Last Updated on February 23, 2023
This article was originally published on 22 August 2022 and was updated on 26 September 2022 to reflect new information.
26 September 2022 Update: The government of Mexico expanded its program for the issuance of electronic Multiple Immigration Forms (FMMs) to include all foreign nationals entering the country, regardless of the point of entry. Previously, the pilot program had only applied to foreign nationals entering Mexico via the airports of Guadalajara and Cancun.
FMMs serve as an alternative for physical documentation that must be carried by a foreign national when entering the country for short-term purposes.
Upon arrival, eligible travelers will be permitted to complete the electronic FMM instead of completing a physical form. Approved travelers will then receive a stamp in their passport indicating the maximum period of permitted stay in Mexico.
Key Points
Mexico launched a pilot program for the issuance of documents for travelers entering the country for short-term purposes
Overview
The government of Mexico implemented a temporary program for the issuance of electronic Multiple Immigration Forms (FMMs) as an alternative for physical papers carried by foreign nationals entering the country. The program will be available to foreign nationals entering Mexico via the airports of Guadalajara and Cancun for short-term purposes.
Upon arrival, eligible travelers will be permitted to complete the electronic FMM instead of the physical form. Approved travelers will then receive a stamp within their passports highlighting their maximum period of permitted stay in Mexico.
Foreign nationals entering the country with a Temporary Residence Visa (TRV) will be required to provide proof of the TRV QR code, which is to be used when registering for the FMM upon arrival. The QR code and FMM must then be used when registering their stay with the immigration officials of Mexico.
What are the Changes?
The government of Mexico introduced a digital alternative to certain immigration documents for foreign nationals entering the country via the airports of Guadalajara and Cancun. According to the announcement, these measures are a part of a pilot program launched by the government of Mexico, aimed at digitizing and accelerating entrance and immigration processing in the country at Mexican airports.
Looking Ahead
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