In addition to all the points you laid out, the amount of time you're given will also be determined by what airport you're flying into. Cancun and Mexico City seem to be the strictest based on what I hear.
Oh Great tip!! Also... I LOVE your channel. You two have mastered telling a great story while providing so much valuable information. Every video is 🔥🔥🔥
@Michael Bolton Not from what I read today, a guy was walking in Guadalajara, tourist going to the store from his Airbnb, they grabbed him, without giving him the Opportunity to Show them his Visa, that was NOT expired, they took him to a place where they Beat him up, and then took him to PRISON, and put him in a small cell with about 20 people, and he even witnessed some of those people being Tortured. They did Not allow him to Get his belongings from the Airbnb or make that One Phone Call. SO PLEASE STOP with the BULLSHIT. They Act like Savages here and they like SAVAGES THERE TOO.
Everyone around us landing in Guadalajara on January 15 got 180 days. We were stuck in customs for over three hours and asked many other Americans flying in from all over and all said 180 days as well.
You have to check your FFM and make sure they put 180. I met a lot of travelers recently that thought they got the 180 but after looking at the FFM it was marked 30, 60 and one person 6 days!
Absolutely agree with the "over kill" of documents to have when traveling int'l. I was returning from a volunteer assignment in Thailand years ago and was dress like a "bum" even though I was traveling business class. The airline attendant noticed my "casual attire and must have called someone because before I was took my seat an airline rep. approached me asking for a receipt. I thought he meant the boarding pass (which I had a copy of). He said that he wanted to see the receipt of payment for the ticket !! I don't usually have this but for reasons I cannot explain, at the time I made copies of documents I thought I'd need, I made copies of the credit card receipt when I purchased my airfare. He took the document, left and returned saying that everything was in order. I don't know what to say to this. Maybe dress nicer if traveling business class ? Or if you think you're going to need certain paperwork....go ahead and do it. Man. that would have completely ruined my return trip home after months volunteering in southern Thailand after the '04 tsunami. If you think you need it get....even if it seems like over kill sat the time. Luv your vids................keep it up.......learn something all the time from you!!!
This was really helpful. I’m traveling to Mexico this summer and I’m hoping to get the 180 days. I ll be prepared with all my documents. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏽
If youre flying to mexico city you no longer need an fmm (tourist card). Im a US citizen. They just asked how long I was staying. I arrived in 11-17-22
They have forms in English at the airport. You don´t need proof of accomodation, there is no such requirement. An onward ticket is not required either (for most nationalities), and also no need for an invitation letter. You fill out FMM and custom form, that´s is (and the health questionaire). Don´t need anything else.
If you have all documents you will never go wrong. Mexico loves asking for paper, keep all receipts. Another thing is if you rent a car and go on a toll road keep the receipt there. It is needed if you get in an accident.
This is excellent information. We arrived in Cancun January 2nd and had no problem, but I do remember the officer asking those questions. However, my Spanish is good enough to communicate effectively and we had no problem to get our 60 some days. I would not suggest to stay in Playa del Carmen for three months. There are much better and more economical places in Yucatan.
i dress up, sportcoat and dress shirt. i think it helps. i had forgotten to update my FMM form with different flight arrival info, the agent did it for me and wrote and circle "180". Was very nice. I am sure it's a matter of who you get and what kind of day they are having.
I've had friends mention that they had an apartment or house in Mexico.. Turned out to be a bad move! The idea of owning or having something more permanent sounds like you're planning on staying longer and that's frowned upon.
@@PassportKingMarineVet it is generally frowned upon by the customs and immigration people. If you say you’re a tourist but then own property in that country it looks like you’re more than just a tourist and you have intentions of staying longer. Same thing happens to people that are entering the states or Canada. They want to know your intentions but if it looks like you’re going there to work, they will turn you around.
