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Travel Agency Contract Mexico (Contrato de Agencia de Viajes)

Travel Agency Contract Mexico (Contrato de Agencia de Viajes)

CONTRATO DE PRESTACIÓN DE SERVICIOS TURÍSTICOS

Ley Federal de Turismo Artículo 34 y NOM-09-TUR-2002

I. PARTES

AGENCIA DE VIAJES:

Razón Social: [Agency Name]

RFC: [Agency RFC]

Número RNT (SECTUR): [RNT Number]

Domicilio: [Agency Address]

Agente de Viajes: [Agent Name]

CLIENTE (PASAJERO PRINCIPAL):

Nombre: [Client Name]

Identificación: [Client ID]

Teléfono: [Client Phone]

Correo Electrónico: [Client Email]

Pasajeros Adicionales: [Additional Travellers]

II. SERVICIOS CONTRATADOS

Tipo de Servicio: [Service Type]

Destino(s): [Destination]

Fechas de Viaje: [Travel Dates]

Itinerario Detallado:

[Itinerary]

Incluye:

[Inclusions]

No Incluye:

[Exclusions]

III. PRECIO Y CONDICIONES DE PAGO

Precio Total: [Total Price]

Anticipo Pagado: [Deposit Amount]

Fecha Límite de Pago Total: [Final Payment Date]

IV. POLÍTICA DE CANCELACIÓN (NOM-09-TUR-2002 Sección 7)

[Cancellation Policy]

Fuerza Mayor: En caso de pandemia, desastre natural, o restricción gubernamental que impida el viaje, la agencia ofrecerá reprogramación o nota de crédito en términos de los contratos con proveedores, sin penalización al cliente por causas no imputables a las partes.

V. DERECHOS DEL CONSUMIDOR

El cliente tiene derecho a reclamar el cumplimiento de los servicios contratados conforme a la Ley Federal de Protección al Consumidor (LFPC). En caso de incumplimiento, el cliente puede acudir a PROFECO (Procuraduría Federal del Consumidor) al teléfono 800 468-8722 o en profeco.gob.mx. La agencia cuenta con Número RNT [RNT Number] expedido por SECTUR.

FIRMAS

En [Contract City], a [Contract Date].

LA AGENCIA DE VIAJES:

[Agency Name]

Por: [Agent Name]

Firma: _________________________

EL CLIENTE:

[Client Name]

Firma: _________________________

Travel Agency (Agencia de Viajes)

________________

Signature

Client / Lead Traveller (Cliente / Pasajero Principal)

________________

Signature

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What Is a Travel Agency Contract Mexico (Contrato de Agencia de Viajes)?

A Travel Agency Contract Mexico (Contrato de Prestación de Servicios Turísticos de Agencia de Viajes) is a written agreement between a travel agency (agencia de viajes) registered with the Secretaría de Turismo (SECTUR) and a client (cliente o pasajero) for the organisation, arrangement, and delivery of tourism services — including transportation bookings (boletos de avión, autobús, crucero), hotel reservations (reservaciones de hospedaje), tour packages (paquetes turísticos), excursions (excursiones), visa assistance, and travel insurance arrangements. The legal framework governing travel agency operations in Mexico is established by the Ley Federal de Turismo (LFT) and its Reglamento, supplemented by NOM-09-TUR-2002 (Norma Oficial Mexicana — Agencias de Viajes y sus Sucursales), which establishes the specific requirements for service quality, contract documentation, and consumer protection.

Article 34 of the Ley Federal de Turismo establishes that enterprises providing tourism services must comply with the quality standards established by SECTUR through Normas Oficiales Mexicanas, ensuring consumer protection and service quality. Travel agencies in Mexico must register with the Registro Nacional de Turismo (RNT) maintained by SECTUR under Article 82 LFT — unregistered agencies operating without RNT registration are subject to sanctions under Articles 68 through 70 LFT. The RNT registration number must appear on all contracts, promotional materials, and CFDI invoices issued by the agency.

