Mexiko: Einreisebestimmungen – US-Reisepass

Exemptions for Normal Passport

Nationals of USA with a normal passport do not need a visa for a maximum of 180 days.

A valid visa issued by Mexico in an expired passport is accepted if the passenger also has a valid passport.

Carrier Specific Travel Document Requirements

Passengers must have a passport or another travel document accepted for entry.

Travel documents must be valid upon arrival.

Passengers with an APEC Business Travel Card must also travel with a passport. The passport number and nationality on the card must match those stated on the passport.
Virtual APEC Business Travel Cards shown on the ABTC App are accepted to enter.

Expired residence permits issued by Mexico are accepted if it is expired for a maximum of 55 days.

Visitors without a return/onward ticket could be refused entry.

Until 12 November 2026, passengers and airline crew arriving from or who have been in Congo (Dem. Rep.), Uganda or South Sudan within the past 21 days are not allowed to enter.
- This does not apply to residents of Mexico.

Minors Traveling Alone

Passengers younger than 14 years must be met by an adult upon arrival if they travel alone.

Tourism tax (EMBRACE IT): Passengers travelling to the State of Baja California Sur and arriving at Mexico must pay a tourism tax of MXN 488 if staying for more than 24 hours. A QR code receipt is issued as proof of payment and must be shown upon arrival or before leaving Mexico. More details can be found at https://embraceit.bcs.gob.mx/ .
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 13 years.

Visitor Fee: Passengers travelling to the State of Quintana Roo and arriving at Mexico must pay a visitor fee of MXN 293. A QR code receipt is issued as proof of payment and must be shown upon arrival or before leaving Mexico. More details can be found at https://www.visitax.gob.mx/sitio/ .
- This does not apply to passengers entering Quintana Roo through the southern border.

Visitors without a confirmed hotel reservation could be refused entry.