Mexico speeds up its immigration process for Cancun tourists

Mexico has removed an immigration document fo tourists arriving in Cancun granting them 180 days in the country
cancun hotel zone beach


The Daily Navigator strives to help you make the best decisions in travel. While we produce content according with strict editorial integrity this post may contain references to partner products. Here’s a full explanation for how our team makes money .

Mexico has dropped the use of a required form at Cancun International Airport as the country attempts to streamline its overloaded tourist immigration system.

The pilot scheme, which could be expanded to the rest of the country, offers tourists an easier entry when visiting Mexico. In the past, anyone entering the country was required to fill out the FMM or Forma Multipla Migratoria before being admitted. Immigration officers then wrote the allotted number of days the tourist was allowed to stay.

Now, passengers from most countries will no longer need to fill it out and will be automatically given a stamp for 180 days. This is especially good news for longer-term travelers and digital nomads, who often find themselves with far fewer days given to them than hoped.

It should be stressed that only Cancun Airport is currently running the scheme, so visits to Cabos, Mexico City, or any other region of the country will still be subject to the FMM and any fines or fees associated with overstaying visas.

Navigate the News Better

Take a five-minute trip through the news that matters most to travelers with our daily newsletter.

Related Stories

Built with ❤️ by travelers, for travelers.

© 2024 Dollar Flight Club Inc. All Rights Reserved

Stay in the know with
The Navigator Newsletter

A five-minute trip through the news that matters most to travelers. Past Edition

A five-minute trip through the news that matters most to travelers. Past Edition

This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. The relationship may impact how an offer is being presented. Our site doesn’t include all the offers available. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page.

The Daily Navigator Featured Card Popup 3
Best Offer: $1,600 in Free Travel

Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards® Points

Plus, you can access over $1,500 in credits on select purchases. 

Partner offer. Terms apply.

DFC Partner Perks App Link Image
Special Discount for Our Members

50% Off Dollar Flight Club Premium

Your Premium Dollar Flight Club Membership will pay for itself the moment you join, because you get access to Partner Perks. You’ll get exclusive discounts on products and services from our favorite travel brands right in your deal dashboard.

DFC Concierge App Link Image
Special Discount for Our Members

93% off lifetime access

Save $1,200 and 10 hours of your time on every vacation. With Lifetime access to DFC Concierge, get fully customized trip itineraries to make every vacation unforgettable.

Dollar Flight Club App Link Image
Special Discount for Our Members

50% Off PREMIUM

You can save up to $500 on your next adventure without lifting a finger get email alerts when we find flights up to 90% off leaving your home airport. Just let us know your departure airport and we’ll do the rest.

The Navigator Commitment

The Daily Navigator is the cornerstone of the DFC Media family. Through each of our brands, we’re dedicated to helping our readers travel, spend, and live smarter.

With products dedicated to affordable travel, daily news, hospitality, and personal finance, we deliver the day’s essential content with none of the filler — all in a way that’s fast, easy, and fun to read. Every morning, over 2 Million travelers trust DFC to deliver the latest news and information so that they can make informed decisions faster. We hope you’ll join them.

We’re happy to have you here!