5 Mexico Travel Tips When COVID-19 is on your mind!
The world that has been put to halt by the COVID-19 pandemic is now approaching the “new normal.” Places and businesses are opening up only to get shut down again, and people are adapting through resiliency. One of the significant global activities that have been gravely affected by Covid-19 and now slowly increasing is traveling to Mexico. Though there are still some restrictions, traveling from the U.S. to Mexico via commercial plane is permitted. If you have a scheduled trip to Mexico and have Covid-19 on your mind, here are some Mexico Travel tips for you to consider.
Check your government’s travel advice.
The first tip is to monitor travel advisories from your home state and check the government’s website. This is important to understand if there are any travel restrictions that you should be aware of. Each state has different requirements for permission to leave or arrive. Some states don’t have travel restrictions, but others may require a 14-day quarantine and negative swab test before freely moving around. Stay regularly updated before and after your scheduled trip in case of changes in your state’s rules and conditions on traveling.
Check your destination’s travel advice.
Next, check the alert level of your destination. Mexico’s approach towards a “new normal” is a four-stage plan based on a traffic light system as follows:
Red (ALERTA MAXIMA) – State is basically in lockdown wherein only essential movements are allowed. Restrictions for high-risk individuals are in place.
Orange (ALERTA ALTA) – Essential and non-essential activities are allowed, but limitations and strict safety protocols are implemented. There are some restrictions on high-risk individuals.
Yellow (ALERTA MEDIA) – All economic and labor activities are allowed given that safety protocols are followed. Restrictions for high-risk individuals determined by their respective companies remain.
Green (ALERTA BAJA) – All activities are allowed without any restrictions, including high-risk individuals.
For my valued clients that speak Spanish and interested in the most up to date information on Coronavirus in Mexico, you can visit Gobierno de Mexico website.
Get in touch with your designated airline for the latest flight regulations.
After checking the travel restrictions and regulations on where you are coming from and where you are headed to, next is the middle point – the airline. Be sure to contact your airline on what to expect before, during, and after your flight.
Are you healthy & fit to travel internationally?
Most importantly, are you healthy and fit to travel to Mexico? With the pandemic as a significant global threat, this is a time that we should not leave our home without a secure sense of our health status. Traveling internationally does come with increased risk due to the length in flight time, exposure to larger than normal groups when trekking through security lines and terminals.
If you are a high-risk individual, it is recommended that you first schedule a doctor’s visit to confirm you are fit to travel internationally. A high-risk individual can be considered a person who has a chronic disease, any type of respiratory condition, pregnant women, and those youngsters over the age of 60. Respectfully, if your doctor has cleared your health status and you are ready to feel Mexico’s warm sun and the sand between your toes, then it is time to consider the next very important tip.
Secure Vacation Investment Insurance.
Ok, so now that your trip to Mexico is booked and you have deposits paid that are non-refundable. Your vacation investment is adding up, and what happens now if you cannot go on this trip? I know, not the greatest conversation, but the unforeseen can happen, and how will you be able to get your vacation investment back if for some reason out of your control you are not able to go and you need to cancel your trip. Can you get your money back? Likely not, due to the non-refundable restrictions, this would, of course, be no Bueno. Jason Wagner of West Coast Global Insurance Services has the solution for you. It is an insurance policy that provides Trip Cancellation & Interruption coverage. There are three different plans to choose from Economy to Preferred. The Preferred plan has an enhanced benefit option called “Cancel for ANY Reason.” This is the plan to secure to mitigate the stress and what-ifs. The best part is the coverage benefits continue providing Global Travel Medical Benefits up to $500,000 USD. & Emergency Air Evacuation up to $1,000,000 USD. Coverage limits, plan details, and the cost is found by clicking this LINK. Securing peace of mind for your vacation investment should be bundled into the total trip cost.
Jason Wagner, owner & broker of West Coast Global Insurance Services (WC), has been protecting his clients’ traveling & living in Mexico since 2004. WC provides insurance solutions for all insurance lines in Mexico & Globally as they are a full-service global insurance agency. If you are a single or multi-trip traveler or an Expatriate living in Mexico for more than 6 months of the year or more and seeking the most comprehensive health protection available, please consider contacting Jason Wagner & his global team for a personalized client experience to assist with securing the best global health protection for your individual and or family needs.
To find out what coverage you qualify for and what plans are available, contact West Coast Global Insurance Services at (818) 788-5353 or visit their website by clicking here.
Remember always to follow safety protocols, Amigos!! We are ALL in this together. Please stay safe and healthy.