What are the requirements to travel to Mexico?

The requirements to travel to Mexico are: A valid passport An approved and printed FMM Travel insurance (recommended, not mandatory)

Mexico Tourist Card FMM

Document

Validity

Maximum stay per entry

Multiple entries

Service fee

Government fee

FMM Tourist Card (by land)

Validity: 180 days after entry

Maximum stay per entry: 180 days

Multiple entries: No

Service fee: 31 USD

Government fee: 36 USD

FMM Tourist Card (by land)

180 days after entry

180 days

31 USD

36 USD

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Please note that your FMM will not be sent to you until 25 days before your departure.

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FMM tourist card for Mexico requirements

To apply for a Mexico Tourist Card, you should have the following information on hand:

Valid passport
Bank card to pay
E-mail to receive the documents

If you are missing any of these items, your application will be saved so that you can complete it later.

By applying through Visagov, you will have access to a simplified form in your language, which will ensure that you minimize the risk of mistakes, and consequently the probability of rejection.

You must apply online before traveling: you will not be able to do so on arrival. Once you receive the Mexico FMM, you must print it and present it along with your passport upon arrival in the country.

Remember, the Tourist Card is not an official visa, so if your country requires a visa, you should apply for the corresponding visa as well as the Mexico Tourist Card (FMM).

Do you need more information? See our complete guide: How to get a visa for Mexico

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FAQ about FMM

The Multiple Immigration Form is the immigration document required by all foreign nationals wishing to travel to Mexico by land. This document is the legal requirement that proves that the foreign citizen can travel and stay in the country within the authorised days of stay.

It must be printed on paper, as the INM (Instituto Nacional de Migracion) will not accept the document presented on a mobile phone or tablet.

The FMM is a mandatory legal requirement requested by the National Migration Institute for any foreigner wishing to travel to Mexico by land. This document must be requested online and it must be presented together with your passport and, if required, a visa.

There are nationalities that, in addition to the FMM, will require a visa to travel to the country for tourism, business or any unpaid activity in Mexico. If your nationality requires a visa, you must apply for it at the Mexican consulate of your country.

Yes, every foreign citizen traveling to Mexico by land must apply for a FMM before arriving.

The Tourist Card can only be applied for online. You will need to print it out and present it to the border authorities.

It depends on the length of the trip. If you plan on staying in Mexico for 7 days or less, you will not need any particular documentation to apply. If your trip lasts more than 7 days, you will need to provide a copy of your passport.

The answer will depend on how long you plan on staying in Mexico. If you travel for 7 days or less, you will be able to apply with no government fees attached. However, if your trip lasts more than 7 days, you will be required to pay 717 MXN (43 USD - 40 EUR approximately) in government fees.

The FMM or tourist card is the same thing. The FMM is the abbreviation for “Formula Migratoria Multiple” (Multiple Immigration Form), which is equivalent to a tourist card.

You can send in your application 29 days before traveling. It is advised to apply 15 days before the planned departure date.

Yes, it is compulsory to apply for the FMM (Tourist card) for every foreign citizen traveling to Mexico by land.

The requirements to travel to Mexico are:

A valid passport
An approved and printed FMM
Travel insurance (recommended, not mandatory)

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Mexico Multiple Immigration Form: More information

The Mexico FMM (Forma Migratoria Multiple or Multiple Immigration Form) is also known as the tourist card. It is mandatory for every foreign citizen wishing to enter the country via land, even if the person is only in transit to another country. Depending on your nationality, you might need to apply for a visa on top of the Mexico Tourist Card.

The Mexico Tourist Card can only be applied for online before traveling: you will be required to present it at the border. Fortunately, applying through Visagov will allow you to access a simplified form, which you will be able to complete in a matter of minutes.

You will be required to detail your planned travel dates on the application form. This information will determine the cost and documentation needed in order to apply. If you travel for up to 7 days, you will not have to pay the government fees. If you travel for more than 7 days, you will have to pay the fees and you will be asked to provide a copy of your passport.

With the Mexico FMM card you cannot work, study or reside in the country, as this form is exclusively for tourism purposes. However, it can be used to enter the country for business meetings or to visit family members.

Having an approved Mexico Tourist Card does not guarantee entry to the country. If you lie or omit information that may be relevant, or create a threat to the country, the officers in charge of the immigration department may deny entry. You should never lie about your information when filling in the application form, and you should check that the information is correct before submitting it.