What to do when leaving Mexico?

If you are in possession of Mexican passport, you will need to complete a form before you exit the country known as the Formato Estadístico para Mexicanos (FEM). The government uses this to record statistics of Mexican nationals traveling abroad.



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Leaving and re-entering Mexico
You must leave by the expiry date, but there is no time limit on how long you must remain outside of Mexico before you can return using a new visitor visa. Every time you re-enter Mexico, the number of days allowance granted by the immigration official allowance is 'reset.

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Who needs an FMM tourist permit? All U.S. and Canadian citizens over the age of two, without a Mexican temporary or permanent resident card, need to obtain an FMM tourist permit when entering Mexico. Other non-Mexican citizens from the countries listed here need an FMM as well.

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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.

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You must present a valid visa and proof of your return ticket. You must fill out an electronic precheck with personal and immigration information to enter Mexico. Learn more on how to do the precheck.

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As for the exit tax, it is typically included in the price of your airline ticket if you are leaving Mexico by air. However, if you are leaving the country by land or sea, you will need to pay the exit tax at the immigration office before departure. There are no exemptions for this tax.

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Mexican immigration authorities could ask you to present both your passport and entry permit if applicable at any point and may detain you while they review your immigration status if you are not carrying your passport and proof of legal status in Mexico, or if you have overstayed your authorized stay.

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In most cases, travelers are permitted to bring up to $800 worth of merchandise back to the United States without having to pay duty. (Numerous exceptions apply.) Keep in mind that only one liter of alcohol, 200 cigarettes, and 100 cigars may be included in this exemption.

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To this day, there are no entry restrictions in Mexico and no obligation to carry a COVID test or to do quarantine. Check the current status of the pandemic in Mexico and follow the sanitary rules to prevent contagion (information only in Spanish).

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Yes. A US passport book is mandatory when traveling to Mexico by air. Also, minors (babies and children) will need a passport to enter Mexico. Once you arrive in the country, border control authorities will check and stamp your passport for entry.

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Proof of onward travel means that airlines and governments want to make sure you are not illegally immigrating to their country, so they need to see proof of a return ticket home. Basically, some countries want to make sure you aren't attempting to move there on a tourist visa and never leave.

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Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Mexico. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Mexico: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

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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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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.

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