I'm interested in hearing how you got your apartment. In the last three months in Ecuador and Mexico I've had to get SIX refunds from Airbnb out of eight properties. I'm a long-time user of Airbnb, both as a guest and a host, and I don't think I've ever needed to ask for a refund before, but I've just stayed in Europe, SE Asia, and N America. Things are different here. One property where I stayed in Cuenca, Ecuador was excellent and very reasonably priced. The place I'm currently in is substandard and I'm paying way too much for it. Never again. I'm still here because I know I can't do any better in Merida/Progreso and I don't want to travel because of Omicron. Airbnb really needs to educate/crack down on some of these hosts. Most of them in fact. I wish they'd kicked me out at the border.
One thing wrong that most foreigners get wrong is that _something_ with immigration law changed and Mexico is being very mean and not announcing the changes. The truth is that the law has ALWAYS been like this. A tourist's stay has ALWAYS legally been at the discretion of the interviewing official. It's just that for many years, officials were relaxed and gave anybody who looked somewhat trustworthy the 180-day stay that is the legal maximum. Now because of several things (pandemic, recession, Central American and Caribbean migrants, and now Russian, Belarussian, and Ukrainian migrants) INM has instructed officials to be more stringent and judicious with the visa lengths they award.
Very, very helpful! Thank you. How random, since much of Mexico's allure to travelers especially during Covid has been the lack of these hoops you need to jump through before entry.
I’m in playa now! Got here at the end of august and wasn’t asked a single question but I’ve heard of a lot of people only getting double digits now. Planning on staying here another 6 months and they do offer an extension of your 180 days … can do it yourself or hire a local immigration lawyer
Thanks for sharing, Michelle! I am not hearing positive news about getting the extensions... Wish I could help more. You've probably already done this, but if I was in your situation I'd probably search the expat FB groups for recommendations. Good Luck!!!
@@MM-sw5xm I have an appointment for an extension scheduled already for late March. Not guaranteed but the immigration lawyer were going through hasn’t had one denied yet
Flying into a typical resort destination like Cancun doesn’t help if you are hoping for 180 days. Who needs 180 days at a resort. I personally know quite a number of expats who have flown into Guadalajara…zero problem receiving 180 days. If people want to live in Mexico…just apply for residency.
More fantastic tips in this video Megan. Honestly I have never enjoyed traveling to Mexico. But in these restrictive times I was looking at spending 6 month there, just waiting for other travel options to open up. Now that I have seen this I have changed my plans. Thx for saving me a ton of time and money M!
Glad you mention this, Jay! Mexico seems to be that place to go considering the global restrictions. You are certainly not alone in considering the country for a long term stay even if not previously interested.
Hey, don’t complain about those poor doggies 😂. I adopted one of them three years ago and brought her back with me to Montreal 😊. I’m glad that you were granted those 105 days, you were very well documented. I’m part of a FB group of expats in Puerto Morelos, and some of them were granted just a few weeks… it really depends on the agent unfortunately. Thanks for sharing your experience, enjoy the sunshine!
Oh wow, Dominique, that is so incredible about the doggy adoption here. SO NEEDED. I am working with a local shelter to volunteer and see if I can help with transport on my way back to Canada.
THANK YOU DOMINIQUE,,,FOR YOUR SUPPORT WITH THE DOGGIES IN MEXICO,,,AND ALSO A VERY BIG THANK YOU FOR YOUR RESPECTFULL COMMENT ... MEXICO AND MEXICANS LOVE YOU...I_M VISITING YOUR AMAZING COUNTRY.. RIGHT NOW ,, BEAUTIFULL A LITTLE COLD BUT, BEAUTIFULL.. RIGHT NOW WRITING A COMMENT FROM CHATEAGUAY QC.. AND ENJOYING THE STORM WOW!!! WHAT A STORM ON (2-19-22..) MY NIPPLES ARE VERY POINTY NOW LOLO HA HA HAHA .. KNOW THAT YOU HAVE TO KNOW THAT, BUT, I JUST WROTED IT DOWN HA HA HAHA... ANYWAY STAY SAFE AND HAPPY 2022
Please do not bring back diseased animals, that infect Canadian dogs each year and keep the cycle going. Instead donate to a spay/neuter clinic !! THOSE "rescue" organizations make a FORTUNE on retail rescue it is a scam and the dogs continue to suffer :(
Concur with below. Cancun and CDMX are the worst. Landing in Guadalajara in November, 2021 I got immediately the requested 180 days and the official could not have been nicer. He was not interested in my return ticket or any other documentation. It was like older times. From what I hear I would AVOID entering in Cancun or CDMX. Saludos, RM in Gdl. Jalisco.
