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DFAT advice for Mexico

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When travelling to Mexico, you should always get travel insurance in case the worst happens. To help you ensure you travel safely, we have included the travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for Mexico.

Mexico overall This Advice is current for Sunday, 05 July 2009.
Be alert to own security Exercise caution High degree of caution Reconsider your need to travel Do not travel

The advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information in the Summary and under Health Issues (we no longer advise Australians to reconsider their need to travel to Mexico). The overall level of the advice has decreased.

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Summary

  • We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Mexico because of the high level of violent crime and the ongoing outbreak of H1N1 Influenza 09.
  • Pay close attention to your security at all times and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to monitor the outbreak of H1N1 Influenza 09 globally. For more information see the WHO's H1N1 Influenza 09 website. See also our travel bulletin on H1N1 Influenza 09. Travellers should pay attention to hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette. You should consult a doctor or the nearest hospital immediately if you develop flu-like symptoms. Travellers may be asked to declare their state of health at Mexico’s international airports prior to departure.
  • The New Zealand Government has implemented enhanced border control arrangements. These are applied to passengers arriving from Mexico displaying flu-like symptoms and members of their travelling party or those sitting in adjoining rows (including passengers who are symptom free). These measures apply to passengers transiting through New Zealand to Australia. (For more information see the Health Issues section).
  • The Australian Embassy in Mexico City has returned to normal operations.
  • In recent years, there has been a significant increase in drug-related gang violence. Although this violence is not normally targeted at foreigners, foreign residents and tourists have been among the victims.
  • You should avoid all large public gatherings, protests and demonstrations as they may turn violent.
  • The hurricane season is June to November when landslides, mudslides and flooding may occur. In the event of a hurricane, monitor local media reports and follow the instructions of local emergency officials. Information on hurricanes or other severe weather conditions can be obtained from U.S. National Hurricane Center and Tropical Prediction Center. See the Natural Disasters, Severe Weather and Climate section for detailed advice.
  • Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
    • organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy
    • register your travel and contact details, so we can contact you in an emergency
    • subscribe to this travel advice to receive free email updates each time it's reissued.
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