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MEXICO IS OPEN: Mexico re-opened for tourism on 29 June 2020.
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
The Mexico Tourist Card is a travel document required for most visitors to enter Mexico for tourist purposes. Although it is popularly known as a tourist visa, the Tourist Card is not officially a visa and does not replace one in any way. If nationals of your country require a visa, you’ll be asked to present it on arrival.
Check out the FAQs below for the full terms and conditions of the Tourist Card.
If you’re ready to start your journey to Mexico, apply for your documents now.
WHO CAN ENTER MEXICO WITH THESE DOCUMENTS
Most passengers who wish to visit Mexico, including children, need these documents. Please keep in mind the Tourist Card does not replace a visa. If your nationality requires a visa to enter Mexico, we suggest you apply at the nearest embassy.
OBTAIN THE MEXICO TOURIST CARD
To get the Mexico Tourist Card, you must provide your personal information and extra details about your intended stay in Mexico.
In addition, you must have a confirmed flight ticket before submitting the form. A COVID-19 test result is not required to enter Mexico, but if you are connecting to Mexico through another country, be sure to check the transit testing requirements of that country.
DISPLAY THE DOCUMENT
When you travel with a Tourist Card (Air), you can only enter Mexico through some selected airports. Find the full list in the FAQs below.
Visit the FAQs below to view quarantine news in Mexico.
ABOUT COVID-19 SELF-TESTING
Don't waste vacation time searching for a COVID-19 test center. Even if you don't need to take a test to enter Mexico, you will need a negative COVID-19 test result to enter the US. Simplify testing by ordering the eMed self-testing COVID-19 kit online. Pack the test in your suitcase and self-test no more than 3 days prior to your flight back to the US. Check the FAQs to learn more about our trusted testing partner.
Required Documents to Apply
None
Important Instructions
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US RESIDENTS ONLY: To return to the US you’ll need to take a COVID-19 test the day before your entry date. Don’t waste time looking for a test lab in Mexico. Simplify travel with the purchase of an eMed test kit. Order yours now and pack it in your luggage. Then follow the Certified Guide’s online instructions to take the mandatory test 24 hours before your journey back to the US.
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The Tourist Card facilitates entry to Mexico but it DOES NOT replace a visa. If your nationality requires a paper visa, immigration officers at the airport will ask for the visa as well as the Tourist Card. That's why we suggest passengers print a physical copy of the document.
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The Tourist Card (FMM) is usually valid for up to 180 days after arrival.
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There are no coronavirus testing or quarantine requirements for travelers to Mexico, unless travelers show symptoms of COVID-19. In that case, they'll need to quarantine.
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Travelers who want to visit Mexico must have a passport that is valid for the duration of their visit to Mexico.
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The Tourist Card (Air) is free for all passengers traveling by air with a major commercial airline.
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Each Tourist Card (Air) is valid for ONE PERSON so if there are four people traveling in your group, each person will need a separate Tourist Card with their information on it.
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You can apply for a Tourist Card within 30 days of your arrival in Mexico.
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We will send you two (2) pages. Make sure you do not cut or alter them in any way as this may invalidate them.
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If you are flying to Los Cabos International Airport, please print your Tourist Card (Air) (double-sided) on one piece of paper.
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When you travel with a Tourist Card (Air), you can only enter Mexico through the following International Airports: General International Aerodrome Ignacio Lopez Rayón, Benito Juarez, Abraham González, Matamoros, Nuevo Laredo, Angel Albino Corzo, Cabo San Lucas, Capitàn P.A Carlos Rovirosa, Toluca , Bahias de Huatulco , Cancun, Chetumal, Chihuaha, Ciudad Acuña, Ciudad del Carmen, Ciudad Obregón, Cozumel, Culiacán ,Del Mar de Cortés, North International Airport, El Bajío, General Abelardo L. Rodriguez, General Leobardo C. Ruiz, General Mariano Escobedo, General Mariano Matamoros, General Pedro José Méndez, Hermamos Serdan,Ing. Alberto Acuña Ongay, Engineer Fernando Espinosa Gutierrez, Jesus Terán, Plan of the Lovers, Ponciano Arriaga, Durango, Guadalajara, Hermosillo, International Airport of the City of Ensenada, La Paz, Loreto, Manzanillo, Mazatlan, Merida, Mexicali, Minatitlan, Monclova, Morelia, Nogales, Oaxaca, Piedras Negras, Puerto Escondido, Puerto Vallarta, Reynosa, Saltillo, San Felipe, San Jose del Cabo, Tampico, Tapachula, Tepic, Torreón, Veracruz, Zihuatanejo.
