Do you have to go through immigration when coming back from Mexico?


Do you have to go through immigration when coming back from Mexico? When flying from Mexico to the United States, you will go through Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the airport in the United States where you land. The CBP is a federal law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws at the border.


When leaving the US when do you go through customs?

5. When do you go through customs on international flights? 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.


What do you have to declare when coming back from Mexico?

You must declare all items you purchased and are carrying with you upon return to the United States, including gifts for other people as well as items you bought for yourself.


What do I need to cross the border from Mexico to USA?

All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options - see the Traveling with Children section.


What to expect when you go through Mexican 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 need a customs form to leave Mexico?

The visitor's permit is valid for stays up to 180 days. Paper forms are being phased out (see blue box above). However, if you were given a paper FMM when you entered Mexico, don't lose the half of the form that is handed back to you at immigration as you'll need it to exit the country.


What documents do I need to leave Mexico?

Temporary and Permanent Visa holders leaving Mexico
They will require your passport and your resident card. Once you have received your form, you may proceed to the airline desk. Upon reentry to Mexico watch the officer to be sure they do not mark you as a tourist and only give you 180 days.