Mexico Information
Passport
The passport must have three
months of validity.
Airports
Use one of the following airports to fly into Mexico:
Yuma (YUM) Airport
The airport is situated about three miles south of the central business district of Yuma, Arizona, approximately 10 miles from the Mexico border. It serves both civilian and military operations.
- Yuma Airport Website
- Airport code – YUM
Tucson International (TUS) Airport
Tucson International Airport is located about 8 miles south of downtown Tucson, Arizona, approximately 65 miles from the Mexico border.
- Tucson International Airport Website
- Airport code – TUS
Customs
Documents required for border crossing:
- Passport
- I.D Card
Under Mexican law, children under age 21 who are traveling unaccompanied or with only one parent must have written, notarized permission to travel from the non-traveling parent(s).
Thing to Know
- Best practice – Draft or search for a document stating the minor can travel alone or with someone, not their parent or guardian. Then, get it notarized.
