Learn About Your Mexico Visitors Permit, FMM

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The Forma Migratoria Multiple (FMM) is a visitor's permit required for tourists and business visitors staying in Mexico for 180 days or less. This permit is applicable to passport holders from countries not requiring a visa to enter Mexico.

Key Points about the FMM

Obtaining the FMM:

• By land: Obtain at the port of entry.
• By air: Airlines might distribute forms, but paper forms are being phased out. A stamp in the passport is becoming more common.
• Online: The FMM can be obtained online, printed, and stamped at the port of entry.
• On cruises: Obtain at the first Mexican port of call.

Fee:

• By land: No fee if leaving within 7 days; otherwise, approximately US$35.
• By air: Fee typically included in the airfare.

Keeping the FMM Safe:

• Paper form: Keep the stamped half of the form safe.
• Stamp in passport: The stamp serves as the FMM.

Validity and Duration:

• The permit is valid for the number of days granted (up to 180 days) from the arrival date.
• The duration is per entry, resetting with each re-entry.

Overstaying Consequences:

• Overstaying requires paying a fine at an immigration office or airport kiosk.

Extension and Renewal:

• The FMM cannot be extended or renewed. You must leave Mexico within the granted timeframe.

Re-Entry Rules:

• No time limit to remain outside Mexico before re-entering with a new FMM.
• Continuous re-entry might lead to questioning at the port of entry.

Converting to Residency Permit:

• In limited cases (mostly family unit or humanitarian reasons), an FMM can be exchanged for a residency permit in Mexico.

Loss of FMM:

• If lost, apply for a replacement at a local immigration office or airport and pay a replacement fee (about US$60).

Accidental Retention of FMM:

• Contact the nearest Mexican Consulate for guidance.

Applying for FMM Online:

• Apply online, print the form, and get it stamped at the border.

Additional Information

• Documentation for Entry: Check the required documentation for entry to Mexico.
• Border Entry Procedures: Familiarize yourself with the procedures for entering and leaving Mexico.
• Legal Residency: Explore options for obtaining legal residency in Mexico.

This guide provides essential information for travelers needing an FMM for their visit to Mexico. Always check the latest regulations and procedures before traveling.

Prepared on the information from mexperience.com