Tourist Cards – FFM’s
Tourist Cards – FFM’s, are given out on airplanes and at points of entry into Mexico. ALL foreign citizens traveling to Mexico MUST fill out an Official Entry Immigration Form (Tourist Cards – FFM’s) prior to their arrival to Mexico.
Everyone, including children must have a valid tourist card.
WHAT YOU NEED:
Your must return the Tourist card if you fly home.
The repercussions of not having an FMM include:
Mexican Customs (Aduanas) may not check to be sure you have an FMM when you cross the border into Mexico.
For tourist visa replacements:
IF YOUR TOURIST CARD IS STOLEN OR LOST
You must immediately go to the nearest Immigration office in order to obtain a replacement or an exit permit (depending on your date of entry).
In Mexico City, contact directly the Mexican authorities at:
Instituto Nacional de Migración
Ejército Nacional 862 (between Platón y Séneca)
Col. Los Morales – Sección Palmas
11540 Mexico City
Telephone numbers:
Tourists: (55) 2581-0100, (55) 2581-0116
Students and Professionals: (55) 2581-0120
Business visitors: (55) 2581-0132
Hours open to the Public: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am -1:00 pm
Outside Mexico City, contact the nearest Canadian Consulate to obtain the address of the Mexican immigration office in your jurisdiction or visit the website of the Instituto Nacional de Migración.