What documents do I need to enter Mexico?

In short

• Most travelers entering Mexico need a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
• You will also need a Forma Migratoria Multiple (FMM), the official Mexican tourist card, which is issued at the border or online.
• Citizens of the United States, Canada, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and around 60 other countries can enter Mexico visa-free for tourism.

Travel documents you need for Mexico

trip1 lets you book hotels across Mexico and pay with crypto, but before you can check in you need the right paperwork at the border. Mexican immigration is strict about three things: a valid passport, the tourist card, and proof of your stay.

Here is the full checklist for most visitors:

• A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned date of entry.
• A Forma Migratoria Multiple (FMM) tourist card, valid for up to 180 days.
• Proof of onward or return travel, such as a flight ticket back home.
• Proof of accommodation, such as a hotel booking confirmation from trip1.
• Enough funds to cover your stay (rarely checked, but sometimes requested).

Who needs a visa to enter Mexico?

Citizens of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Schengen Area, Australia, Japan, and around 60 other countries do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 180 days. They only need a passport and the FMM.

Travelers from countries that do require a Mexican visa must apply at a Mexican consulate before arrival. The official list is maintained by the Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE).

What is the FMM tourist card?

The Forma Migratoria Multiple (FMM) is the official Mexican tourist permit. It is required even if you are visa-exempt, and you must keep it with you for the duration of your stay.

You can get the FMM in two ways. If you arrive by air, the FMM is usually included in your airline ticket and processed at immigration on arrival. If you arrive by land or sea, you complete it at the border crossing or online via the National Immigration Institute (INM) website.

Documents for hotel check-in in Mexico

When you arrive at your hotel, the front desk will ask for the same passport you used at immigration plus your trip1 booking confirmation. Mexican hotels are required by law to record the passport details of all foreign guests.