There have been many comments / stories on recent travel to Mexico. This post is dedicated to Travel to Mexico. Some Mexico specific comments have been moved here for further discussion.
Also see:
Living with 290 – Traveling to Cabo San Lucas
Sharing More Information Will Enable Federal Agencies to Improve Notifications of Sex Offenders’ International Travel – United States Government Accountability Office, February 2013 (Highlights)
International Tracking of Sex Offenders Working Group – An interim report of the collaborative effort to develop a system for tracking registered sex offenders as they depart and enter the United States, as required by 42 U.S.C. 16928 (White Paper) – developed by representatives of the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, and Department of Defense offenders as they depart and enter the United States, as required by 42 U.S.C. §16928, December 2010
Current Situation Results in Thousands of Passports Issued to Registered Sex Offenders – United States Government Accountability Office, June 2010 (Highlights)
i just wanted to let everyone know that i am a registered sex offender in ga for something that happened when i was 18. i also am still on probation. last year april 2014 i went on a cruise with my wife of ten years. it was royal carribean. this past jan. we went to puerto rico for a week. very nice place. had no problem with cruise and went to haiti jamacia and cozmel. puerto rico only requores reg. if you stay morw than ten days. i know this because i went to local police station and asked. next eek we are going to cancun for a week. have had passport for yearnever flagged or been stopped for anything. will update you on my cancun trip as it developes.
Puerto Rico is part of the USA so there are no immigration entry points. You just walk off the plane/boat. I go all the time.
The Cancun trip I will wager you will have your passport flagged.
I’m suppose to leave for Mexico 3-7-15 I am a RSO attempted 4th misdemeanor. I am going with my girlfriend, now I am nervous after reading these horrible stories. Should I not go, or chance it? Who can I check with to see if I’m flagged?
I contacted US marshal and the Mexican counsel, they said I should not have a problem, then I contacted the Mexican authorities in Cancun I talked with them plus I have a name, and they said I should have no problem either, I’m going to hope for the best.
I would not trust what ANYONE says about this situation. You have nothing on paper and you are risking losing a lot of money. But it’s your dime.
I will definitely keep you updated, after talking with the US marshals, Mexican counsel , the Mexican immigration in Cancun, I have their names and phone numbers, I’m hoping I’ve covered all my bases.
Well guys I was embarrassed, called off the plane and within 45 minutes and back to the good old US, I don’t even know who to talk to to find out what agency is doing this, any clue?
Talked to US customs when I got back, they said we have no problem with traveling, they seem to think its TSA. Guys I hate that we get treated like a bad diaseas. We do what we can to play by the rules, try to have a “normal” life, is happiness out of our reach till we get off this damn thing?
JBCal I am greatful for the advice, is HR 515 the international Megan law? There should be a way around this? Like a form we can have signed, or something? I was told to go in person to the Mexican consultant here, not sure that would do any good.
hey guys, I wanted to inform you that i traveled to cabo feb 28th thru march 7th and was let in. After coming back to the states the tsa informed asked me how was i let thru? I told him why are you even asking me and he told me about this mess were all in. I didnt even know before i left and i was lucky to get in. A little info. Im a level RSO with the crime 14 years ago. Been off probation for years now. It was a child crime. I traveled to italy for my hunnymoon back in sept 2014 for 18 days. I was let in with no problem. Say for like i mentioned Cabo.
Im not scared shitless as my sister is getting married in Cancun aug 1st. It seems like that all or a lot of the comments are for cancun. Has anyone traveled to cabo and got sent back?
also guys my fathers client works for the TSA and is up there in rankings. I will have him check about cancun and see if the TSA puts the flag on there or the feds. I will get back to you on that as soon as i find out.
last note, when my passport was scanned by the customs agent in cabo she had a weird look in her face but let me go anyway. Not sure if it was because i was with my wife or because there was 6 planes that got out the same time and they were slammed. First week of march is very busy season for them as its spring break and the Canadians fly in for the winter break. But regardless i was very very lucky to get in.
Tanks JB. I should have proof read my post. I am a level 1 offender and my crime was not a child crime. My last post didnt have the word NOT in the child crime sentence. So heres what im thinking thru. Is it RSO’s who are flagged with child crimes or is it for anyone. Ive read quite a few posts and most dont mention their crimes even thou this is a confidential site. Im wondering if it was not a chile crime they let you slip in and just deny anyone who had a child crime. Would love some feed back on this.
