All information listed here is for reference purposes only and you should consult the nearest Mexican Embassy or Consulate to make sure of its accuracy. We don't assume any responsibility for possible errors in this information.

Depending on your nationality, you may be required to have a "Visa" to be able to visit Mexico. The visa can be obtained through any Mexican Embassy or Consulate and a fee must be paid for its issue.

According to the most recent information we have, citizens of the following countries DO NOT REQUIRE A VISA but please check with the nearest Mexican Consulate to be sure...

Citizens from countries that don't require a visa MUST GET A "TOURIST CARD" (also known as FMT form) to be able to enter Mexico. These cards can be obtained at Mexican Embassies and Consulates and you should present your current Passport as proof of citizenship (See frame below for exception in requirements).

Tourist Cards are FREE OF CHARGE

For Citizens of U.S.A. and Canada Only

Due to new Security Policies, all persons coming to Mexico must have a valid passport. It is not longer acceptable an alternate proof of nationality as before (such as your Birth Certificate, an Official Document stating your citizenship or a Nationality Affidavit from a Public Notary in your country). If you have a valid Passport, you can obtain your "Tourist Card" directly from the Airline or Charter Company you will be using for transportation to Mexico or in the Immigrations Office at the border if your entrance is by land. For private sail boats and yachts, you can get it upon arrival at the first port-of-call in Mexico. =================== If you are planning to carry out some legal paperwork while in Mexico, such as buying a property, etc., your Passport is a MUST. Notary Publics and Government Offices don't accept any other type of document as proof of identification for foreigners not having a permanent residency in Mexico.

For other types of immigration status (residency, business, investment, student, etc.), please check with the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Mexico for requirement details.

For private yachts, sailboats, etc. If ours is your first port-of-call in Mexico, it is necessary for the crew to disembark with required documentation and go to the Immigration Offices for clearance. If you need orientation or assistance, the Capitania de Puertos (Harbor Authority) will be glad to help you.

Passengers of Pleasure Cruises with a stop-over in Zihuatanejo that will disembark in our port for a visit, only require to be included in the disembarkation list that the cruiser's personnel will present to our Immigrations Authorities. Passengers do not need to do any immigrations paperwork on land. Please check with cruiser's personnel if you have any doubts.

All foreigners to be able to work in Mexico will require a "Working Permit" (FM2, FM3, etc.). A "Tourist Card" or "Visa" does not allow you to work or be remunerated  and you could be subject to deportation if you do so. For students, you will require a FM9 permit that will allow to study in Mexico but not to work. Check with a Mexican Embassy or Consulate for further details.

We list some Consulate of Mexico sites in Internet if you need more information or you can download the "Manual of Tourist Entry" from our Federal Tourist Bureau (available in English). 

For listing of Embassies of Mexico in the world [click here] (Websites, e-mails, phones, etc. In Spanish, a new window will open).

For listing of Embassies of other countries in Mexico [click here] (Addresses, e-mails, phones, etc. In Spanish, a new window will open).

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