I had a quick question. I know that Mexico does not enforce a passport needing to be valid for 6 months. I am due to head there January 12-15. My passport expires Jan 23/2023. From what I’ve read, as long as it’s valid for the duration of my trip I’m good. But does anyone have any experience with this??

You are asking such important advice on line and willing to risk departure or reentry!

Tony not risking re-entry. Canada does not require its citizens to have a valid passport

While that is true. It is the most common and the most accepted piece of identification, when returning from a foreign country as a Canadian citizen.

Norma Yes but the Airline may refuse to board you.

Lindsay. While that is true to enter Mexico without your passport being valid for six months however, you could not re-enter Canada. If your passport expired during that time, you would have to get a special dispensation at that point.
All government-issued identification documents (Canadian or foreign) must be valid. They cannot be expired.
I see that your passport would expire eight days after your date of return however, what happens if something came up that you weren’t able to get back home on your return date and you had to stay there an extra 10 days or so could be a bit of a pickle

You stand the risk of the air line not allowing you to go with your passport nearing expiration. I’d hit up the passport office and rush one. Why risk it?

Theresa I agree, especially in the winter, delays and cancellations are a reality.

Theresa agree, this is the type of risk not worth taking! Remember Murphy’s law

Not good. Need 6 months minimum

Shelley Campbell no need for 6 months coming home

Amanda Marie they would not let me fly with 6 months. Had to get new one before my 2.week holiday

Shelley Campbell yes, but she can certainly get back into her own country as long as it is not fully expired. You can't enter or be in most other countries but you can return to your own.

Similar to Canada and the U.S., Mexico is one of the 42 countries where a Canadian passport technically just needs to be valid for the duration of your stay. That being said, it is a risk that you will run into someone along the way who isn't familiar with specific country entry rules. Such as an airline or perhaps misinformed employee that chooses not to enforce the country regulations shown in Timatic (the database that airlines around the world use to verify travel documents) and just wants to see '> 6 months' (which covers all countries).
Official info for Mexico entry: https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/.../en/servicesforeigners/11729
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Passport validity to travel to Mexico

I wouldn’t risk it, go to the south office and renew I’ve heard is not a long wait there. My friend got her passport in 5 days without a travel date and no rush so no reason why you can’t do it.

Margarit oh that timeline is great to know. Thank you.

Lindsay, my husband went to the Calgary office this morning and we’ll have ours by Jan 6. Could have got “urgent” if our trip was sooner.

Deb I lost my passport on Friday and had to cancel and order a new one yesterday. I will have it Jan. 6 without putting a rush on it or paying extra. Why take the chance? Delays are quite possible this time of year.

Just get a new one . It takes like 2 weeks or rush for an extra 20$

It’s a question of how great the risk is that you are willing to take. There is some risk for certain

What happens if the plane is
re-routed and needs to land in US? The question is why would you take the chance?

Sheldon good point indeed

Similar to Canada and Mexico, the U.S. is one of the 42 countries where a Canadian passport technically just needs to be valid for the duration of your stay (Canada is one of the countries with an exemption for U.S. entry). That being said, it is a risk that you will run into someone along the way who isn't familiar with this rule.
The official rules: https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-619?language=en_US
The reality: https://www.snowbirdadvisor.ca/how-long-do-canadian...
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Visiting the U.S. - Documents required for Canadian Citizens / Residents / Landed Immigrant to enter the U.S. and how long they can stay

Don't risk it....why take the chance??... just go get a renewal!..

Your passport has to be valid for six months from your return date.

Zoria Not always but the Airline could demand it.

Similar to Canada and the U.S., Mexico is one of the 42 countries where a Canadian passport technically just needs to be valid for the duration of your stay. That being said, it is a risk that you will run into someone along the way who isn't familiar with specific country entry rules. Such as an airline or perhaps misinformed employee that chooses not to enforce the country regulations shown in Timatic (the database that airlines around the world use to verify travel documents) and just wants to see '> 6 months' (which covers all countries).
Official info: https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/.../en/servicesforeigners/11729
EMBAMEX.SRE.GOB.MX
Passport validity to travel to Mexico

Chris where can I find the list of 42 countries that needs Canadian passport to be valid?

