Visit World - Russian Citizens Traveling to Mexico: Entry Rules, Visa Requirements & Regulations

! Information about the tourist card (Forma Migratoria Multiple (FMM)) at Cancun airport

If you arrive and depart from the following airports:

Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Cosumel International Airport (CZM)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR)
Mexico City International Airport (MEX)

You no longer need to fill out the Forma Migratoria Multiple (FMM), also known as a tourist card.

There are some exceptions:

If you are flying to/from ANY OTHER airport in Mexico not listed above, you may have to fill out an immigration form "manually" when you arrive or depart from another airport in Mexico.
If you are coming from a country that requires a visa to enter, you will still need to fill out this form. Please note that for the airports listed above, you will need to fill out the form "manually" upon arrival.
If you are NOT a "visitor", for example, a permanent resident of Mexico, you still need to follow the usual arrival procedures as before.

! If necessary, there are several Forma Migratoria Multiple forms available at all arrival terminals. Immigration officers will advise you if you need to fill out a form.

Thanks to these new procedures, it is now very quick and easy to clear immigration and customs upon arrival at Cancun airport.

WARNING: If you have already filled out the Forma Migratoria Multiple (FMM) online, don't worry, the form will be automatically uploaded by the system.

It is important that it is in the Multiple Immigration Form (FMM) that you will be able to stay in Mexico as a tourist for the number of days. The immigration form must not be lost. If you lose it, you will not be able to leave Mexico until you get a new FMM.

What do you need to have to submit an FMM?

To apply for a Mexican FMM, applicants must have a valid passport (or passport card if they plan to enter Mexico through the land border), a current email address, and a payment method (credit or debit card).

Insurance

The need to have an insurance policy depends on the nature of your trip and your individual needs.

Travel insurance is not currently required for the whole of Mexico. However, travel insurance with medical coverage is required for visitors to Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit. If you are traveling to Mexico for outdoor activities, you should include the sports you plan to practice during your stay in Mexico. This insurance is designed to protect travelers from any unforeseen medical events, including COVID-19 infection.

The minimum coverage amount is 50,000 USD.

Requirements for the validity of a passport

The Mexican government only requires that your passport be valid for the duration of your trip. Please check with the airlines you will be flying with to make sure they will allow you to board the plane, as the United States has a six-month passport expiration rule that may apply.
All foreigners, regardless of their nationality, are required to present a valid and unexpired passport or travel document when entering Mexico (by air, land or sea).

Fees for entering Mexico

Mexico charges a fee to all tourists and business visitors arriving in the country. The fee is approximately USD 25.

Visa-free entry

Countries that do not require a visa.

If you are a permanent resident of the following countries: Canada, the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, any of the Schengen countries and any of the Pacific Alliance member states, you do not need a visa to enter Mexico for tourist, business or transit purposes.

You must present a valid and unexpired resident card along with your passport. Both documents must be valid for the duration of your stay in Mexico.

Holders of U.S. travel documents must provide a valid U.S. permanent resident card when entering Mexico if they are citizens of countries listed on the Mexican government's website.

If you have a valid and unexpired visa from Canada, the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and any of the Schengen countries, you do not need a visa to enter Mexico for tourist, business, or transit purposes.

You will need to provide a valid and unexpired visa along with your passport. Both documents must be valid for the duration of your stay in Mexico.

Foreigners from any country traveling to Mexico on vacation or visiting Mexican seaports on a cruise ship are not required to obtain a visa or consular stamp. The passenger must have a valid and unexpired passport or travel document.

Citizens of countries that do not require a visa for stays of up to 180 days:

Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niue, Norway, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay.

! In addition, foreign visitors who, regardless of their nationality, hold a valid permanent resident card from Canada, Chile, Colombia, Japan, Peru, the United States, the United Kingdom, or any of the Schengen countries do not need a Mexican visa.

Visitors on cruise ships

Visitors traveling on cruise ships that disembark at any Mexican port to visit the port and surrounding areas and board the same ship to continue their journey do not need a 21-calendar-day visa.

