Mexico Tourist Card

Mexico Tourist Card, additionally called a FMM ("Forma Migratoria Múltiple," beforehand alluded to as a FMT), acts like a permit for tourists. This is required for all remote national tourists to Mexico who will not be occupied with a compensated work. Tourist cards might be substantial for up to 180 days and enable the holder to stay in Mexico as a visitor for the apportioned time. Make certain to clutch your traveller card and keep it in a safe place, as you should hand it in when you are entering and leaving the country.

Border Zone

Before, travellers who were staying inside the United States border zone for up to 72 hours did not require a Mexico Tourist Card. (The border zone, involved a zone about 20 km into Mexico from the U.S. border and furthermore included the majority of Baja California and the Sonora "free zone.") However, now the tourist card is required for all non-Mexican guests.

Mexico Tourist Cards

When entering Mexico, the tourist card that you have filled in needs to be presented to the migration official who will stamp it and write in the quantity of days that you are permitted to remain in the country. The maximum is 180 days or a half year, however the time really given is at the caution of the migration official (most likely it will be 30 to 60 days), for longer stays, the tourist card should be extended.

Please make sure that you are keeping the Mexico Tourist Card safe. A good way of doing so is to always ensure it is tucked into your passport. When leaving Mexico, it is vital that you give your tourist card to Immigration Officials. If you fail to have your tourist card present or it is expired, then you are at risk of being fined.

What happens when you lose your tourist card?

It is very important that if your Mexico Tourist Card is either stolen or lost, you obtain a replacement one. Please do this at an immigration office (You will have to pay a fee). Failing to do so, you are putting yourself at risk of being fined.

What happens if you want to extend your tourist card?

It is important that you extend your tourist card if you want to stay in Mexico for longer than the time allowed on your Mexico Tourist Card. However, please be aware that yes you can extend your stay, but as a tourist you cannot stay in Mexico for longer than 180 days. If you wish to do so, you will be required to leave Mexico and then re-enter again. You may also apply for a different visa, such as a working visa.