NOM-09-TUR-2002 establishes detailed requirements for travel agency service contracts including mandatory information to be provided to clients before contract execution, minimum contract content requirements, cancellation and refund procedures, and client complaint mechanisms. The norm distinguishes between minoristas (retail travel agencies dealing directly with consumers) and mayoristas (tour wholesalers dealing primarily with other travel agencies), with different service standards applicable to each.

Mexican consumer protection law — specifically the Ley Federal de Protección al Consumidor (LFPC) administered by the Procuraduría Federal del Consumidor (PROFECO) — applies comprehensively to travel agency contracts. Under LFPC Articles 7 and 8, providers of tourism services must disclose all material information about the service, price, conditions, and cancellation policy before the consumer commits. Article 42 LFPC requires that the contract be provided to the consumer in writing before signature. Adhesion contracts (contratos de adhesión) used by travel agencies with standard terms must be registered with PROFECO under Article 86 LFPC — unregistered adhesion clauses may be deemed unenforceable.

The Ley del Impuesto al Valor Agregado (LIVA) Article 18-A establishes a special IVA calculation rule for tour operators and travel agents selling packages that include accommodation — the tax base for IVA purposes is the margin (margen) between the price charged to the consumer and the cost paid to suppliers, not the full sale price. This rule, known as the régimen de agencias de viajes para efectos del IVA, significantly affects how travel agencies structure their contracts and CFDI invoices.

For international travel, Mexican travel agencies must comply with the requirements of the destination country — including visa requirements administered through foreign embassies and consulates in Mexico, entry health requirements imposed by destination health authorities, and aviation consumer rights rules applicable to the airlines used in the package. The Ley de Aviación Civil (LAC) and the Reglamento de Transporte Aéreo govern domestic flights included in travel packages.

When Do You Need a Travel Agency Contract Mexico (Contrato de Agencia de Viajes)?

A Travel Agency Contract Mexico is required whenever a SECTUR-registered travel agency commits to providing tourism services to a client — whether for individual leisure travel, group tours, corporate travel management, incentive travel, or organised pilgrimage and religious travel.

The contract is needed when a client books a travel package (paquete turístico) combining two or more services — typically airfare plus hotel, or airfare plus hotel plus tours — from a retail travel agency. NOM-09-TUR-2002 requires written documentation of all package bookings regardless of price or duration. The written contract protects both the agency and the client in case of supplier failures (airline bankruptcies, hotel overbooking), travel disruptions (weather events, natural disasters), or consumer cancellations.

The document is required when a corporate client (empresa cliente) establishes a travel management relationship with a business travel agency (agencia de viajes corporativa or travel management company — TMC), defining the commission structure, preferred supplier programme (aerolíneas y hoteles preferentes), reporting requirements, expense management integration, and duty of care obligations. Corporate travel management agreements typically cover the agency's obligations under SECTUR regulations and the corporation's travel policy (política de viajes corporativos).

The contract is needed when a travel agency organises group tours (viajes grupales) for schools, universities, associations, or corporate incentive groups — defining the minimum group size, per-person pricing, deposit and final payment schedule, group cancellation terms, and the agency's liability for service delivery. Group tour contracts under NOM-09-TUR-2002 must include specific cancellation and refund schedules approved by PROFECO.

A formal contract is essential when the client is making a significant advance payment (anticipo o depósito) for a future trip — whether for a honeymoon package, international cruise, or peak-season vacation — to document the payment receipt (comprobante de pago o anticipo), confirm the booking details, and specify the conditions under which the deposit is refundable or forfeitable in case of client cancellation. PROFECO's consumer protection guidelines recommend written contracts for all travel bookings involving advance payments exceeding $3,000 MXN.