I will be flying in to Cancun next week with a layover and catching a flight to Veracruz. My gf lives there and I will be with her. (She's flying with me) I may ask for 180 days just to see how many I get. I've seen a few videos now on similar situations of people not getting the days or over staying visas and getting arrested. It almost appears it's up to the individual immigration officer that you see. Thanks for the video.
I entered Mexico (Cancun) three days ago. I have a US passport and I'm 64. I filled my FMM card online and printed it out. I put 180 days there. At passport control the lady scanned the bar code on my FMM and didn't ask any questions. What was it - I entered Mexico without any further interruptions.
That still seems to be the standard. Thanks for sharing. Most reports of less days are third-party stories or people that indicate a limited stay to INM. 😄
Fortunately Older travelers seem to have no major issues getting the max time allowed. As Mexicans for the most part have a certain level of respect and assume the older you are the more money youre goinng to be spending.
What website did you use to fill out the fmm form? I tried doing the one that was under the video but that was only an application if you travel by land but I'll be traveling by air.
This is nuts. I was just there in December and was in and out multiple times in 2021 at different airports and have never experienced this drama nor heard of an FMM form, just the immigration form. Hopefully it stays this way when I go back in a few weeks but will be prepared!
thank you Blair,, for you responsible comment.. be prepared is a key for a good time...just for the time being.. as soon as usa goverment. lower the guards about the caravan-S FROM HONDURAS, EL SALVADOR , AND GUATEMALA.. EVERYTHING WILL FALL IN PLACE ,,, AS BEFORE ,,, ENTREING MEXICO AND GET VISAS OR PERMITS FOR 180 DAYS... STAY SAFE.. AND CAMEBACK.. WITH THAT RESPECTFULL COMMENT MEXICO AND MEXICANS LOVE YOU HAPY 2022
According to other UA-camrs the reason they only got 20 days probably is they were not prepared. The people that still get the same amount of time took the time out and had a well-written letter in Spanish and English explaining what they wanted and why they wanted it and at least two of them got the same amount of time
@@thevirtualwalking no unfortunately I don't. I just know they wrote it in Spanish and in English and they explain why they wanted the full amount of time and they showed it up on arrival and they were given that amount of time
Hi excellent video. Thank you. One question, what did you mean when you said, " proof of funds" , do you need proof of money's you are traveling with???
Its ridiculous that Mexico wants people to jump though hoops just to enter and get the proper visa. I recommend coming to Turkey, Albania or Thailand instead. it's way more safe and more affordable.
@@TLK22 The problem with Thailand is that they have been always changing but now I think they removed their visa hoops for now or maybe it back again. They literally change every week. Albania, Greece Hungary, Turkey, and Portugal are very simple right now for a standard 90 day visa.
@@FoodXBert I mean you can go to Mexico without anything. Thailand you need visa + vaccine + insurance + PCR test before flight + PCR test on day 1 + PCR test on day 5 and if you test positive you are hospitalized for minimum 10 days even if you don't show any symptoms.
@@TLK22 lmao exactly. and if youre unvaccinated you can just forget about it unless you want to be essentially jailed for 2 weeks and pay 150$ a day for your prison sentence.
Their country, their rules! So Mexico shouldn’t require a proper visa? That’s nuts. Just because you find it inconvenient doesn’t make it ridiculous. If you also think it’s ridiculous to have your temperature taken and wear a mask in public, or into a store or restaurant in the pursuit of ending this pandemic, then stay home.
