What documents do I need to leave Mexico?

Temporary and Permanent Visa holders leaving Mexico
They will require your passport and your resident card. Once you have received your form, you may proceed to the airline desk. Upon reentry to Mexico watch the officer to be sure they do not mark you as a tourist and only give you 180 days.



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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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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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Many decide to apply online to avoid long queues at the border. You also avoid having to carry cash for the tourist card fee. The online application can be completed in less than an hour. The FMM online requirements are the same as those for travelers who apply in person.

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All foreign passengers who are departing from Mexico through any airport or seaport must pay the Exit Tax for Mexico. This fee is applicable regardless of age or nationality.

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All visitors to Mexico must complete an FMM tourist/immigration card, and a Customs form (but the Customs form is NOT required at some airport terminals). The forms are usually handed out on the plane an hour or so before landing. Carry a pen so you can complete them while on the plane.

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Update: All airports have been removed from the FMM requirements. The Tourist Card (FMM) is no longer needed for visitors arriving by Air. For years, all tourists arriving in Mexico have been required to fill out their FMM form to get a tourist card.

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Tourist Assistance All citizens of the United States must present a valid passport when entering Mexican territory by any means of transportation. There are no exceptions for minors. Stays less than 72 hours within the border area, do not require an Official Entry Immigration Form (FMM).

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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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