Mexico is a vibrant country full of incredible culture and wonderful people – no wonder it's so continuously popular with visitors.
But navigating tourist permits, visas, and officialdom can be daunting when you’re headed to a foreign country, especially one that revels in red tape. Have no fear! Here’s exactly what you need to know about entry requirements for Mexico.
Citizens of the US, Canada, EU, Israel, Japan, and dozens of other countries are among those who do not require a visa to enter Mexico as tourists.
The same goes for any visitor, regardless of nationality, who is a permanent resident of or has a valid visa from the US (including an H1-B visa), Canada, the United Kingdom, and any country in the Schengen Area or Pacific Alliance.
Notwithstanding visas, all foreign visitors must have a passport with at least six months validity and a completed Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM), Mexico’s tourist card or stamp.
The paper version of the FMM is gradually being phased out across Mexico and replaced with a passport stamp. However, when needed, FMM forms are available at border crossings, international airports, and ports; if you’re flying to Mexico, the form will be provided to you on-board your aircraft. The FMM form can also be completed online, printed, and presented to immigration officials.
Processing an FMM costs US$28, which is paid on the spot at borders and ports or is integrated into the cost of airline tickets under “fees and surcharges.”
Upon entering Mexico, immigration officials stamp the FMM or your passport, adding the number of days you’re permitted to stay. Officials can approve up to 180 days but often grant less. Be sure to ask for the number of days you’ll need to cover your visit!
When you leave Mexico, you must surrender your FMM, if it’s a paper version. Keep it safe. If you lose it, you’ll face a US$40 fine.
The requirements are a little different if you're entering Mexico by land:
Chinese, Indian, Russian, and South African citizens are among those who are required to have a tourist visa to enter Mexico. In addition to having a valid passport, the following must be submitted in person at the nearest Mexican embassy or consulate:
Appointments for tourist visas at Mexican embassies and consulates must be made online with the Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores. At the pre-scheduled time, the submitted documents will be reviewed, biometric data taken (photo and fingerprints), and an interview conducted by a consular agent.
Once approved, a tourist visa is valid for up to 180 days. Upon entry to Mexico, travelers with tourist visas must also have an FMM.
It's no surprise that many visitors wish to extend their visa and see more of Mexico. How you do that will depend on the details of your
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