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American and Canadian visitors can enter Mexico with a valid passport or with a birth certificate accompanied by photo ID. Travelers from other countries may need a visa. Minors traveling alone or with one parent need notarized consent from the other parent. In addition, visitors must carry a Mexican Tourist Permit, which is issued free of charge upon arrival. Tourist Permits issued in Quintana Roo are good for only 30 days and if you plan to stay longer you will have to visit the Immigration Office to apply for an extension (about $15 per person). If you lose your Tourist Permit while in Cancun, you can obtain a copy or permission to leave the country from the Immigration office located downtown. Departure Tax is approximately US $17 (before you leave home check with your travel agent or airline to see if the departure tax has been included in your ticket price). Children under two are exempt. For more information on the tourist card or other visa requirements such as residency for longer than 180 days or work permissions, follow the appropriate link below.
Cancun's Immigration Offices.

Location
Hours:
Phone
Av. Nader corner Uxmal Hours:
(998) 884-1404
SM 5 Lote 1 9AM - 2PM
(998) 884-1658

FMT TOURIST VISA

The tourist visa is for those visiting Mexico for less than six months and are not going to engage in any work or business activity during their stay.

All tourists entering Mexico must fill out a Tourist Visa called a FMT. According to the law you must have the Tourist Card on you while traveling (make a copy if possible in case original is lost). You can pick up a card on the airplane or at the border by stopping at immigration as you cross into Mexico. You must have either a current passport or original birth certificate with current ID. Although the cost for this visa is 170 pesos, generally if you are arriving by airline or cruise, your Tourist Card fee will be charged in the cost of your package or fare. They will give you your tourist card to fill out for Customs when you land. This card is valid for a maximum of six months (180 days). Generally, when you arrive you are given 30 days, but you can request the immigration agent to grant you a longer stay if they are willing. If you are only granted 30 days, you can apply for an extension by going to an immigration office and filing a request form and paying the required extension fees at any bank.
VISA / FM3 FOR RESIDENCY
This visa is for those who wish to reside in Mexico on a more permanent basis (greater than six months) and are not going to engage in any work or business activity during their stay. For persons wishing to retire in Mexico.
  • Valid passport and one complete photocopy.
    Passport must have at least 6 months of validity remaining. Photocopy of every page of passport. If person is a legal resident of U.S., a copy of the front and back of the alien registration card is also required.
  • Letter from the bank or prior six months of bank statements that prove a minimum monthly deposit of one thousand ($1,000) dollars per dependent.
  • Completed immigration request form.
  • Four (4) passport style front view photos and three (3) side view photos.
  • Appropriate fees are paid at bank.
VISA / FM3 FOR WORKING IN MEXICO
This visa is for those who wish to reside and engage in any work or business activity during their stay in Mexico. For persons wishing to work in Mexico.
  • Valid passport and one photocopy.
    Passport must have at least 6 months of validity remaining. Photocopy of every page of passport.
  • Job offer letter from employer to immigration.
    Letters state the job position, terms of employment, and the monthly salary expected to to paid to the candidate.
  • Copies of employer's Articles of Incorporation.
  • Original and copy of Employer's tax credentials and registration form (RFC and R1)
  • Original and copy of Employer's last IVA tax return.
  • Completed Immigration Request Form.
  • Payment of appropriate fees.
    1,400 pesos paid in cash only at a Mexican bank.
NO RENEWALS ARE DONE AT THE MEXICAN CONSULATE.
You must get in touch with the Mexican Immigration dept. 30 days prior to expiration date.
STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS

This applies to foreign students who plan to study in Mexico. For foreign students wishing to study in Mexico.

  • VALID PASSPORT AND ONE PHOTOCOPY.
  • LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE FROM THE SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY.
    The school must be authorized to receive foreign students by the Ministry of the Interior. The letter must be recent (30 days) and must show the semester or academic year of study.
  • LETTER OR FINANCIAL SOLVENCY.
    A letter issued by a bank, duly notarized, stating applicant will receive a minimum of five (5) hundred U.S. dollars per month during his/her stay in Mexico, aside from tuition.
  • SIX (6) PASSPORT FRONT VIEW PHOTOS AND FIVE (5) RIGHT SIDE PHOTOS IN COLOR.
    NO AUTOMATIC MACHINE PHOTOS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
  • ENCLOSED APPLICATION DULY COMPLETED

Detailed information on the school tuition, calendar, etc. should be obtained directly from them. Please check with consulate as language school stays may not apply.
 
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