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VISA INFORMATION

Documents Required for Air Travel to Mexico from the United States or     Canada: Requirements for US and Canadian Citizens

1. Valid Passport Book

• By air, you need a valid passport book — a passport card cannot be used for international air travel Us-passport-service-guide

• Mexico doesn't require six months of remaining validity — your passport just needs to be valid when you enter and for the length of your authorized stay Us-passport-service-guide

• A driver's license, REAL ID, or NEXUS card alone is not sufficient for flying

2. FMM Tourist Card (Forma Migratoria Múltiple)

• This is Mexico's digital immigration entry form for foreign visitors, required whether arriving by land or air, and is often distributed by airlines or available at immigration checkpoints Girlsguidetotheworld

• You can also fill it out online before you go, or it's given out on the plane/at the airport

• Covers stays up to 180 days

3. Customs Declaration

• This document lists items you're bringing into the country and helps ensure compliance with Mexican customs regulations, and it can be filled out online in advance or on arrival: Tourist Card MX

Visa

• Neither US nor Canadian citizens need a tourist visa for stays under 180 days — just present a valid passport at immigration and receive the FMM, which applies to air, land, or sea entry EntryBrief.

Quick summary

Document	Needed?
Passport book	✅ Required (mandatory for flying)
Passport card only	❌ Not valid for air travel
Tourist visa	❌ Not needed (under 180 days)
FMM tourist card	✅ Required
Customs declaration	✅ Required