An international move is not an easy feat. It is important that you prepare and find out more about the place where you are going to spend the next few months or years, or even the rest of your life. Take the necessary steps for you to feel comfortable and excited rather than isolated and confused about your move to another country. If you are traveling with family members and pets, make sure that you are all working towards the same goal and include them in the expatriation process.
How to relocate with children?
Moving to a new country can be overwhelming for any minor: chaos of packing, kids are forced to say goodbye to friends and relatives. After the moving, children must get used to a new culture, neighborhood, school, and friends, and they will need a large support from parents and family.
Which documents should I bring if I enter with my family?
- Birth certificates
- School records
- Marriage certificates
- Divorce certificates
- Certified copies by a public authority
- Living wills
- Parental authority
- Power of attorney
All documentation provided for migration purposes should be apostilled. This process will depend on the international arrangements and conventions between countries.
What´s an apostille? An apostille is a procedure to certificate that a signature and a wet seal in a public document where actually stamped by a local authority and in a rightful way.
What's a legalization? The legalization is a procedure to certificate the signatures of public officials or servants also federal and state officials that have the rightful faculty and legal legitimacy of public documents of national origin. As long as these are not countries in the Hague convention.
Which countries are in the Hague convention? https://www.hcch.net/es/states/hcch-members
How can I prepare my children?
Prepare for the move in advance, by keeping a positive attitude. Keep communication open. Help your kids with the challenges that relocation brings and explain to them in advance about acquiring a new culture and way of life.
How can I ensure a smooth transition?
Involving your children in the process helps the children get used to the moving process that seems to be a chaotic life event for them. They won’t feel forced to move. For many teenagers, the hardest part of relocating is having to leave close friends behind. So, pay attention to the details and don’t underestimate any support you can give them.
Is Mexico a good place for children?
Mexico has many child attractions and activities for all ages. Children are welcomed to all accommodations and at almost any café or restaurant. They also have great cinemas and theaters that may be an interested activity for your kids.
Which are the best places for children?
There are many places everywhere in town. In Yucatan peninsula, Central Pacific Coast, and Mexico City, you will find entertainment activities, parks, and plazas.
- Inbursa Aquarium
- Sixflags Theme Park
- Papalote Museum
- Chapultepec Park
- Mide Museum
- Universum Planetarium
Which are the highlights for children?
Children are easily affected by heat or sunburn, disrupted sleep, changes in altitude, and foreign food. So, prepare an emergency kit while relocating to a new country.