Problems – Didn't Stamp FMM at Land BorderAirlines do not issue the boarding pass unless you have FMM. There is a way out though by paying the fine of about USD $29. The immigration counter at the airport will issue a new FMM card.
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Tourist AssistanceAll 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).
What Is the Mexico Tourist Card or FMM? The Forma Migratoria Multiple or Mexico tourist card is a legal requirement for visitors entering the country by land or sea.
If you've overstayed your visa, the price can vary—especially if you're leaving from a smaller airport. However, the general rule of thumb is about $30 – $40 USD. If you overstay for years, the price will go up. However, legally the price cannot exceed $6,000 MXN (which is about $320 USD).
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.
When you use this method to get your FMM card for Mexico you do not have to pay anything. Other people choose to fill in the FMM form when they arrive in Mexico. Applications can be found at the airport, and you need to complete the FMM form for Mexico before you get your turn at the FMM service counter.
General Information. 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.
The phasing out of the FMM paper forms is happening on graduated basis. If you are not issued with a a paper FMM when you arrive in Mexico, or asked to complete a paper FMM form when you're resident in Mexico and leave the country, the immigration official will place a stamp in your passport, instead.
Travelers Arriving in Cancun No Longer Need the FMMNow, 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.
Obtaining a Tourist Card is relatively easy. While you can get this card at the airport or the border, applying beforehand is more accessible, saves you stress, and speeds up the airport immigration process.
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.
Even if you have a green card or US citizenship, you must hold an FMM. Passport: You need a valid passport that will not expire for the next 6 months, counting from your day of arrival in Mexico. The passport must be in your name and issued by your home government.
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.
The tourist card required by visitors from the US is called the Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM). The FMM is not a visa. It's an entry requirement for all foreign visitors, including Americans. It's mandatory if you plan to travel more than 20 kilometers into Mexican territory and stay more than 72 hours.
Extensions and renewals. 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.