Although a passport has always been recommended for international travel, as of March 1, 2010 passports will be required for entry to Mexico. Canadians without valid passports will be returned to Canada.
According to the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies, there have already been reports of some airlines refusing to board Canadians without a valid passort despite the official entry requirement not yet being in place. As such it would be advisable for Canadians travelling to Mexico before March 1, 2010 to ensure that they have a valid passport for their trip.
