What documents do I need to travel to Mexico and back?
What documents do I need to travel to Mexico and back?
- U.S. citizens must present a valid U.S. passport book or card, in addition to an entry permit (Forma Migratoria Multiple or FMM) issued by Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM).
- Travelers should be sure to enter Mexico with valid proof of automobile registration, even if remaining in the border zone.
What documents do I need to cross the border from Mexico?
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.
Does Mexico stamp your passport?
Upon arrival, Mexican immigration stamps passports, signs off on the FMM, and returns the FMM to the traveler. Leaving Mexico, the airline collects the FMM as you pass through the airport departure gate. Mexican immigration doesn't participate in the departure, and one's passport is not stamped upon exit.
Do you need proof of return travel for Mexico?
You must present a return ticket to the country of origin and prove that hotel reservations correspond with the period of stay.
Do you have to pay to enter Mexico?
International tourists that enter by land and stay less than seven days in México do not need to pay for processing. The government of Mexico requires current proof of citizenship, a photo ID, and a valid passport for entry into Mexico.
What documents do I need to fly to Mexico and back?
All citizens of the United States must present a valid passport when entering Mexican territory by any means of transportation. There are no exceptions for minors. Stays less than 72 hours within the border area, do not require an Official Entry Immigration Form (FMM).
Do Italians need visa for Mexico?
No. Italian nationals may travel on business trips to Mexico without a visa for a period of less than 180 days.
What can I bring into Mexico by air?
- Items for personal use, such as clothing and footwear.
- 2 cameras.
- 3 mobile phones.
- 1 laptop computer.
- Medical supplies for personal use (a medical prescription is required if these contain narcotic substances)
Do I need to complete any forms to enter 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.
Do you need to print Mexico customs form?
Fill in the forms, print, sign and bring with you. Immigration form must be printed double sided.
What travel documents do I need to enter?
- U.S. passport.
- U.S. passport card.
- DHS Trusted Traveler cards (Global Entry®, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
- U.S. Military ID.
- Permanent Resident Card.
- Border Crossing Card.
- DHS-designated enhanced driver's license.
What documents do I need to travel to Mexico from Europe?
Do you need a visa? If you hold a passport from the Netherlands or from any of the European Union States, you do not need a visa to visit Mexico for as long as 180 days (1). You will only be required to fill an immigration form at the point of entry.
What countries can enter Mexico without a visa?
In addition, foreign visitors who, regardless of their nationality, have a valid permanent resident card from Canada, Chile, Colombia, Japan, Peru, the United States of America, the United Kingdom or any of the countries comprising the Schengen Area, do not require a Mexican visa.