Be sure to double check my work for a specific country, but I have it as:
<<< Passport just needs to be valid for the duration of your stay
North America: Canada, Mexico, United States
Caribbean: Aruba, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Curaçao, Dominica, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Lucia
Central America: Costa Rica
South America: Argentina, Chile, Falkand Islands, Paraguay, Uruguay
Europe: Georgia, Gibraltar, Kosovo, Ukraine
Middle East: Yemen
East Asia: Japan, North Korea, South Korea (short term visitors)
Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Congo (Republic Of), Liberia, Libya, Mali, Mauritius*, Niger, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, The Gambia, Tunisia, Western Sahara
South Pacific & Oceania: Australia

You need to renew. If you are re-routed or just to re-enter Canada you are going to be in troubleeeee...

If she is a Canadian citizen she won’t be in trouble entering Canada.

Deborah good to know!

Go for it what could go wrong. SMH
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I wouldn’t risk it

I was in Florida last year with only 20 days till my Canadian passport expired. No problems

Just got back from the Dominican. Others at my resort were delayed by a bomb threat and the plane turned around over the gulf of Mexico and landed in the Carolinas. FBI, state police, and a whole lot more. Just a heads up that your flight might not be as direct as you're expecting. Enjoy your holiday!

Lindsay, I’d highly suggest you get a rush passport. You can even go to the office in Calgary this afternoon and have it before your trip.
Anything can happen. Illness, injury, flight cancellations. I would not leave with such a tight window of my passport being valid.
Do it for peace of mind.

They won’t let you board the plane here.

Message me i work for the airline and i can help u with ur enquiries

Your passport has to be valid for six months from your return date.
We are in Mexico right now on vacations and it it’s confirmed that they need 6 months validity

Similar to Canada and the U.S., Mexico is one of the 42 countries where a Canadian passport technically just needs to be valid for the duration of your stay. That being said, it is a risk that you will run into someone along the way who isn't familiar with specific country entry rules. Such as an airline or perhaps misinformed employee that chooses not to enforce the country regulations shown in Timatic (the database that airlines around the world use to verify travel documents) and just wants to see '> 6 months' (which covers all countries).
Official info: https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/.../en/servicesforeigners/11729
EMBAMEX.SRE.GOB.MX
Passport validity to travel to Mexico

A new passport means new stamps!

When we arrived at airport with my husband's passport valid for the trip but not the 6 month, stewardes was going to refuse us, but her manager said, let them fly and put the onus on Mexico to send them back. Mexico had no issue and we had a great holiday.

Look at weather what happen if flights are cancelled or you have travel through the states they will not allow you in

Andrews unless the cancellations take over a week OP would still be fine.
https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-619?language=en_US

Beverly thank you, this is what I’ve seen and I was there in November with no issues. I was looking for someone with a personal experience that was denied. Since this is so close. Wasn’t sure if maybe someone could have a bad day and not let you go.

Beverlywe travel every month all over world it isn't a game I play with passport. Each country is different and laws mexico is very unstable with the law.

Andrews you specifically said the states, my comment is only referring to the states.

No way I would risk it. Heaven forbid there be something that delays returning.

We just flew to Mexico. Mexico no longer requires the paper FMM form for immigration. They have gone paperless. Nevertheless, american airlines still handed out the paper FMMs. Just pointing out that, even though you technically may not need six months on your passport, there definitely could be some airline employees who wouldn’t let you board. Why risk it?

If your passport renewal is urgent due to travel they can complete it within 1-3 days what’s the big deal of renewing it.. what if you miss your flight because of them Mexican cocktails and have to rebook through another route
have fun!

And praying you don't get ill? My father did in the states and I was stranded there for 3 weeks (hadn't realised mine ran out during that extension) while it was all sorted out (at considerable expense).

Pay the extra money to.get.your passport picked up the next day. It's worth ut!

Just remember Covid. Is it worth the money and the worry if you can’t come home for some reason ?

Don’t risk it. My daughter got her passport in two weeks just recently.

Do not mess with Mexican law. No matter what you have heard. Period!

Lindsay, at the end of the day I would really be interested to hear how you make out. Merry Christmas and have a great vacation. PS I’m sure ultimately, you’ll probably be just fine.

You are a Canadian citizen they can not deny you

Jennifer but the airline can refuse to board.
Risky move.

https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/mexico#entryexit
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Travel advice and advisories for Mexico

Lindsay were you allowed to fly… I’m in the same situation

Brandi Ember
So common sense would be to renew your passport unless you never plan on travelling again.