If you will be visiting the Free Trade Zone for less than 72 hours, only proof of citizenship is necessary. If traveling in the Free Trade Zone for more than 72 hours, the only documents needed are Tourist Cards and proof of citizenship. If traveling only in the state of Sonora, and entering and exiting through the Nogales 21km mark, you will need Tourist Cards, proof of citizenship and the A1 Sonora form. If traveling into mainland Mexico, south of the Free Trade Zone, the following documents are needed:

1. Tourist Card Proof of Citizenship and Residency (one of the following forms of ID is required)
   1. Current U.S. or Canadian Passport
   2. U.S. or Canadian Original Birth Certificate or Certified copy (with seal)
   3. Original Certificate of Naturalization
2. Vehicle Import Form / Promise to Return Vehicle Proof of Ownership
   1. Registration or Title
   2. Major Credit Card (owner or authorized driver must have card issued in their name)
   3. Valid U.S. or Canadian Driver’s License (see rule below if owner is different than driver)
3. Mexican Insurance
   1. Registration or Title
   2. Driver’s License
   3. Proof of Current Insurance (see rule below for leased vehicles, company-owned vehicles, or if owner is different than driver)

   If traveling in free zone and purchasing Mexican Insurance only, it in not required for the vehicle owner and driver to be related. A notarized letter of permission, however, is still required.

4. Permission for a Minor (under 18) to Travel to Mexico When taking a minor into Mexico, proof of citizenship and a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents/guardians is necessary. If only one parent is going, a notarized letter of consent from the absent parent must be submitted, or, when appropriate, divorce, death certificate, or guardianship papers.

If using a company-owned vehicle, leased vehicle, or if owner is different from driver then additional requirements exist. If vehicle is company-owned or leased, a notarized letter of permission is required. The letter must be on company letterhead and specify the name of driver, vehicle description, vehicle vin number, and dates of travel.

If the driver of the vehicle is different than the owner the driver must be a parent, child or spouse. The driver must have a notarized letter of permission from the owner specifying the name of the driver, vehicle description, vin number, and dates of travel. If insurance is desired, the letter must give permission to purchase insurance as well.

When departing Mexico, you must stop at the Mexico Customs office and have your Hologram removed before you go through the U.S. Border Crossing.

Source: Arizona AAA - 8/19/96