The contract is also required when a travel agency organises religious pilgrimage travel (viajes de peregrinación) or educational student tours (viajes escolares) — these segments involve minors or group travel to international destinations and require additional documentation including parental consent forms (autorizaciones de viaje de menores) under the Ley de Migración and compliance with the Reglamento de la Ley General de Educación for school-sponsored travel. The Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) guidelines for school trips require written agency contracts specifying safety protocols, emergency response procedures, and adult supervision ratios.

What to Include in Your Travel Agency Contract Mexico (Contrato de Agencia de Viajes)

A valid Travel Agency Contract Mexico under the Ley Federal de Turismo Article 34 and NOM-09-TUR-2002 must include the following essential elements to satisfy SECTUR compliance requirements and protect both the agency and the client.

Agency Identification: The travel agency's full legal name, RFC, RNT registration number (Registro Nacional de Turismo — SECTUR), physical address, telephone, and email of the branch handling the booking. The name and employee number of the travel consultant (agente de viajes) who handled the booking. The SECTUR RNT number must appear prominently on the contract under NOM-09-TUR-2002 requirements.

Client Identification: Full name of the principal traveller (pasajero principal) and names of all additional travellers included in the booking, passport numbers and expiry dates for international travel, date of birth for minor travellers, emergency contact information, and any special needs (dietary restrictions, accessibility requirements, medical conditions relevant to travel).

Service Description: A detailed itinerary (itinerario) listing every service component — flight details (airline, flight number, departure and arrival times, class of service — Clase Turista, Business, Primera), hotel information (name, category expressed in stars or classification, room type, board basis — Solo Habitación, Desayuno Incluido, Todo Incluido), tour inclusions and exclusions, transfers (traslados aeropuerto-hotel), travel insurance details, and any other services purchased. NOM-09-TUR-2002 requires that the itinerary be provided in writing before the client makes any payment.

Price and Payment Terms: The total price of the package or individual services in MXN (or agreed foreign currency with applicable exchange rate), including a breakdown showing the base service cost, applicable IVA under LIVA Article 18-A (margin-based for packages), airport taxes (TUA — Tarifa de Uso de Aeropuerto), and any other fees or surcharges. Payment schedule showing deposit amount and due date, and final payment due date. Accepted payment methods (tarjeta de crédito/débito, transferencia SPEI, efectivo).

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Specific cancellation penalty schedule expressed as a percentage of total price or a fixed amount, varying by how far in advance the cancellation is made — for example, cancellation more than 30 days before departure: full refund minus administrative fee; 15–29 days: 25% penalty; 7–14 days: 50% penalty; less than 7 days or no-show: 100% forfeiture. The schedule must be consistent with NOM-09-TUR-2002 Section 7 and PROFECO guidelines. Force majeure (fuerza mayor) clauses covering pandemics, natural disasters, and government travel restrictions must specify whether rescheduling or credit notes are offered in lieu of refunds.

Agency Responsibility and Limitations: The agency's liability as an intermediary (intermediario) between the client and service suppliers (aerolíneas, hoteles, operadoras turísticas) — and the limitation of the agency's liability for direct supplier failures, force majeure events, or client conduct. Under LFT and Mexican consumer protection law, the agency is responsible for delivering the services it committed to provide in the contract; supplier failures do not automatically absolve the agency of its contractual obligations to the client.

Client Rights and PROFECO: Express statement of the client's rights under the Ley Federal de Protección al Consumidor, including the right to file a complaint with PROFECO (Procuraduría Federal del Consumidor) through its Teléfono del Consumidor (55 5568-8722) or online complaint platform (consumidor.gob.mx) if the service contracted is not delivered as agreed.

Forms-legal.com provides this Travel Agency Contract Mexico template as a reference. SECTUR-registered agencies should ensure their standard contracts are registered with PROFECO as adhesion contracts under LFPC Article 86 and reviewed by a licenciado en derecho specialised in tourism and consumer protection law to ensure full compliance with NOM-09-TUR-2002 requirements. Related documents include the Contrato de Patrocinio for corporate event and incentive travel arrangements and the Acuerdo de Rescisión Mutua for documenting agreed early termination of travel services contracts.

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