THANK YOU ALI,,, THOUGH COMMENT,, BUT, WELL PUT TOGETHER..AS MEXICANS WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THIS RULES ... MEXICANS WE LOVE TO INTERACT WITH TURIST EVEN IF THE LANGUAGE BARRIER ,, MEXICANS NO HAPPY7 AT ALL SPECIALLY PEOPLE WHO WORKS WE THE TOURIST INDUSTRIES,,, THANK YOU ONES AGAIN.. FOR THAT RESPECTFULL COMMENT
I heard another UA-camr travel there and still get the maximum by just having a letter in Spanish and English explaining why they wanted the full time and they were immediately given the same amount
Thank you lovely! If you have any ideas on the following, I'd love to know (1) Would you recommend booking the flight 180 days from arrival, or would, say, 100 days be less of a stretch? (2) I am very spontaneous... I want to travel to many places around Cancun, Tulum, etc., yet I don't want to book accommodation ahead of time for my entire visit! Do you have any idea of how many weeks in advance is best?
Wow. It really sounds like they want to discourage American tourism. I had planned to go to Mexico sometime between October and February and wanted to arrive without a return flight booked, then take my time and travel from Mazatlán to Puerto Vallarta, Gudalajara, Ajijic, San Miguel, Guanajuato, and Querétaro in that order, spending some indeterminate number of days at each place before moving on the next. Then MAYBE visit Mexico city before booking a flight back. Based on what I've been hearing lately, looks like maybe none of that will actually happen. I mean, if you want 1 or 2 months to explore for purposes of a possible future temporary residency app and they give you only 7 days, that will mess things up considerably. There are countries further south that are worth exploring, so maybe I'll focus on them. Panama? Equador? Colombia? Costa Rica?
Do you know if you have to be vaccinated to enter Mexico to stay at a resort? Or even get on the plane and do they require you to have a covid test before you enter Mexico and leave Mexico?
Mexican migration law have been changed in the last years due in part because of the thousands of migrants from Central America, South America and Caribbean that are seeking entry in the USA and because the government wants to implement more ways to filter tourist from other countries, I do not see this as a bad idea countries like USA or Canada allow tourist only the time the immigration officer think it is necessary not six months.
Hi Megan, do you know how to book an itinerary without paying for the plane ticket? The Polish Embassy just requires me to book an itinerary to apply for VISA.
I need help , I have this questions to be answered Si in traveling , I need the fmm , for 15 days not 180 no nothing just 15days exactly I don’t know if I should print it or not sign it up online. ?????????? Also when they start asking Can I say I’m visiting for my bf family. ?????? I’m just going for visiting vacay I guess so I need to know !!! All this answered The custom is it only for laugagge claim cause my laug age go with me. Will I be stop if. I have my makeup , Nintendo switch , and what prove i need ???? If I bought things long before the trip ?
Are these the same white folks saying they hate Mexicans and Spanish speaking in USA plus them white folks put ketchup on there pastor tacos the Chile is to hot 🥵 🇲🇽💸
Unfortunately things in mexico arent that clear cut. Ive known at least a dozen travelers who presented all sorts of proof explaining what they would be doing in Mexico for the requested time and the officer still only issue less time. Some immigration officers are on some sort of power trip and with a huge smirk will write 19 days when you clearly demonstrated plans for 21. One poor Israeli Gal was interviewed, was very well prepared with 5 months of documented activities. Some which she had spent lots of $$$ booking, to have the really mean officer say "Interesting,but Im only going to give you permission for 9 days" consider yourself lucky. i only give 3 day stays. Then you have a whole bunch of travelers who truly have no set plans, are planning to work in exchange for food, no return flight yet they were issued 180 days in 30 seconds. Officers tend to care. The worse airports are usually Cancun, Mexico city, Cabo. The easiest and friendliest have been Guadalajara, Cozumel, La Paz, Guanajuato and Oaxaca. Happy Travels!!!
