Do you have to go through customs when flying to Cancun?


Do you have to go through customs when flying to Cancun? Cancun Customs During the inbound flight, you will receive and need to fill out a customs form (Hacienda). After passing through immigration, you collect your bags and proceed to the exit. You will hand the form to the customs agent and press the button on what looks like a traffic light.


Do you do customs in Mexico?

When you arrive to Mexico you will need to complete a Customs Form. Normally you will get this form in the plane on your way to Mexico. The Customs Form is ONE per family, so you just need to complete ONE form for everybody that is traveling together and LIVE together.


Do you go through customs at your layover or final destination in Mexico?

Assuming that you are connecting (ie. changing planes) from an international flight to a domestic flight, you will always go through customs and immigration at your layover airport. You go through Customs at your first stop in your final country.


Do tourists have to go through customs?

Everyone arriving at a port of entry to the U.S. is subject to inspection by Customs and Border Protection officers for compliance with immigration, customs and agriculture regulations. The more international travelers know about what to expect, the easier and quicker the process becomes.


What documents do I need to travel to Cancun Mexico?

Travelers need the following documents:
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
  • FMM Mexico Tourist Card (if arriving by land)
  • Visa for Mexico (when applicable)
  • Return flight ticket.
  • Documentation proving the purpose of the visit (such as hotel reservation)
  • Proof of sufficient funds.


Do you have to go through customs when flying into Mexico?

During the inbound flight, you will receive and need to fill out a customs form (Hacienda). After passing through immigration, you collect your bags and proceed to the exit. You will hand the form to the customs agent and press the button on what looks like a traffic light.


What can I not bring into Mexico?

Items Not Allowed in Mexico:
  • Guns or ammunition. ...
  • Pepper spray.
  • Lethal knives and machetes (anything over 8” is not allowed)
  • Live predator fish.
  • Totoaba fish (fresh or frozen)
  • Turtle eggs.
  • Poppy seeds or flour of poppy seeds.
  • Marijuana, medicinal marijuana, marijuana products, marijuana seeds or spores, or marijuana extracts.


What do I need to leave Cancun?

Cancun Airport Departures You must have your documents in order and in your hand: Boarding pass, official ID, passport and/or visa. These documents are necessary if you wish to document and board on schedule. Some international flights requiere extra taxes that must be covered before leaving.


Does Mexico customs check your bag?

All your luggage including carry-ons will go through a scanner. Once you give your customs form (one per family) to the agent you'll be asked to press a button. A green light means go on ahead and if you get the red light the agents give your bags a more thorough inspection which usually take a couple minutes.


What needs to be declared at customs in Mexico?

If you enter or leave Mexico, you must declare any sum of money equaling US$10,000 or more that you bring in cash, checks, money orders, other cashable documents or a combination of them. Failing to declare carries a fine ranging from 20% to 40% of the exceeding amount.


Do you go through customs before or after your flight?

Usually, you go through customs when you exit the airport at your final destination. However, if you have a layover in a different city in your destination country, you may need to go through customs before your connecting flight.