mexico

not restricted

travel approval

high

travel security risk

B

healthcare infrastructure and disease risk

travel requirements

There are no security-based restrictions on travel to Chevron offices or operational locations in Mexico City.

Business travel to other areas of the country is generally permitted but requires coordination with Global Security. When planning travel to non-standard destinations, travelers must take the following actions:

Consult Global Security for assistance in assessing and managing the risks associated with a proposed itinerary
Following consultation with Global Security, company personnel can make their own travel bookings through CTREX or authorized travel agencies
Once travel has been booked and confirmed, inform the local Chevron office and Global Security of his/her travel plans in writing
Except for employees in Global Security’s "UBER Use in Mexico" security program, ground transportation must be coordinated with your local contact
- Valencia & Asociados is the designated transportation contractor
  - A Valencia Driver will be at the airport 15 minutes before your arrival time and will have a sign with CVX printed
  - They accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express
- If you prefer, you can call the CVX Administrative Assistant directly to coordinate your transportation

contacts

Click on the link below for all location specific contacts to support travel coordination, approvals, security and medical questions. Please save this information before you travel.

click here for all contact information

security risks

The principal risks to travelers visiting Mexico stem from high rates of opportunistic street crime, as well as exposure to violence from narcotrafficking and organized crime activities.

Demonstrations over political and socio-economic issues are common and are generally peaceful, although some occasionally end in clashes and violence.

In general, most of Mexico has long suffered from violence related to drug trafficking and organized crime, and bystanders are sometimes caught in the crossfire. The states of Chihuahua, Sinaloa, Nuevo Leon, Michoacán, Guerrero, Sonora, and Tamaulipas have high levels of violent crime, including homicides, kidnappings, and extortion.

Oil and gas companies, even in remote locations, are not immune and attacks against U.S.-based energy service companies have occurred in the past. While such attacks against U.S. citizens and companies are extremely rare, employees traveling to these areas should avoid displaying Chevron logos and only travel using approved transportation services.

healthcare infrastructure and disease risks

The Chevron healthcare infrastructure and disease risk level for Mexico is B. Click here for International SOS health guidance.

guidance

Visitors to Mexico should exercise high levels of caution and situational awareness and take the following precautions:

Avoid walking alone at night, travel in groups when possible
Use ATMs inside secure bank lobbies or hotels
Never leave possessions unattended (even momentarily) in public places including restaurants
Avoid wearing expensive jewelry and carrying large amounts of cash
Keep cell phones, tablets, cameras and other valuable electronic devices out of sight
Monitor media and local information sources
Minimize your profile by not displaying Chevron-related logos on your belongings
Be prepared for additional security measures and potential travel disruptions
All staff should ensure that their contact details are up to date before travel to Mexico

Employees should be aware that information security risks can be greater during travel, as third parties present in foreign countries may monitor communications and transmissions.

Employees are advised to avoid communications on sensitive matters and to travel with as little sensitive information as possible.

	travel approval level	description
	Not Restricted	No Global Security travel restrictions.
	Restricted	Travel requires authorization from Global Security and/or local business unit management.

	travel security risk levels	description
	Low	Low levels of non-violent crime may be present in business and tourist districts, hotels or other locations frequented by travelers, but violent crime is infrequent. Terrorist groups have limited operational capabilities or security and emergency services have the capacity to detect or adequately respond to a potential attack. Protests are mostly non-violent and rarely disrupt regular commerce, transportation and business operations. Industrial action and transport disruption are infrequent.
	Elevated	Crime is not pervasive, but non-violent and violent crime could impact visitors. Periodic political unrest, protests, and/or sporadic acts of terrorism occur, but are unlikely to directly impact business travelers. The capacity of security and emergency services and infrastructure varies. Industrial action can disrupt travel.
	High	Crime and terrorism pose significant direct or incidental risks to travelers. Anti-government or anti-western demonstrations may be commonplace or violent and could delay or prevent travel. Parts of the country are inaccessible or off-limits to the traveler.
	Critical	Violent crime and/or terrorism is pervasive and is directed at travelers. Political instability, domestic conflict and/or violent civil unrest pose significant risks. There is a high risk of arbitrary detention. Large parts of the country are inaccessible to foreigners.

	levels	description
	A	Health care infrastructure is well developed, and site is often used as a referral center. It has competent care in English in most or all sub-specialties, including non-clinical adjuncts such as speech therapy, developmental needs, etc. Endemic diseases are well controlled or not significant. Chevron maintains or has ready access to health care resources. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.
	B	Health care infrastructure is partially/poorly developed and not always available. Advanced care is on an emergency-only basis because of concerns about access, competence, communications in English, medical culture, follow up, hygiene, etc. or care is available for basic needs and sometimes for diagnostics only. Few or no non-clinical adjunctive care resources are present. Endemic diseases may be present with irregular or poor control. Chevron has limited or no internal health support and relies on limited external health care resources or external health resources are unreliable. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.