How do I get FMM?

If you are a citizen of a country that needs a visa for entry into Mexico, ascertain you have a print copy of its approved version. To acquire a regular Mexican visa, you need to contact the Mexican embassy officials or visit them. Mexican authorities will check the visa document and the FMM Form hard copies.

Can I get my FMM online?

You can get your FMM online and print this out to take with you; the official at the port of entry will stamp the printed form; or will take the form and place a stamp in your passport insteead.

Can I enter Mexico without FMM?

Stays less than 72 hours within the border area, do not require an Official Entry Immigration Form (FMM). 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.

How much does the FMM cost?

As of 2021, the fee for an FMM is $687 MXN (approx $36 USD) to the INM office processing your visa at the border. The immigration officer will give a break off a part of the FMM when you come into Mexico. You must hold on to this stub from the FMM because you will need to surrender it/turn it in once you leave Mexico.

How do I get a FMM tourist permit?

You can obtain an FMM permit on arrival at the port of entry or online in advance. All you need is a valid passport or passport card. The FMM Visitor's Permit allows you to stay in Mexico for up to 180 days.

How to Get a Copy of a Digital FMM (Mexico)

How do I get a Mexico FMM form?

Applications can be found at the airport, and you need to complete the FMM form for Mexico before you get your turn at the FMM service counter. Once you do that, you hand it to the immigration officer, he or she will rip it in half and you will get one.

How much does a Mexican FMM card cost?

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.

Does Mexico still require FMM form?

Mexico's paper FMM forms being phased out

However: the immigration rules, procedures, and time scales —for example the number of days you can stay in Mexico as a visitor, and the need to exchange a residency visa for a residency card— have not changed.

How long does it take to get FMM tourist card in Mexico?

The processing time for a Mexico visa depends on which embassy you apply in. Some embassies process Mexican Tourist Visas in as little as two days, while others may take weeks. It is advisable that you contact the Mexican embassy in order to set up an appointment at least four weeks before you intend to travel.

Do I really need an FMM?

Who needs an FMM tourist permit? All U.S. and Canadian citizens over the age of two, without a Mexican temporary or permanent resident card, need to obtain an FMM tourist permit when entering Mexico. Other non-Mexican citizens from the countries listed here need an FMM as well.

Do I need FMM or visa to Mexico?

The FMM Tourist Card, Known formally as “Forma Migratoria Múltiple”, is a requirement for all tourists visiting Mexico. Foreign nationals may also need to apply for an additional visa, depending on their nationality.

Is FMM card free?

The FMM is free if your trip is 7 days or less and you are traveling by land. The FMM may be issued for up to 180 days. Take the FMM form to an INM office upon crossing into Mexico for the official stamp.

Do I need an FMM if I have a passport?

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.

Is FMM required for Cancun airport?

You NO longer need to fill out the Forma Migratoria Multiple (FMM) also known as Tourist Card. There are some exceptions: If you are flying to/from ANY OTHER airport in Mexico NOT listed above, then you may still need to fill out the Immigration Form "manually" when you arrive or depart from another airport in Mexico.

Can I do FMM at the airport?

Applications can be found at the airport, and you need to complete the FMM form for Mexico before you get your turn at the FMM service counter. Once you do that, you hand it to the immigration officer, he or she will rip it in half and you will get one.

Does FMM form need to be printed?

No. The FMM form must be filled out online. Once it's filled out online, then it can be printed.

What documents do I need to enter 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 airlines provide the Mexican tourist card?

The Tourist Card is FREE for ALL PASSENGERS traveling "By Air" with a Major Commercial Airline. You can apply for a Tourist Card within 30 days of your arrival to Mexico.

Can you get a Mexican tourist card at the airport?

You will receive an application form on the plane, or you can pick one up at the airport. Just make sure that you fill it in before you get your turn at the service counter. When you get there, just hand in the form and pay the fee, and you are free to enjoy your vacation in Mexico.

Can I get a Mexican tourist card online?

You can get a Mexican tourist card online, at a Mexico airport (or at a Mexico port of call if arriving by sea), or at your home country's Mexico embassy.

What airports in Mexico do not require FMM?

Does Mexico stamp your passport?

A US passport book is mandatory when traveling to Mexico by air. Also, minors (babies and children) will need a passport to enter Mexico. Once you arrive in the country, border control authorities will check and stamp your passport for entry.

What happens if you don't have a Mexican tourist card?

If you are visiting Mexico as a visitor/tourist and you lose your visitor's permit, you will need to attend a local immigration office (in a town or city or at the airport) to apply for a replacement; there is a fee of around US$40 involved—the local immigration office will advise you of the current replacement fee.

How much bank balance is required for Mexico tourist visa?

Financial Solvency: You must choose options a) or b): Investment or bank accounts with a monthly ending balance of at least 300 days of the current general minimum wage in Mexico City (approx. $2,500.00 USD).

Is the Mexican tourist card no longer required?

The Tourist Card (FMM) is no longer needed for visitors arriving by Air. For years, all tourists arriving in Mexico have been required to fill out their FMM form to get a tourist card. This helped Mexico track who arrived in the country and where they were.