Do you go through security when you get to Mexico?

In any case you don't go through customs on the way out of either country. Leaving the US you have passport check and security. Entering Mexico you have immigration and customs. Leaving Mexico you have a passport check and go through security.



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Items Not Allowed in Mexico:
  • Guns or ammunition. ...
  • Pepper spray.
  • Lethal knives and machetes (anything over 8” is not allowed)
  • Live predator fish.
  • Totoaba fish (fresh or frozen)
  • Turtle eggs.
  • Poppy seeds or flour of poppy seeds.
  • Marijuana, medicinal marijuana, marijuana products, marijuana seeds or spores, or marijuana extracts.


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After passing through immigration, you collect your bags and proceed to the exit. You will hand the form to the customs agent and press the button on what looks like a traffic light. A green light means go and red means inspection in which case, officials perform a quick inspection.

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If you enter or leave Mexico, you must declare any sum of money equaling US$10,000 or more that you bring in cash, checks, money orders, other cashable documents or a combination of them. Failing to declare carries a fine ranging from 20% to 40% of the exceeding amount.

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During the inbound flight, you will receive and need to fill out a customs form (Hacienda). After passing through immigration, you collect your bags and proceed to the exit. You will hand the form to the customs agent and press the button on what looks like a traffic light.

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A valid passport book is required to enter Mexico by air, and those attempting to enter at an airport with a U.S. passport card only may be denied admission.

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Travelers must have a valid and current passport or a passport card to enter the country. This passport will be stamped. You will need to show this stamp when you depart from the airport. “Passport Cards” can only be used for land border crossing and are not permitted for international air travel into the country.

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Everyone arriving at a port of entry to the U.S. is subject to inspection by Customs and Border Protection officers for compliance with immigration, customs and agriculture regulations. The more international travelers know about what to expect, the easier and quicker the process becomes.

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Enhanced security is in place at all international airports. Passengers must arrive at least 2 hours prior for any international flight.

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How long does it take to go through security at the Cancun Airport? The lines to enter the airport after you check in are usually very short. Most times it takes less than 15 minutes to pass through security. Most airlines are however very strict about checking in at least one hour before your flight.

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Upon arrival, Mexican immigration stamps passports, signs off on the FMM, and returns the FMM to the traveler. Leaving Mexico, the airline collects the FMM as you pass through the airport departure gate. Mexican immigration doesn't participate in the departure, and one's passport is not stamped upon exit.

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5. When do you go through customs on international flights? Usually, you go through customs when you exit the airport at your final destination. However, if you have a layover in a different city in your destination country, you may need to go through customs before your connecting flight.

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The CBP officers are authorized to ask you questions about your trip and your personal background, including: Your citizenship. The nature of your trip. Anything you are bringing back to the United States that you did not have when you left.

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Tips For Getting Through Customs Quickly in Cancun
  1. To get through customs as quickly as possible ensure that you have filled out your customs form in advance. ...
  2. Have your passport handy and ready to show the Customs Officer.
  3. Ensure that you are not carrying any of the prohibited goods, listed above and travel light.


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Passengers are allowed to bring, free of duty, merchandise in their personal luggage when entering the country. These include, among other things: Items for personal use, such as clothing and footwear.

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