I advise calling
...personally I always go w/the opposite advice, because calling generally means that people read from the "script," and give the most conservative answer. I'd say don't call, but be ready (either with a printed out "itinerary" if you decide to go that way, or with the ability to buy a ticket on the spot if absolutely need be).
OMG ..has his topic been beaten to death or what !!!...please people do some research before you ask these questions that have been asked every year many times over in the winter months !!!
You need to understand that the airlines is financially responsible to fly you back to your country of origin if the country of your destination does not let you in !...sooo... seeing as " money makes the world go round"... airlines will want to sell you what ever you are willing to buy ( as per the laws that govern them ) and unwilling to pay your fare back if you are not allowed entry. ...ddhhaaa..nothing diffucult about that !
That being said, from many previous posters over the years, it appears that Mex. immigration generally does not have a problem with your type of situation..but..be financially prepared to purchase a return ticket in order to get on that flight to Mex.
You need to understand that the airlines is financially responsible to fly you back to your country of origin if the country of your destination
You "need to understand" that this is complete BS peddled by armchair forum experts and people who do not understand the distinction between one country (Costa Rica) and another (Guatemala, Mexico).
Let's ask this slowly and clearly. Do you think the airlines would let a single person, much less tens of thousands, fly one-way into these countries that do NOT enforce the policy if there were even the slightest chance of that happening? Just try to come up with a single piece of evidence or public record about this ever happening in Mexico.
You never know what will happen. It depends on the airline. Somethimes you just need an onward ticket to some other country to board.. Maybe you could buy an online bus ticket out of Mexico to show to the airline,and even if you call in advance it does not mean you won't have problems when you try to board your plane.
My daughter is attempting to get a clear, concise answer to her question regarding traveling to Mexico with less than 6 months left on her Passport. She keeps getting contradictory answers from every one she asks--including the Mexican Embassy!
I did travel to Mexico with less than six months validity left on my Canadian passport without problem, and I even got permission (mistakenly, I presume) to stay 180 days. Of course I left long before my passport expired. Canadians are told their passport must be valid to visit Mexico, but not necessarily for six months after entering, the way other citizens are warned.
She keeps getting contradictory answers from every one she asks
That's because there is no "concise" answer. Some parties will turn her away, some won't care, some won't notice. Best to just get the thing renewed, it can be done in a matter of days.
Well, my travelling friends - all I can say is that this is turning into a nightmare! I mean, to buy a single ticket to Cancun or not. Thank you all for your input and great advice. I am a well travelled backpacker, but this is a first for me! Anyway, I have a single ticket and am off in February (hopefully). I cannot get an entry Permit from where I live, so will have to get it at the airport in Cancun I suppose. As far as 6 months left on a passport - I would not risk that. I would renew it quickly. All advice is greatly appreciated, so keep it coming. Thanks.
It's really not that that bad. Just have a backup plan... if by some chance you are very unlucky and are forced to buy a refundable ticket on the phone at the airport (and don't want to try with a printed out "itinerary" which has worked for some in the past), c'est la vie. If anything, just try to arrive a bit earlier.
As for the "entry permit," the chances of Mexican officials not giving you one are approximately zero percent.