Foreign travel advice Mexico

Foreign travel advice Mexico

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Foreign travel advice - MEXICO

Warning: The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of Mexico.

CONTENTS

  1. Warnings and insurance
  2. Entry requirements (link)
  3. Safety and security (link)
  4. Regional risks (link)
  5. Health (link)
  6. Getting help (link)

WARNINGS AND INSURANCE

Last updated: 10 October 2024. Removal of information regarding Hurricane Milton on the "Warnings and Insurance" page.

Your travel insurance may be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice.

FCDO Travel Advice Areas

State of Baja California: Essential travel only to Tijuana, except for airside transit and specified toll roads. Essential travel also advised against to Tecate.

State of Chihuahua: Essential travel permitted to certain areas including Chihuahua city and the Copper Canyon rail route.

State of Sinaloa: Travel allowed to major cities and specified routes.

State of Tamaulipas: Essential travel only to specific border crossing points.

State of Zacatecas: Essential travel advised against.

State of Guanajuato: Essential travel advised against to certain areas.

State of Michoacán: Travel to Morelia and Pátzcuaro allowed under certain conditions.

State of Jalisco: Essential travel only to specified areas.

State of Colima: Essential travel allowed only to Manzanillo.

State of Guerrero: Travel allowed to Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa.

State of Chiapas: Essential travel only within 40km of certain borders; certain highways advised against.

For a complete risk assessment, consult the FCDO.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Research your destinations and ensure appropriate travel insurance, covering your itinerary and emergency expenses.

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