Everyone needs to write their respective embassies. There are bilateral agreements in place and Mexico cannot just place random “at will” restrictions - well they can - but this would be a violation of what they have declared. Everyone must take action against this policy as it is not in line with international norms either. No person arriving into a country is not told they get a limited number of days in a tourist Visa - THEY ARE TOLD if they are not granted the entire visa…otherwise this would be considered a corrupt practice and travel advisory or alert would be in place. Then the government of say the US would work to make conditions more favorable for its citizens. It’s not a matter of entitlement, it’s a bilateral agreement.
I don't know why are you complaining for? There is little to no restrictions for you guys, instead I'm about to travel to Canada and I had to plan everything since almost a year because the vaccine and for the las minute travel and I have family living up there you have no idea the hustle that it has been. So please if you don't have anything good to say don't say it, or stay in Canada for the winter. By the way I defend the same way Canada from people who talks bad things about it. And for the rest of you please don't attack me I'm being objective. Think about it ok? God bless you all
DAYS granted at ENTRY for tourists depends entirely on the immigration officer you get. Entry doesn't require a visa for Americans and unless you look like a slob and/or talk like a jerk, or exude suspicious character, you'll always get 6 months.
It does require a visa - you get it when you arrive. Entry in any country depends on the immigration officer but people shouldn’t be surprised to be asked the exact questions someone would get trying to enter the US or Canada.
hi rules, rules and more rules... i have the privilege to live in your country and love it,,,,,30 years ago.. when i came for the first time to canada didn_t need to go to any canadian consulate.. we as mexicans citizens,, we just need it to get to the airport and right there we just to get our visa to enter the country of canada.but,, now.. we need to apply for visa outside canada.. and we have, to wait,,, and pray to get approve,, other wise.. we are not aloud to enter the country of canada...but i fell in love ,,with a beautiful canadian woman,,,and,,well,,, love carry me here.. to canada... a few years ago..like i wrote before it was aesy for mexicans citizens to get visa at the airport,,, that changed dramatically.. now we need visa as mexican citizen from any consulate but. the airport,.... rules, rules....and we have to follow them......
Don't you live in Ottawa which is Canada's capital I believe if so couldn't you just go to the Mexican embassy to get these forms done then they would clear everything. Great Video though Megan it's just what I would do I guess.
Hm, good thinking. I never looked into this... I actually didn't know that it would be a challenge to get the length of stay until I had already left Canada for Costa Rica. I went to the embassy before Egypt travel and it definitely made things easier last fall!
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Cancún is a branch of any US destination with the difference that is legal to drink at 18, no wonder why every student wants it spring break down here. They get waste and nobody tells them anything
It's always interesting learning the in-s and outs of travel requirements that continue to evolve. Well researched and well presented!
Glad you enjoyed it, I am also fascinated by how things have changed over the past couple years!
OK.....but what's the answer to my question????
I'm flying into Mexico for a month, thanks for all of the warnings! I will be well-prepared!
I always love hearing your experiences! Bless you for always being a great example
Thank you so much!😍
In addition to all the points you laid out, the amount of time you're given will also be determined by what airport you're flying into. Cancun and Mexico City seem to be the strictest based on what I hear.
Oh Great tip!! Also... I LOVE your channel. You two have mastered telling a great story while providing so much valuable information. Every video is 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks, Megan!
@@TangerineTravels thanks for the tip tangerinis!
@Michael Bolton Not from what I read today, a guy was walking in Guadalajara, tourist going to the store from his Airbnb, they grabbed him, without giving him the Opportunity to Show them his Visa, that was NOT expired, they took him to a place where they Beat him up, and then took him to PRISON, and put him in a small cell with about 20 people, and he even witnessed some of those people being Tortured. They did Not allow him to Get his belongings from the Airbnb or make that One Phone Call. SO PLEASE STOP with the BULLSHIT. They Act like Savages here and they like SAVAGES THERE TOO.
Great info..in these changing times...over kill prep is always best!