I will be travelling to Rosarito next week, driving through the border, which has never been a problem going into Mexico (yet). As previously mentioned, the new Mexican border crossing looks a whole lot like ours, and it cost us only 500 million! Once in Rosarito, I’ll go to the new immigration office and apply for a FMM, or temporary tourist pass, which is good for 180 days. This costs around $20, but may cost me more, if you get my drift. Then, in June I will go to the Tijuana Airport, with my FMM in hand and book a flight to Cancun. ($400). I have done nothing illegal, nor have I broken any Mexican laws. I believe that when travelling to Cancun from the US, the airline automatically issues that temporary tourist visa or FMM, and the $20 is added onto the plane ticket. If that’s not the case, please correct me. I’ll keep everybody informed about the outcome of my little adventure.
mch please do tell me what happens. After hearing all this, it maybe my only option as well. Please advise if they let you in at the border. After seeing online they check passports as you enter into the border. But i have no idea how they deal with it like cancun etc. My sisters wedding is there and theres no way i can miss this. Funny thing is people try to get out of mexico and into the US. Im trying to get In!
I’m planning a trip with family to Spain later this year and was wondering if anyone has experience flying into Madrid or with a return trip back to the U.S. that could have me changing planes in London?
i was wondering if anybody knows if you recieved a deferred sentence and your case was dissmissed and u no longer have to register. will u still be flagged for international travel. i have lost many nites of sleep over this as i want to take my wife of 29 yrs on an intermational vacation. from the posts i have read it doesnt seem likey i will be able go .i know the feds view a deferred as a conviction as it has already cost me my job.
so hypothectally if i visited florida for 4 days do i still have to register
Sooo I’ve asked this before but never got a response.. I’m assuming no one knew the answer at that time.. 6 months ago, so let me try again
I was sent home from Mexico Dec.2013 I was in an office at the airport for about 3 hours and at the end of that time I was “TOLD” … not asked to sign some papers, they were in Spanish, I could not read them and was not given time to read them even given the chance. I’m not sure what I signed. I’ve sense received a Cert Of Rehab. and want to return. I’ve been told there will no longer be flags put on my airline ticket so I can go and they will not be informed I am coming … but… what did I sign? do they have information that I now have to worry about, get a lawyer there and get it off some record they now have? Does anyone know.. please help if you know anything, I would appreciate it… Thanks to all and to all I wish the best
Hey guys, after coming back, I was told how to get not only to Mexico, but Cacun, it worked!! I did get 4 days with my GF, and got back yesterday.
Would love to help someone who is trying to reach with their family, or loved one. You are right, not here. By the way guys, check change.org, and sign petition, abolish the sex offender registry. I have always been quite, and compliant. Now I will be a voice, Contact your congressman, and senators, ask them not to promote International Megan’s Law.
Thanks to those who responded… Matt if you could give me some info on my email.. hope it’s ok to put here… *** … I’d appreciate it.. again thanks to all and good luck to all!
Matt,
I’d appreciate some pointers. Thanks. ***
Matt,
I am so Happy for you and your GF for getting to have some fun in the sun in Mexico.
I used to travel very frequently but have not lately.
I noticed the post that had the instructions was removed.
I guess I am confused as to legally entering through the border via walking or driving verses air travel. The other thing is that I live in California which is not SORNA so I wonder if it is legal for me to travel to Mexico? I realize that passports are flagged during air travel and because Mexico and USA are buddies they kick us back. I was watching Vice HBO series and I think it is part of this ICE immigration thing that the cooperation is there.
In any event does anyone know if it is illegal for RSO’s to travel to Mexico or is it that they just are denied entry from air?
I really want to go again but I am not willing to go to jail for it (Mexican or USA jail).
If anyone can help, I would appreciate it.
Good Luck everyone and Thanks in advance for any tips.
Matt;
Congratulations on your victory. I’d like the details if you’re willing, please feel free to send through the moderator here if you would.
Thanks
Paul,
Thank you so much for the information, I greatly appreciate it.
HONEYMOON NIGHTMARE. Can anyone help us!!! My husband got in trouble 14 years ago for a stat rape charge. he was 18 then, his girlfriend was 15. Stupid kid crap, they ran off together. Two days ago, after saving for a year, and using ALL our wedding money we took our dream trip to cancun. Supposed to stay 4 days at a resort. Soon as plane landed we got called off the plane, Mexican immigration took my hub away, 5 minutes later they came back and said YOU MUST LEAVE OUR COUNTRY. I was devastated. We spent $5000. It was our HONEYMOON. The united states just issued him a passport, the Mexican embassy said it was OK, we got the go ahead and then our nightmare happened. It was devastating. Horrible! Ive never cried so much ever. We got treated like crap, like we were criminals, and my husband was a rapist. The immigration people did not let us explain, didn’t let us call anyone, nothing, just through us out. Can I get a lawyer!!!?? I want to be compensated for the damage they have caused. I bought ALL flight and travel insurance but funny they wont cover crap!!!!! I just don’t know what to do , or where to turn. Im probably just screwed. Thank u USA government for scamming us..when my husband doesn’t even have to register anymore!!!! Romeo and Juliet law don’t mean crap. If anyone can help me please email me. ***