Do I need to complete a tourist card for Mexico?


Do I need to complete a tourist card for Mexico? The tourist card required by visitors from the US is called the Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM). The FMM is not a visa. It's an entry requirement for all foreign visitors, including Americans. It's mandatory if you plan to travel more than 20 kilometers into Mexican territory and stay more than 72 hours.


Is a tourist card and visa the same thing?

A tourist card, often known as a citizenship identity card, is granted to a visitor for a set number of days. A tourist card is not the same as a passport or a visa. Depending on the country you are traveling to, you might be required to fill out a tourist card application form before entering the country.


Do I need to complete any forms for Mexico?

U.S. citizens who travel as tourists beyond the “border zone” or enter by air must fill out an Official Entry Immigration Form (FMM), which is provided by commercial airlines or at the Mexican airport of entry.


What forms do I need to fill out when entering Mexico?

To enter Mexico, you must have the following documents:
  • A valid passport or travel document. ...
  • A properly completed Multiple Migratory Form (FMM). ...
  • Mexican immigration officers at the port of entry may request additional documents depending on the purpose/activity of your trip.


What documents do I need to travel to Mexico by air?

A valid passport book is required to enter Mexico by air, and those attempting to enter at an airport with a U.S. passport card only may be denied admission.


Do I need an FMM for Mexico UK?

UK passport holders do not need a Mexican visa for short-term visits. However, they must get the Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM), often referred to as the Mexico tourist card for Brits.


How much is tourist card for Mexico?

The stamped FMM is valid for land travel throughout Mexico. Cost: $687.00 Pesos (appx U.S. $38) per person; FREE if the trip is 7 days or less and you cross by land. May be issued for up to 180 days.


Can I fill out FMM form at airport?

When traveling through a land border, you can get one at the border crossing by stopping at an immigration office or applying online. The FMM form for Mexico can only be filled in online if you travel by land, it cannot be filled in online if you're traveling by sea or air.