Travelling to Mexico one parent

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Rebecca01
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edited 24 July 2017 at 5:56PM in Overseas holidays & travel planning
My ex has just called and said I need to write a letter and get it notarized for permission for him to take dd on his own to Mexico.

Is this true? If so where can I get it notarised? Has anyone experience of this?

Thanks

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  • richardw
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    Does your ex want to fly via the US or direct?

    https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mexico/entry-requirements
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  • Rebecca01
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    He is flying direct
  • richardw
    richardw Posts: 19,458 Forumite
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    In the link above it mentions differing circumstances, have a thorough read.
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  • springdreams
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    If such a letter is required you will need a Notary Public to notarise the letter, which you need to sign in front of him/her. Google search for Notary Publics where you live or work. Will cost around £200.
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  • eDicky
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    Latin American countries often require the written permission of an absent parent when a child is taken out of the country, but only when their own nationals are involved. I doubt that anything is necessary here, as long as their passport surnames are the same. However if he insists and will pay for the notary, why not..?
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  • 814man
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    There was a thread on this on here a few years back (I'll have a look later) but as someone who once lived in Central America, including Mexico back in 90's I did give some thoughts. At that time I had an American partner and our child had my surname not hers. We were advised to have a notarised letter for her to carry when she passed through borders and it was needed on a number of occasions although generally at more remote locations on borders between Guatemala, Belize etc rather than at international airports.
  • dawyldthing
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    We had to get one done when I was 17 for going to Mexico. They didn't check it but it wouldn't be worth the risk. I think we had to get the solicitor to sign. I can't remember it costing £200 though
    :T:T :beer: :beer::beer::beer: to the lil one :) :beer::beer::beer:
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