David K - 3-21-2025 at 11:05 AM
From Discover Baja Travel Club, today:
There’s been some confusion recently about a “new” visa required for travel to Mexico. There are no new rules or changes. The only immigration
form that Mexico requires for U.S. and Canadian citizens is the FMM tourist permit (as has been the requirement for years). There have been a number
of INM (Instituto Nacional de Migración) immigration checkpoints along the peninsula recently, so it’s important that you make sure to get your FMM
before heading south. Here are a few reminders about FMMs:
-If you will be in Mexico for 7 days or less, you can get a free FMM at the border. Discover Baja members can save time and hassle at the border by
getting this FMM through Discover Baja for a $10 fee. We will complete all of the paperwork for you and send you the completed FMM via email (please
keep in mind that you do still need to stop at the border to get the FMM stamped upon entry into Mexico).
-If you will be in Mexico for more than 7 days, you will need to stop at the border to get a paid FMM. You will fill out the FMM paperwork and then
pay the $861 peso fee (you may pay with cash or a credit card). This FMM will be valid for 180 days and you may use it for multiple entry by land into
Mexico.
-INM immigration checkpoints pop up sporadically on the highways along the peninsula. There have been a number of them recently, sometimes at the
military checkpoints and sometimes on their own. It’s been common for them to take a photo of your FMM. This is normal and legal. They will not take
a photo of your passport, just the FMM.
More information about FMMs can be found on our FMM page or our FMM FAQ page.
Happy travels!
The DBTC Staff