Do I need a FMM to go to Tijuana?

International Traveler's Visa Requirements Pedestrians crossing into Tijuana at the San Ysidro crossing need to complete a Mexico Visitor's Permit (FMM ? FREE if the trip is 7 days or less and you cross by land) and present a passport. This form will be provided by the airline or at the port of entry.



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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.

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Requires a valid passport or passport card. 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.

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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.

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Even if you have a green card or US citizenship, you must hold an FMM. Passport: You need a valid passport that will not expire for the next 6 months, counting from your day of arrival in Mexico. The passport must be in your name and issued by your home government.

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Documents You Will Need
All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options - see the Traveling with Children section.

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What Happens After You Apply for the FMM Form? The form is emailed to the applicants on the email ID they have mentioned in the application. They must take a printout and keep it with their other travel documents.

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Requires a valid passport or passport card. 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.

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We would always suggest tipping a minimum of 10% at restaurants in Mexico. Check the bill and see if a service charge for gratuity was included.

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