Visa / Entry

Mexico entry basics

The main entry route usually starts on Instituto Nacional de Migración. Routine tourist trips do not usually involve a separate arrival card. Declaration checks usually sit with SAT customs and border guidance. Separate health forms are not usually part of routine tourist entry.

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Mexico

Start with Instituto Nacional de Migración. Customs checks sit with SAT customs and border guidance. Separate arrival cards are not usually part of routine tourist entry. Separate health forms are not usually part of routine tourist entry.

Mexican migration and customs checksLast reviewed 2026-03-19

Common entry paths

The main entry route usually starts on Instituto Nacional de Migración. Routine tourist trips do not usually involve a separate arrival card. Declaration checks usually sit with SAT customs and border guidance. Separate health forms are not usually part of routine tourist entry.

Check Instituto Nacional de Migración first for the main visa or entry route.
Routine tourist trips do not usually involve a separate arrival card, but re-check before departure.
Keep SAT customs and border guidance open for cash, tobacco, alcohol, and restricted-goods declarations.

Arrival card

Routine tourist trips do not usually require a separate arrival card, but re-check before departure.

Customs declaration

SAT customs and border guidance is the main reference for cash, tobacco, alcohol, electronics, and restricted-goods declarations.

Health declaration

Routine tourist trips do not usually require a separate health form, but re-check if temporary measures return.

Official links

Before departure, use the official sources below to confirm the current entry route and any temporary notices.