Mexico passport and entry requirements
Passport must be valid for the length of your stay.
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Exercise increased caution in Mexico due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Many violent crimes take place in Mexico. They include homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, sexual assault, and robbery. There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Mexico. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s count
Passport you need
No visa for tourist stays. Flying requires a passport book; land and sea crossings accept a passport card. A tourist card (FMM) may be issued on arrival.
Official U.S. Department of State country informationVisa and travel authorizations
U.S. citizens can generally visit for tourism without a visa for short stays, but rules change — always confirm on the official government site before booking.
Before you book
- 1. Open your passport and read the expiration date. If it falls inside the validity window above, renew before you buy tickets.
- 2. Count your blank visa pages. Pages marked "amendments and endorsements" do not count as visa pages.
- 3. File any ETA, e-visa or arrival form on the official site, days before departure rather than at the airport.
- 4. Carry the passport book, not just the card, for any international flight.