Passports

If you wish to travel abroad you must hold a full ten-year passport, even for a day trip. Apply in good time. In the UK, you can get advice from the UK Passport Service website or call them on 0870 521 0410 (lines are open 24 hours a day and calls are charged at the national rate).

Some countries have an immigration requirement for a passport to remain valid for a minimum period (usually at least six months) beyond the date of entry to the country. Therefore, ensure your passport is in good condition and valid for at least 6 months at the date of your return. This is a requirement of the country concerned, not the UK Passport Service. Any questions should be addressed to their Consulate or Embassy.

Outside the UK, you should get advice from the nearest British Embassy, High Commission or Consulate. Our staff can issue standard replacement passports in most places. However all missions are able to issue emergency passports if more appropriate.

Visas

If you plan to travel outside British territories you may require a visa to enter the country you are going to.

Generally British, American, Canadians and Europeans do not need a Visa, but will fill out a form on the plan that is good for 180 days.

Please check visa requirements with your travel agent or contact the Consulate or Embassy of the country you plan to visit.

If you are a British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British Subject, British National Overseas, or a British Protected Person, you may need a visa that is not required by British Citizens.

General Tips:

• Make a note of the passport number, date and place of issue (or take a photocopy), and keep separately in a safe place.
• Check the passport expiry date.
• Write the full details of your next of kin in your passport.
• Leave a photocopy with a friend or relative at home.
• Take a second means of photo-identification with you.
• Keep your passport in the hotel safe and carry a photocopy with you.
• If your passport is lost or stolen overseas, contact the nearest British Embassy, High Commission or Consulate immediately for advice.

MEXICO

Mexican Embassy & Consulate Information.

Head of Mission: Señor Juan Bremer de Martino CVO

Embassy: 16 St George Street, London W1S 1LX

Consular Section: 8 Halkin Street, London SW1X 7DW

Telephone Numbers:

(020) 7499 8586 Embassy
(020) 7235 6393 Consular Section
(020) 7245 9369 Military Affairs Section
(020) 7235 6211 Naval Affairs Section
(020) 7726 4442 Commercial Section

Facsimile: (020) 7495 4035

Email: mexuk@easynet.co.uk or info@mexicanconsulate.org.uk (Consular)

Office Hours: Mon–Fri: 0900–1300 & 1500–1800

Website: www.embamex.co.uk