KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Intro

Tourist Assistance

In Mexico you can dial 078 from any phone, where you can find free information about tourist attractions, airports, travel agencies, car rental companies, embassies and consulates, fairs and exhibitions, hotels, hospitals, financial services, migratory and other issues.
Entry requirements
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).
Tourists
U.S. citizens who travel as tourists beyond the “border zone” or enter by air must fill out an Official Entry Immigration Form (FMM), which is provided by commercial airlines or at the Mexican airport of entry.

Business trips

When arriving to Mexico, businessmen and women must complete and submit an FM-N form, allowing for business, not employment, in the country.
Other
Travelers who seek to enter Mexico for reasons not previously established or for a larger period of 180 days must solicit the appropriate visa at the nearest Mexican consulate.
For citizens of other nationalities, we suggest reviewing the visa requirement to travel to Mexico in the following link: https://www.inm.gob.mx/gobmx/word/index.php/paises-requieren-visa-para-mexico/
For further information regarding immigration requirements please visit https://www.inm.gob.mx/fmme/publico/en/solicitud.html and http://www.sectur.gob.mx/guia-de-viaje/visa/

Merchandise

Travelers are permitted to bring up to $500 USD worth of merchandise to Mexico without having to pay duty when traveling by air and $300 USD when traveling by land. For further information visit: http://omawww.sat.gob.mx/BienvenidoaMexico/Paginas/respaldo/mercancia_puedes_ingresar.html

Currencies and Exchange Rates

In Mexico, tourists can obtain Mexican pesos in exchange houses, banks, ATMs and through international credit cards. For more details, as well as a currency converter, please visit the following link: https://www.visitmexico.com/en/prepare-your-trip/useful-information/currencies-and-exchange-rates