't need it...etc. Bottom line, some ticket agents still do ask for that letter, and if you don't have it - while you may get through - it's a huge hassle. I tell all my clients to bring the notorized letter JUST IN CASE. I even e mail them the form so they can print it out and have it signed. If no one asks for it, great. But if they do, you have it.

Weave · 08-07-2008

Caudia- I'd say 2006, USA 3000 out of Baltimore. Airport desk agent asked for to see it... I had it, so everything went fine... (btw, he had his own passport)
Since Shammy the travel expert has commented, I'd go with what she says!

Caudia · 08-07-2008

well good to know but is it the airline here with the problem or the Mexican imigration?
If i uderstnad you it was the airline that had the problem not the mex immigration right? Mexican consulate here in germany say s passport is enough -Why the airllines care i dont have a clue.

08-07-2008	#1 (permalink)
Caudia lost on fifth Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 10	single parent immigration requirement im leaving on tuesday with my 13 year old son. Does anyone know about the regulation of having a notorized permission from other parent to enter and leave mexico? I have sole custody so not sure? Anyone going with teens from 14- 26 to Grand Palladium and PDC. We need some buddies.

08-07-2008	#7 (permalink)
Playadicta way into it Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 201	Caudia, My friend and I traveled from the US with her 12 y/o daughter in January 2008 and all she needed was a passport. I searched on the airlines site and printed out their regulations stating that was all she needed just in case. Not sure if different airlines could have different policies or it could be different if your not from US. Have a great time!! EDIT: oh, duh... I just saw that you said you already checked the consulate and got your answer. I'm sure the consulate will be relieved that I am backing them up Last edited by Playadicta; 08-07-2008 at 10:06 AM..

08-07-2008	#13 (permalink)
Shammy Travel Insurance Tester Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 17,502	EVERYONE needs a passport, regardless of age. Even a month old baby needs one! There has been much talk about having a notorized form when parents travel with a child sans the other parent, or when people take other people's kids on vacation. You need it, you don't need it...etc. Bottom line, some ticket agents still do ask for that letter, and if you don't have it - while you may get through - it's a huge hassle. I tell all my clients to bring the notorized letter JUST IN CASE. I even e mail them the form so they can print it out and have it signed. If no one asks for it, great. But if they do, you have it. Last edited by Shammy; 08-07-2008 at 12:52 PM..

08-07-2008	#2 (permalink)
Tommygurl crab killer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: I am Canadian!! Posts: 15,165	My husband & I are still together & I need a notarized letter to take the kids into the US from Canada myself. I am positive it is the same for Mexico.

08-07-2008	#3 (permalink)
Caudia lost on fifth Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 10	Just talked to the consulate here only valid passport is required now . Whew!!!!! no need for signatures and documents. Great releif

08-07-2008	#4 (permalink)
TheHunters lost on fifth Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13	Thanks for finding out Claudia. We will be at Sandos Caracol from Aug 16-23. My son is 12 and dtr is 17 (18th b-day while we are in Playa!). I too have custody and I had forgotten about the notarized letter. Do you have a web address or name of someone if this is questioned on arrival?

08-07-2008	#5 (permalink)
Weave beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 254	Caudia- Recommend you double-check what you heard...either by calling airport or searching here more. I traveled to Mexico from US alone w/my son, and I'm pretty sure I needed a notary letter -- in addition to his passport -- it TO GET ON THE PLANE in US!

08-07-2008	#6 (permalink)
Weave beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 254	Found this...I'm sure there's more... http://www.playa.info/playa-del-carm...ne-parent.html

08-07-2008	#8 (permalink)
ryberg playa maya guy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: real America (reality-based community) Posts: 28,027	OK, sorry, but I have to ask: did you mean to make your username "Claudia" (as some here have already referred to you and as I thought your name was at first, too), or did it intentionally come out without the 'l' (and if so, what's the story behind "Caudia")? Feel free not to answer if you don't want to. Just had to ask. Steve

08-07-2008	#9 (permalink)
Caudia lost on fifth Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 10	thanks Ryberg my user name is CAUDIA that little L slips in there Just to repeat : a childs valid passport is enough for "lone" parent to enter Mexico the regulation has changed i dont know when but the consulate sent me their regulations to print out and take with me just in case.I think the problem is that lots of americans travel without passports for their kids. To get a passport you need permission of both parents so child having a passport indicates permission of second parent anyway. Problem is if child does not have his own passport.

08-07-2008	#10 (permalink)
Caudia lost on fifth Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 10	hey Weave when was that?and which airline?

08-07-2008	#11 (permalink)
solcats3 beachaholic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 443	I believe US kids need their own passports now.

08-07-2008	#14 (permalink)
Weave beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 254	Caudia- I'd say 2006, USA 3000 out of Baltimore. Airport desk agent asked for to see it... I had it, so everything went fine... (btw, he had his own passport) Since Shammy the travel expert has commented, I'd go with what she says!

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08-07-2008	#15 (permalink)
Caudia lost on fifth Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 10	well good to know but is it the airline here with the problem or the Mexican imigration? If i uderstnad you it was the airline that had the problem not the mex immigration right? Mexican consulate here in germany say s passport is enough -Why the airllines care i dont have a clue.