TIPS:
- Make sure that the Mexican officials stamp your card.
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Do I need a COVID vaccine or vaccination certificate to enter Mexico?
Do I need a COVID-19 test to travel to Mexico?
Why buy a COVID-19 self-testing kit? (US residents only)
The eMed self-test COVID-19 kit includes 6 rapid antigen tests that meet major US airline's entry requirements- perfect for travelers on round-trip journeys from the United States!
Order your test kit before your trip and it will be delivered to your home address for easy testing, anywhere, anytime. The Certified Guide will help you get results in 15 minutes on the NAVICA app. Get the eMed self-test COVID-19 kit for $150- that’s only $25 per test.
Do I need to quarantine in Mexico?
Quarantine requirements: There are no quarantine requirements in Mexico.
What is the Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM) or Mexico Tourist Card?
A Mexico Tourist Card is a travel document that is required for most foreign citizen travelers to Mexico who will not be engaged in any type of paid work. This document is also known as "Forma Migratoria Múltiple” and was previously referred to as FMM or FMT. It is also popularly known as a tourist visa, although it is not actually a visa.
It’s important to keep in mind that the Tourist Card does not replace a visa. If your nationality requires that you have a visa to travel to Mexico, you will need to apply for a visa in addition to the Tourist Card. We recommend that you do so at the nearest embassy.
However, there are some important exceptions to who needs a Mexican visa. If your nationality requires a visa to visit Mexico, you DO need the Tourist Card and do NOT need the visa if you have one of the following.
- A valid visa for Canada, the European Union (any of the countries that make up the Schengen area), Japan, the United Kingdom, or the United States.
- Permanent residence in Canada, Chile, Colombia, the European Union (Any of the countries that make up the Schengen area), Japan, Peru, the United Kingdom, or the United States.
What is the cost to obtain a Tourist Card (Air)?
- Standard Processing Time: 24 hours - USD 20.00.
- Rush Processing Time: 4 hours - USD 40.00.
- Super Rush Processing Time: 30 minutes - USD 60.00.
Can I get this documents for free?
How long is the Tourist Card (Air) valid for?
Are there any yellow fever vaccination requirements to travel to Mexico?
A yellow fever vaccine certificate is required if you are traveling from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission. You can find more information here.
Which nationalities also require a visa to enter Mexico?
If I am arriving by car, can I use this Tourist card?
Can I have a passport from an eligible country and live in another country?
When should I apply for the Mexico Tourist Card?
How long should my passport be valid for to enter Mexico?
Which international airports can I enter Mexico from?
You can enter Mexico from the following International Airports:
Aerodrome Ignacio Lopez Rayón, Benito Juarez, Abraham González, Matamoros, Nuevo Laredo, Angel Albino Corzo, Cabo San Lucas, Capitàn P.A Carlos Rovirosa, Toluca , Bahias de Huatulco , Cancun, Chetumal, Chihuaha, Ciudad Acuña, Ciudad del Carmen, Ciudad Obregón, Cozumel, Culiacán ,Del Mar de Cortés, North International Airport, El Bajío, General Abelardo L. Rodriguez, General Leobardo C. Ruiz, General Mariano Escobedo, General Mariano Matamoros, General Pedro José Méndez, Hermamos Serdan,Ing. Alberto Acuña Ongay, Engineer Fernando Espinosa Gutierrez, Jesus Terán, Plan of the Lovers, Ponciano Arriaga, Durango, Guadalajara, Hermosillo, International Airport of the City of Ensenada, La Paz, Loreto, Manzanillo, Mazatlan, Merida, Mexicali, Minatitlan, Monclova, Morelia, Nogales, Oaxaca, Piedras Negras, Puerto Escondido, Puerto Vallarta, Reynosa, Saltillo, San Felipe, San Jose del Cabo, Tampico, Tapachula, Tepic, Torreón, Veracruz, Zihuatanejo.
What do I need to apply for both the Tourist Card (Air)?
- Passport that remains valid for the duration of your visit
- Airplane ticket (Air Arrival - including the flight number.)
- A credit/debit card for payment.
Learn More About Mexico Tourism
Mexico is a popular vacation destination, especially for people in North America. Its extensive coastline, warm weather, excellent food, and numerous landmarks make this country unique, and you should definitely put it on your bucket list. But before you start planning a vacation to Mexico, it is important to know a few things that will help you get around while there. Below, you will find a few details that all people who plan on traveling to Mexico should know.
First of all, like many other countries, Mexico allows certain nationalities to travel to Mexico without a visa. The requirements are that they travel for business or tourism purposes and do not spend more than 180 days inside the country. The same nationalities can transit through Mexico without a visa if they do not stay for more than 30 days. At the moment, there are 69 nationalities that enjoy this privilege. The only document they are required to have is a valid passport.
