Mexico has introduced the FMMd (Forma Migratoria Múltiple digital), a modernized version of the traditional tourist card, designed to streamline entry for foreign visitors. This digital travel document became effective in 2025, replacing the old paper-based Mexica FMM card and offering a faster, more convenient process for tourists entering Mexico.

Whether you’re planning a short beach holiday, a cultural city tour, or an extended stay to experience Mexico’s history and cuisine, the FMMd will now be a key part of your entry requirements.

What is the FMMd Tourist Card?

The FMMd (Tourist Card Digital) is an electronic entry permit required for most foreign nationals visiting Mexico for tourism purposes. It does not replace a visa if your nationality requires one, but it acts as an official entry document that authorizes your stay in Mexico for tourism.

It is mandatory for:

1. Leisure and tourism trips

2. Short cultural visits

3. Wellness retreats or beach vacations

How Long is the FMMd Valid?

1. The Mexico Tourist Card allows a stay of up to 180 days in Mexico.

2. It is a single-entry document, meaning you need a new one each time you re-enter the country.

Who Needs the FMMd?

Most international travelers visiting Mexico for tourism will need the FMMd Tourist Card in 2025, unless they are from countries that have bilateral agreements granting different entry permissions.

Travelers should also note:

1. If your nationality requires a visa, you must apply for Mexico eVisa first, and then obtain the FMMd for entry.

2. If your country is visa-exempt, you only need the FMMd.

What exactly is Mexico’s FMMd Tourist Card?

1. The FMMd is the digital entry form that every foreign visitor to Mexico must have before entering the country. It is a quicker and more practical alternative to the paper-based FMM.

2. If you have not filled out a paper FMM or have not issued one in your version, security forces stationed at the entry gate will take your passport and place a stamp on it as a record of your stay in Mexico.

3. The process for setting up an FMMd is actually relatively quick and straightforward, so you can either do it at the airport or online before heading there.

How does it work in Airports?

1. At every major Mexican airport, the usage of a regular FMM is no longer required, as you need to complete the form that will provide you with an FMMd through an online process or through a nearby kiosk that dabbles in FMM-related issues and then carry with you a PDF version of the same.

2. As soon as you complete the FMMd form, you will be directed to an immigration office at the airport, where officers will stamp your passport upon arrival, authorising you to stay for up to 180 days.

An overview of the FMMd Procedure

1. First, you are required to fill out the Mexico Tourist Land Card Application Form online, preferably through official websites such as the INM or the National Migration Institute. Alternatively, if you are already at the airport, you can complete it at the closest available kiosk.

2. Then, as soon as you finish the registration form, you will need to head over to the nearest QR code at the airport entrance for scanning purposes. You can also use the online link provided to download the form as soon as you enter Mexico.

3. Then, an immigration officer will ask for your passport for stamping, certifying your presence in Mexico for a limited amount of time (the Maximum would be around 180 days).

4. Always keep your FMMd scanned form or digital form close by throughout your journey, as you conduct business in Mexico.

Important Highlights and Requirements

1. The FMMd Tourist Card is essential for every traveller arriving in Mexico, as even children and infants are required to obtain their own individual FMMd entry card, with no exceptions made at the immigration centre or by officials.

2. There are three essential items you need to keep with you at all times:

3. A passport featuring your latest details is mandatory when travelling by air. It is necessary to have a passport booklet with you at all times, rather than a simple passport card.

4. An FMMd entry form that is complete and with all of your correct details. Ensure that all of the details are triple-checked before submitting them for finalisation.

5. Any other crucial additional identification that may be useful during your tenure in Mexico, especially regarding the reason for your visit in the first place. Some examples include reserving a hotel for tourism purposes or enrollment in a Mexican school.

Are there any updates in 2025 regarding the FMMd laws?

1. The original paper version of the FMM is being gradually phased out throughout Mexico. This is mainly because, with all the ports now only preferring digital versions of the FMM, the FMMd is now the preferred choice. Mexico has also stopped the production of FMM and is asking people to select the digitised version instead of opting for the physical version.

2. Many major airports and cities, such as the airport in Cancun, have begun to admit only FMMd applicants rather than the physical versions. Thus, you are required to complete the digital form before arriving at the airport.

3. Despite this massive change, the rules and regulations remain essentially unchanged from when this process began many years ago, with the duration largely unaffected, and 180 days still being the maximum time a foreigner can stay in Mexico legally.

4. One last FMMd can only be downloaded once, and that too only within the days granted by immigration. It is always a wiser move to keep a printed or digital copy with you at all times.

A Final Checklist before you start your journey to Mexico

1. Always have your most recent passport book with you.

2. Register for your FMMd electronic tourist card online just before you leave for Mexico. You can also prepare for it at the airport itself with the help of a nearby kiosk.

3. Having a printed and digital copy of your FMMd, alongside your passport, is essential for your visit to Mexico.

4. Carry your proof of travel, as well as the purpose of travelling to Mexico, with a copy of your hotel bookings, return flight ticket to your home country, and an invitation letter for the company you are working for.

5. Last but certainly not least, be aware of your permitted duration in Mexico, which is up to 180 days, as per immigration laws.