Arriving to Mexico

We want to ensure your arrival is as seamless as possible, so make sure you have your valid passport and supporting documents (e.g. visas and tourist cards) if required. Based on the type of passport you have, you DO NOT need to print a copy of your tourist card and you do not need a visa. See below the document(s) needed to visit Mexico:

1. Valid Passport - The Mexican government only requires that your passport be valid during the entirety of your trip. However, please contact the airline you will be flying on, to ensure that they let you board the plane as some countries do have a six months validity rule for passports to travel internationally.

To help things go smoothly at passport control, here are a few useful tips:

• Take your passport out of its cover and open it to the photo page.
• Remove any hats, headphones, or sunglasses.
• Put away your mobile phones or tablets when it is time to see an Immigration officer.
• And lastly, stick together with your family as you travel through the arrival process.

Use passport control kiosks when available

Use passport control kiosks if they are available. They are automated gates that use facial recognition to check your identity and allow you to enter the country without talking to an Immigration officer. To use them in Mexico, you must have an eligible passport and meet specific requirements.

​You can normally use kiosks if you:

1. Have a biometric symbol on the cover of your passport
2. Are aged 18+ years old
3. Are either:
   • A Mexican citizen
   • A national of the United States
   • A national of Canada

Digital Tourist Card

All International Visitor are issued a Digital Tourist Card. These Individual Tourist Cards are available online AFTER you clear immigration upon your arrival to Mexico. If you need to print your Tourist Card for reasons such as getting married, leaving the country by car, etc., you can do so at a special link the immigration officer will give you after he/she stamps your passport and grants you entry into the country. If you have any questions regarding getting your Tourist Card, please ask the immigration officer when you arrive in Mexico.

​Traveling with children

If you are traveling with your family, it is best to go through passport control together. If you are traveling with a child who may not have the same last name as you or who is not your own, you may be asked some questions to confirm your relationship. To help make the process smoother and faster, it is a good idea to bring along documents that show your relationship with the child and the reason for your trip. This can include birth or adoption, marriage or divorce certificates, or even a letter from the child's parent(s) giving you permission to travel and providing their contact information.

​Bringing goods into Mexico
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Passengers should be aware that certain goods may be prohibited or restricted on entry to Mexico. For full information, check out the Mexico Customs Page.