Do I have to pay Cancun tourist tax?

Foreign visitors to Cancun and Cozumel have to pay a tourist tax. They can pay this fee prior to their arrival or during their stay, and must show their receipt at the airport before leaving Mexico. Payment can only be made online via the Visitax website.



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With the goal of the infrastructure improvement tax to “help us protect our beaches and Mayan heritage sites”, the government is now mandating all tour operators, airlines, and other travel providers to collect the tax after it was reported that many tourists were simply not paying the fee.

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Tourists can pay before their arrival, during their stay, or upon exiting the state via a new website called Visitax. There will be also an option to pay in cash at the Cancun Airport terminals.

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All International Visitors “flying in” to the State of Quintana Roo pay a VisiTAX. So, if your passport IS NOT a Mexican passport and you are arriving to the State of Quintana Roo by commercial airline, then you are required to pay the VisiTAX.

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The Cancun Departure Tax is a fee that all travelers leaving Cancun, Mexico, by air are required to pay. It's also known as the Departure Tax, the Airport Tax, or the Exit Tax. The fee is used to maintain the airport and improve its facilities.

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As of April 1, 2021, a new mandatory tax has been implemented for tourists that are 15 years of age and older. The goal of collecting this new tax is to generate revenue to create jobs and fund new tourist attractions. The amount of the new tax is $224 Mexican pesos, approximately $10 – $11 USD per person.

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Should I exchange money before I travel to Cancun? Speaking of cash, yes, you'll want to exchange your currency for Mexican pesos before traveling to Cancun. You'll get a better rate from your local bank or credit union than you'll find at the airport once you've arrived in Mexico.

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To get some cash back from your shopping spree abroad, you have to keep the receipts from the items you bought on your vacation that fall under the VAT refund category. You can then claim the sales tax return at the VAT counter on your way out of the airport.

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Fee for Mexico's Visitor Visa (FMM) If you arrive by land and leave Mexico within 7 days of your arrival date, there is no fee for the permit. If you fly into Mexico from overseas, the fee is usually included within your air ticket's “fees and surcharges.” The fee is approximately US$25.

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Overview of Tourist Tax in Mexico As with all Mexican states, Quintana Roo has recently implemented a tourism tax that applies to all foreign visitors who stay overnight in the state. The mandatory tax is imposed on each person visiting the region and must be paid in full prior to arrival.

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Travelers Arriving in Cancun No Longer Need the FMM Now, visiting Cancun is easier than it ever was before. People who arrive at Cancun's airport no longer need to complete the tourist card, so their arrivals and departures will be easier.

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VISITAX – the new, mandatory, Quintana Roo tourist tax, came into effect April 2021. Since then it has been very highly debated, with plenty of wrong information being spread online.

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Cash is a necessity in Cancun, given that many restaurants and gift shops don't accept credit cards. Like many other airports around the world, the Cancun airport is jam-packed with money exchange kiosks looking to convert your money into Mexican pesos.

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First, it's worth noting that at current exchange rates, your $100 will equal upwards of 2,395 pesos in Mexico. That could amount to about a week's worth of wages for a Mexican national, depending on their industry and skill level.

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