What happens if I overstay in Mexico?

Overstaying a visa breaks Mexican immigration policy and local laws and may have serious consequences, including fines. Moreover, overstayers may be flagged by the immigration authorities and their chances of obtaining a new visa for Mexico in the future may be affected.



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The visitor permit cannot be extended or renewed; and you must leave Mexico by the date it expires. If you over-stay your visitor visa you will need to pay a fine when you leave the country.

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A visitor visa allows you to stay in Mexico for a period of up to 180 days, provided that you are not carrying out any paid activities.

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If instead they wish to stay longer than 6 months, they may have to apply for a new visa or leave the country temporarily and obtain a new FMM as they return to the Mexican border. Keep in mind that visitor visas do not allow the traveler to undertake paid work while in Mexico.

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