To enter the territory of Mexico, the above-mentioned travelers must present the following documents:

- Valid passport. The Mexican authorities do not require a minimum passport validity period, however, this document must be valid for the entire period of stay in Mexico.

- Correctly filled in the Multiple Entry Immigration Form (FMM). This form will be provided to you by the airline or at the port of entry (depending on the conditions specified at the beginning).

- Migration authorities at the port of entry may require documents confirming the purpose of your trip. For tourism: hotel reservation, the route of your return or departure.

IMPORTANT!

The immigration authorities may decide to refuse a request for entry into the country if the applicant is subject to criminal proceedings or has been convicted of a serious crime.

Tourist visa

Countries that require a visa.

To apply for a visa, you must first make an appointment at an embassy/consulate. Click on the link to find the nearest consulate or embassy to your current place of residence.

Tourist visa

Requirements:

1. Valid foreign passport.

2. One of the following documents:

A certificate from the company describing your position and monthly salary, or from an educational institution stating that you are a full-time student in the country of residence and the period of study.

3. Bank account statements (for the last 3 months). For persons under 25 years of age, you can provide bank statements from your parents.

4. Duly completed application form.

5. 1 color photo (passport size, on a white background).

6. Proof of residence.

If you are submitting a document not issued in Mexico or the United States of America, it must be apostilled or legalized, if applicable; and with an official translation into Spanish.

Remember: if you have received a Mexican visa, it does not guarantee entry into the country. At the point of entry, Mexican immigration authorities may interview you to confirm the reasons for your trip, the length of your stay in Mexico, and how you are financing your trip. For more information, please contact us at: [email protected]

Electronic visa (SAE)

The electronic authorization system, or e-visa, is a mechanism used for citizens of Ukraine, Turkey and Russian Federation to travel to Mexico by air for tourism purposes.

! Brazilian citizens

Starting from August 18, 2022, Brazilian nationals wishing to travel to Mexico by air will no longer be eligible to apply for an e-Visa to enter Mexico for tourism or business purposes, but will be required to obtain a consular visitor visa.
Some Brazilian nationals may still be exempt from the visa regime if they have an appropriate visa or immigration status in another country, including permanent residence or a valid visa to Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, or any Schengen country, among other exemptions.

There is no need to obtain a visa at the Mexican Embassy, as this method of travel allows you to travel without a visa for the purposes of tourism, transit through Mexico, business (e.g. meetings, visits, training or consultations in Mexico), religious activities, technical activities, work for a company in Mexico), charitable activities, sports, transportation of goods, medical care, attending fairs and/or conferences, as well as research that does not involve a period exceeding 180 days.

The electronic permit is free of charge, valid for one entry with a maximum stay of 180 days.

The process of applying for a Mexican e-Visa is as follows:

1. Fill out the online application form. All answers must be truthful and neatly written, without grammatical errors. Make sure you write down all the information as it appears in your passport.

2. Check your details. We strongly recommend that you confirm that all your information is correct. Otherwise, your visa application may be denied.

3. Submit your application. The electronic permit is free of charge, so all you have to do is fill out the application form and submit it.

4. Receive the electronic Mexican visa. You will receive an electronic Mexican visa to your email address. You must print out your authorization. Upon arrival in Mexico, you will need to present a printed copy of the visa.

The immigration service may require one or more of the following documents:

- hotel booking

- return tickets

- travel tickets (itinerary)

- an invitation letter from a Mexican citizen

The immigration service may ask you to prove your economic solvency by providing cash, a credit card, bank statements, or other similar documents.

Do I need to apply for a transit visa?

In most cases, passengers transiting through Mexican airports do not need a Mexican visa. This depends on factors such as the nationality of the passengers, the destination of the onward flight, the time interval between flights, and whether they need to leave the airport.

If you are from a country whose citizens usually need a visa to visit Mexico, you do not need a visa to transit through a Mexican airport, but only if your transit does not take more than 24 hours and you do not leave the transit hall of Mexico City International Airport.

Transfer to the next flight

As soon as your plane lands at the airport, an immigration officer will take your passports and escort you to the transit lounge, where you can wait for your next flight.

