How long does it take to get through customs in Cancun?

Since Cancun has smashed its arrivals records in 2021, customs and immigration are experiencing some serious backups. Depending on how many flights are landing at once, you might be through immigration in as little as 10 minutes, but we've seen lineups of over 3 hours. Be prepared for the worst and hope for the best.



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Luckily, there are a few things you can do to make the process quick and easy. First, make sure to fill out all necessary paperwork before you arrive, including your customs and immigration form. Additionally, be prepared with all necessary documentation, including your passport and any travel documents.

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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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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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All your luggage including carry-ons will go through a scanner. Once you give your customs form (one per family) to the agent you'll be asked to press a button. A green light means go on ahead and if you get the red light the agents give your bags a more thorough inspection which usually take a couple minutes.

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Find out what you cannot bring in your carry-on or checked luggage in the following list and make your Cancun Airport experience easier:
  • Living beings and plants. ...
  • Liquids, gels, aerosols, and alcoholic beverages. ...
  • Light firearms, other firearms, and projectile-firing devices. ...
  • Paralyzing devices. ...
  • Sharp and/or cutting objects.


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Viajero Confiable is a trusted traveler program that allows fast and safe entry into Mexico by allowing members to process themselves at automated kiosks located at designated airports. The program is open to Mexican citizens 18 years of age and up and U.S. citizens who are members of CBP's Global Entry program.

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Low season in Cancun The low season is from June to October, with September and October being the least crowded. Tourists won't surround you, and you'll get the best prices.

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Low season in Cancun The low season is from June to October, with September and October being the least crowded. Tourists won't surround you, and you'll get the best prices.

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Cancun high season typically stretches from mid-December until the end of March. December brings the holiday crowds, seeking warmer weather for Christmas and New Years'. Come March, you have the rowdy spring breaker tearing across the beaches and partying in the resorts.

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Reserve a ride with Uber in advance in Cancun Complete your plans today by reserving a ride with Uber in Cancun. Request a ride up to 30 days in advance, at any time and on any day of the year.

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The short answer is ABSOLUTELY YES, you need Mexican Pesos. You will need pesos for tips, souvenirs shopping, transportation like taxi/buses, tours, bar/restaurants, etc.

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In the vast majority of the world, there are full border checks, with stamps, on entry as well as Exit. No eyebrows raised about missing Exit stamps at all. Mexico has not been stamping passports for departing passengers since the late 1980's.

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