Do you need a FMM form to enter Mexico by land?

U.S. citizens must present a valid U.S. passport book or card, in addition to an entry permit (Forma Migratoria Multiple or FMM) issued by Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM). Travelers should be sure to enter Mexico with valid proof of automobile registration, even if remaining in the border zone.



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Mexico's paper FMM forms being phased out Beginning the summer of 2022, Mexico started to phase out the paper version of the FMM forms. As of now, many ports of entry across Mexico no longer use them.

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To enter Mexico, you must have the following documents:
  • A valid passport or travel document. ...
  • A properly completed Multiple Migratory Form (FMM). ...
  • Mexican immigration officers at the port of entry may request additional documents depending on the purpose/activity of your trip.


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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 documents are required to drive to Mexico?
  1. A U.S. Passport (or Green Card)
  2. A U.S. Driver's License (or International Driving Permit)
  3. Proof of car registration.
  4. A Temporary Vehicle Importation Permit (TVIP)
  5. A Mexico Tourist Card/Entry Permit (FMM)
  6. A Mexico tourist auto insurance policy.


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When is a tourist card (FMM) free? The tourist card is free if your stay in Mexico is 7 days or less and you are traveling by land into Baja. This isn't frequently advertised. Ask your local INM official.

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When traveling through a land border, you can get one at the border crossing by stopping at an immigration office or applying online. The FMM form for Mexico can only be filled in online if you travel by land, it cannot be filled in online if you're traveling by sea or air.

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When you arrive to Mexico you will need to complete a Customs Form. Normally you will get this form in the plane on your way to Mexico.

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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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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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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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