Traveling to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?

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Angélica Simón Ugalde

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Publicado: 26/7/2024 · 7:38 a.m. MX | Actualizado: 11/9/2024 · 8:06 a.m. MX

If you are traveling to Paris to attend the 2024 Olympic Games, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Mexican Government offers a series of tips and tools to ensure a safe and smooth travel experience.

Vanessa Calva Ruiz, Director of Consular Protection and Strategic Planning at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), announced through a video on social media that she has held meetings with security authorities of the Olympic Games, as well as with various organizations and consular section staff, to support Mexicans traveling to Paris if needed.

A crucial point for all Mexican nationals is to register at the following site: https://sirme.sre.gob.mx/ in the Registration System for Mexicans Abroad (SIRME), a platform designed to facilitate communication between the Mexican Government and its nationals abroad.

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Registered Mexicans will receive timely information to avoid adverse conditions while traveling. It is also recommended to stay updated with communications issued by the consular section and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Main Recommendations

From planning to staying abroad, it is important to take measures to prevent risky situations and also to know how to act in case of adversity. Here are some recommendations issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Before Traveling

• Verify that your passport is valid for at least six months.
• Check the entry requirements of the destinations you will visit through official websites.
• Purchase major medical and/or travel insurance with international coverage.

Necessary Documents upon Arrival in France

• Valid passport, with at least 6 months validity.
• Proof of accommodation (hotel reservation and/or official invitation letter).
• Health insurance covering hospital expenses, repatriation, and death for the duration of the trip.
• Sufficient financial resources for your entire stay.
• Return flight ticket.

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• In Case of Passport Theft or Loss
• If your trip is imminent, go to the Consulate first thing in the morning (09:00 local time) with any original documentation you have.
• File a loss/theft report at a Police Station.
• Email the following documents to contactopar@sre.gob.mx: Copy or photo of the lost/stolen passport, Birth certificate, Official photo ID.

If You Need Medical Attention

• Verify your medical insurance coverage abroad.
• Have your medical insurance policy at hand (it will be required by the hospital).
• If you need an appointment with a general practitioner or specialist, consult the DOCTOLIB platform.
• If you need emergency medical attention, immediately contact the following numbers: First aid 112; 18, firefighters; 15, ambulance.

Transport and Security

• Contact the Consulate in case of document theft/loss and report the incident to the Police Station.
• It is suggested to avoid isolated and remote places (particularly if you are in vulnerable situations – women, minors, LGBTQ community, to name a few).
• In case of aggression, call the emergency numbers.
• Remember, the use of drones is prohibited in Paris.
• Buy your transport tickets at official points of sale, check their duration, perimeter, and connections, and keep them until the end of the trip.
• Prefer the use of transport cards.
• Be careful of fake agents and/or intermediaries.
• If you are fined, request a receipt and pay it. Demand respectful treatment and take the authority’s details in case of inappropriate treatment.
• Only use official taxis at CDG Paris airport.

The General Directorate of Consular Protection recommends staying in touch with the Mexican Consulate in Paris and emphasizes that the staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Mexico in France are ready to provide assistance or consular protection if needed. In case of being a victim of a crime or having an emergency, these are the emergency numbers:

• Police: 17
• Firefighters: 18
• Ambulances – medical emergency (SAMU): 15
• European emergency number: 112
• SOS Women: 3919
• SOS Rape: 0800059595
• Verified Emergencies (Hospitalizations, detentions): +(33) 624436674
• Protection service for Mexicans T. +(33) 142865625
• Emergency phone Paris 2024: 061 3535574

For more information, consult the information section of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Olympic Games.

Angélica Simón Ugalde