Entry requirements
Mexico entry requirements for Canadians
Do Canadians need a visa for Mexico?
No visa for tourism. Arriving by air, immigration scans your passport and stamps it with the number of days you may stay (up to 180, often less — check what the officer writes).
Passport valid for the duration of your stay. Always confirm on the official source before you travel.
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Mexico
Passport
Visa / entry
No visa for tourism. Arriving by air, immigration scans your passport and stamps it with the number of days you may stay (up to 180, often less — check what the officer writes).
Vaccinations & health
Good to know
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Forms, taxes & onward travel
Entry form
Arriving by air, the paper FMM tourist card is gone — your passport stamp is your permit, so keep it. Arriving by land or sea, you still need an FMM permit.
Tourist / exit tax
Visitax: a mandatory Quintana Roo tourist tax (Cancún, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres) — about 285 MXN (~$20 CAD) per visitor, paid online. Keep the QR code: it's now checked at Cancún airport. A federal tourist fee (DNR) is normally already included in your airfare.
Pay / official detailsOnward / return ticket
Proof of return or onward travel may be requested at check-in or on arrival.
Official sources & where to apply
Your travel checklist
0/9- Passport: Passport valid for the duration of your stay.
- Entry: No visa for tourism. Arriving by air, immigration scans your passport and stamps it with the number of days you may stay (up to 180, often less — check what the officer writes).
- Entry form: Arriving by air, the paper FMM tourist card is gone — your passport stamp is your permit, so keep it. Arriving by land or sea, you still need an FMM permit.Open link
- Vaccinations: Routine vaccines up to date; Hepatitis A and Typhoid are commonly recommended.Open link
- Travel insurance arranged (medical + cancellation).
- Proof of onward / return travel ready to show.
- Tourist / exit tax: Visitax: a mandatory Quintana Roo tourist tax (Cancún, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres) — about 285 MXN (~$20 CAD) per visitor, paid online. Keep the QR code: it's now checked at Cancún airport. A federal tourist fee (DNR) is normally already included in your airfare.Open link
- Travel eSIM so you land connected (no roaming).Get an eSIM
- Check the official Government of Canada advisory before you go.Open link
Travel requirements change often. This is a helpful summary, not a guarantee — always confirm on the official source before you travel, and Lisa can help you arrange everything.
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FAQ
Mexico travel requirements — FAQ
No visa for tourism. Arriving by air, immigration scans your passport and stamps it with the number of days you may stay (up to 180, often less — check what the officer writes).
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