Visa & Entry Requirements for Mexico

Entry rules are set by Mexican immigration (INM) and do change, so treat this as a starting point and confirm specifics with your airline or the Mexican embassy/consulate before you fly — not the day of.

The FMM (Forma Migratoria Múltiple)

Every visitor entering Mexico as a tourist needs an FMM tourist card. If you fly in, it's typically issued electronically and bundled with your ticket or filled out on arrival; keep the paper copy or confirmation until you leave, since it's checked again at departure. It's free for visits under a set number of days and stamped with your permitted length of stay — don't assume it's automatically the maximum allowed; ask for the number of days you actually need.

Passport validity

As a general practice for international travel, arrive with a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates, even where not strictly required — airlines sometimes enforce this rule regardless of the destination country's own policy.

Visa-exempt nationalities

Citizens of the US, Canada, the EU, UK, Australia and many other countries can enter Mexico as tourists without a separate visa, using just a passport and the FMM. Requirements vary by nationality, so check your specific country's requirement against Mexico's official immigration guidance before booking.

Length of stay

Tourist stays are commonly permitted up to 180 days, but the immigration officer decides and stamps the actual number granted — it can be shorter. If you need more time, ask at the border rather than assuming.