Can I leave the transit hall?

If you want to leave the transit lounge and the airport, you will have to apply for a Mexican visa, as this is considered an entry into the country.

Transportation of pets to Mexico by air

Each airline has its own rules regarding the transportation of pets while traveling (and the number of pets they will carry per passenger or family group). Below are some general guidelines that will apply to most airlines. However, you should check your airline's website for the most up-to-date information and policies, and call them for clarification if necessary.

Containers and carriers: The airline will require you to use specially made crates (for cats) or kennels (for dogs) if you want to transport them on the plane. Cardboard or plastic boxes and other homemade containers are not accepted.

Health Certificates: According to SENASICA, if you are not traveling from the United States or Canada, you will need to show a health certificate issued by an official authority or licensed veterinarian in your country, which must include proof of rabies and distemper vaccines administered at least 15 days prior to your pet's arrival in Mexico. If you live in the United States or Canada, you do not need to provide this certificate.

You are allowed to bring two pets (cats, dogs or a cat and a dog) to Mexico.

The documents (original and one photocopy) must be submitted on official documentation provided by the competent authority or veterinarian and include:

1) Your name and address in your country of residence, as well as the address where you will be staying with your pet in Mexico

2) Description of the animal

3) The date of vaccination of animals against rabies and plague and the expiration date of the vaccination. (This requirement does not apply to animals under three months of age.)

4) A statement from a veterinarian that the animal(s) was healthy before your trip and that the animals have undergone internal and external deworming within six months prior to arrival in Mexico.

Upon entering Mexico, 25% of arriving passengers' luggage is randomly checked for compliance with customs and currency import regulations.

Customs declaration

When passing through customs control, you must fill out a customs declaration. The customs declaration is filled out either on board the aircraft or at the airport. If you have valuables, you must indicate them in the declaration. In case of inspection and detection of valuable items that are not declared, the tourist may be sent to a separate office to clarify these circumstances.

It is allowed to be imported into Mexico:

- goods for personal use.

- goods and gifts with a value not exceeding USD 300. You must pay a fee of US$300/person each time you enter Mexico.

If you are traveling as a family, the cost of your imported goods is calculated per family at the rate of USD 300 per family member.

If you are transporting goods that exceed USD 300. If you are transporting goods that exceed USD 300 for personal use, you will have to prove that they are for personal use. If you cannot prove this, you will have to pay a 16% duty on the value of the goods exceeding USD 300.

Prohibited for import:

- electronic cigarettes and windshield wipers, including liquids, mixtures and elements for them

- most types of animal products

- plants

- weapons

- knives

- meat, fruits, vegetables

Prohibited for export:

- antiques and archaeological valuables.

- liquid animal howls and stuffed animals made of them.

- national currency in the amount of USD 10,000.

Tax-free in Mexico

The Tax-free procedure in Mexico can only be used if the amount of purchases exceeds MXP 3000 in cash. In this case, the tax refund will be 15% of the purchase price. To carry out this operation, you need to get a blue and white receipt in the store, present the goods, receipt, passport and boarding pass at the airport, stamp the receipt and bring it all to the Tax-free return point.

Police, ambulance, fire, and rescue numbers in Mexico can be accessed by dialing 911. This service is available 24 hours a day. 911 can be called toll-free from landlines and cell phones.

Here are some important reminders about driving in Mexico:

1) You must have a valid passport, valid driver's license and international driver's license, especially if you plan to rent a car.

2) Drive to the right of the road.

3) Legal age of driving -18.

4) The minimum age for renting a car is 25 years, and he must have a driver's license for at least 2 years.

5) The maximum legal level of alcohol in the blood of drivers is 0.8 g / l of blood.

6) Speed limits by car 40 km / h in urban areas, 90 km / h in rural areas and 120 km / h in the highway.

7) The phone is allowed as long as you have your hands free.

8) Seat belt is mandatory.

9) Avoid driving at night when you are alone.

To find out the contact and address of the nearest Mexican consulate or embassy, follow the link.

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