New Rules for Minors Traveling Alone

by Murry Page on 5 Dec 13
mazmessenger.com 

The tourism secretary has said the current rule is hindering the free flow of minors into México.

In order to facilitate the flow of tourists and increase foreign exchange earnings, the Secretariats of Tourism and Finance announced the elimination of the requirement that minors not accompanied by their parents or guardian must carry with them a notarized statement giving them permission to enter or leave the country.

Claudia Ruiz Massieu, head of the Ministry of Tourism and Aristotle Núñez, the Head of the Tax Administration Service, said the current rule is hindering the free flow of minors into México and that the costs to tourists have transcended the detriment to the national tourism industry.”

Ruiz Massieu said a child or adolescent will no longer be forced to travel with a notarized authorization from a parent or guardian in order for a minor to enter or leave the country. She added that “only the requirement for a notarized statement has been removed.”

Aristotle Núñez also announced the decision of the federal government to increase the amount of goods nationals and foreigners may bring with them when entering the country by sea or air from $300 to $500; and $75 to $300 for those arriving by land.

(El Sol de Mazatlán)