Mexico also has an electronic visa system called SAE, which stands for Sistema de Autorización Electrónica. At the moment, only three nationalities can apply for a Mexico eVisa. So if you happen to be a citizen of Russia, Ukraine, or Turkey, you can apply for your Mexico visa online. However, this rule applies only if you travel by air. The eVisa is valid for 30 days from your date of arrival in Mexico, and it grants a single entry only.
All other nationalities that are neither visa exempt nor eligible for an electronic visa must pay a visit to the nearest Mexican embassy and submit a visa application there.
One thing that is worth mentioning is that all travelers entering Mexico must purchase a tourist card called a Forma Migratoria Multiple. However, if you enter Mexico by land, do not go farther than 20 kilometers from the border, and your stay does not exceed 72 hours, you are exempt from getting the tourist card. The Forma Migratoria Multiple is available online, and you must carry it with you at all times while in Mexico.
Moving on to more pleasant aspects regarding your trip to Mexico, let’s talk about things that you are going to enjoy. For one thing, Mexico has over 10 thousand kilometers of coastline. The Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea are to the east, while the Pacific Ocean is to the west. Consequently, there are plenty of beaches you can enjoy. Baja California is one of the most popular locations people visit, but so is Vallarta and Oaxaca. Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Acapulco, and Cabo San Lucas are just a few of many other destinations you will enjoy.
As far as what you can do in Mexico, the possibilities are endless. The water that surrounds Mexico is an infinite source of entertainment. One of the best things you can do is go sea kayaking in Baja California. There are several places where you can rent the equipment, and if you want someone to teach you how, you have that possibility as well. Snorkeling is best enjoyed in Baja California, Cancun, Cozumel, and Isla Mujeres, but there are countless other spots where the marine life is plentiful and colorful. Almost all tourist locations by the beach offer the opportunity to go scuba diving, but you should not miss out on scuba diving in the cenotes of the Yucatan peninsula.
Another excellent spot for scuba diving is Cancun; you should know that the place is legendary. Especially the Riviera Maya. The millions of reef fish provide you with more colors than the eye can process at any given time, you will see barracudas and jacks, and let’s not forget about the sea turtles that are literally everywhere.
Aside from the beaches, Mexico can offer other exciting experiences as well. If you are interested in the archaeological sites, we recommend Chichen Itza, Coba, Monte Alban, Tulum, Calakmul, and Palenque. The list goes on, but these are the most popular. If you want a view from above, you have the option of soaring in a hot air balloon over the Teotihuacan pyramids.
Mexico does not have an official language. In fact, there are 69 languages used in Mexico. The most commonly used, however, is Spanish. If you do not speak Spanish, you may be able to get around with English. It is quite common in tourist places and resorts. You may find people on the street that can understand and say a word or two. However, you should not expect officials or police officers to speak English. They rarely do. But, as we all know, Spanish is not such a difficult language to learn, and you should be fine with a pocket dictionary.
The food in Mexico is incredibly flavorful and diverse. However, keep in mind that Mexican food is not a single list of dishes that are commonly cooked in Mexico. It is more a melting pot of several regional cuisines. You will enjoy a different type of food in Northern Mexico than in the Southeastern region. While all dishes are objectively delicious, you cannot go to Mexico and not try their tamales, enchiladas, and tacos. It’s like going to Turkey and not trying a kebab.
Tap water in Mexico is supposedly potable, but we do not recommend it. You should buy bottled water. Some people go a little bit too far and say that the water is not even clean enough for brushing your teeth, but that is an exaggeration. Besides, all hotels provide a bottle of water per night.
As far as safety is concerned, you should know a few things about Mexico. For one, Mexico is known for violent crimes. People can get kidnapped for ransoms. You should always travel with someone at night and avoid dark streets. Mexico also has a series of drug-related issues. The cartels are at war with the government. However, most tourist destinations are not affected. As long as there is no border in the area you are going, you should be safe.
Healthwise, there is not much to worry about. However, we recommend that you always have some vinegar on you when you go to the beach just in case you are stung by a jellyfish. If you encounter a stingray and it stings you, know that hot water deactivates the poison, so pour water over the sting. As hot as you can bear. Other than that, make sure not to be caught by a riptide.
The bottom line is that Mexico provides some of the best sources of entertainment. Not to mention that their beaches can be incredibly relaxing. Sitting all day on the beach with a cold beer in your hand is something that we all need at some point or another. Your journey to Mexico starts by applying here.
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