Yup, that's usually my strategy! Often creates more stress than needed, but in this case I'm glad I did!
I’m heading to Mexico next month , thank you for the tips as usual .
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Everyone around us landing in Guadalajara on January 15 got 180 days. We were stuck in customs for over three hours and asked many other Americans flying in from all over and all said 180 days as well.
You have to check your FFM and make sure they put 180. I met a lot of travelers recently that thought they got the 180 but after looking at the FFM it was marked 30, 60 and one person 6 days!
Absolutely agree with the "over kill" of documents to have when traveling int'l. I was returning from a volunteer assignment in Thailand years ago and was dress like a "bum" even though I was traveling business class. The airline attendant noticed my "casual attire and must have called someone because before I was took my seat an airline rep. approached me asking for a receipt. I thought he meant the boarding pass (which I had a copy of).
He said that he wanted to see the receipt of payment for the ticket !! I don't usually have this but for reasons I cannot explain, at the time I made copies of documents I thought I'd need, I made copies of the credit card receipt when I purchased my airfare.
He took the document, left and returned saying that everything was in order. I don't know what to say to this. Maybe dress nicer if traveling business class ? Or if you think you're going to need certain paperwork....go ahead and do it.
Man. that would have completely ruined my return trip home after months volunteering in southern Thailand after the '04 tsunami. If you think you need it get....even if it seems like over kill sat the time.
Luv your vids................keep it up.......learn something all the time from you!!!
Great video and presentation! Will take these points into consideration before my travel!
This was really helpful. I’m traveling to Mexico this summer and I’m hoping to get the 180 days. I ll be prepared with all my documents. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏽
If youre flying to mexico city you no longer need an fmm (tourist card). Im a US citizen. They just asked how long I was staying. I arrived in 11-17-22
Do you need proof of return? I only purchased a one way ticket
Great info thank you. Enjoy your trip
Thank you for laying out the requirements so clearly. I will be prepared when I visit Mexico this summer.
Another point: be nicely dressed (no t-shirts/shorts) when going through Mexican Immigration, that could make a difference in your favour.
I know lots of Spanish.
They have forms in English at the airport. You don´t need proof of accomodation, there is no such requirement. An onward ticket is not required either (for most nationalities), and also no need for an invitation letter. You fill out FMM and custom form, that´s is (and the health questionaire). Don´t need anything else.
If you have all documents you will never go wrong. Mexico loves asking for paper, keep all receipts. Another thing is if you rent a car and go on a toll road keep the receipt there. It is needed if you get in an accident.
Sounds like you know your stuff! thanks for sharing!
The best way to avoid all these problems: a permanent or temporary visa!
This is excellent information. We arrived in Cancun January 2nd and had no problem, but I do remember the officer asking those questions. However, my Spanish is good enough to communicate effectively and we had no problem to get our 60 some days. I would not suggest to stay in Playa del Carmen for three months. There are much better and more economical places in Yucatan.
Hola como están las dos que me han llamado para la semana del colegio?
i dress up, sportcoat and dress shirt. i think it helps. i had forgotten to update my FMM form with different flight arrival info, the agent did it for me and wrote and circle "180". Was very nice. I am sure it's a matter of who you get and what kind of day they are having.
I've had friends mention that they had an apartment or house in Mexico.. Turned out to be a bad move! The idea of owning or having something more permanent sounds like you're planning on staying longer and that's frowned upon.
Oh interesting, Blair! Thanks for sharing, I hadn't thought about this.
People Should Just STOP GOING THERE, Why people like to Get tortured like that??!!!
Frowned upon by whom? Just curious
@@PassportKingMarineVet it is generally frowned upon by the customs and immigration people. If you say you’re a tourist but then own property in that country it looks like you’re more than just a tourist and you have intentions of staying longer. Same thing happens to people that are entering the states or Canada. They want to know your intentions but if it looks like you’re going there to work, they will turn you around.
@@12567NoYouCannot People want better living like Mexicans going to USA
Welcome to Paradise. Let me know when you head to Merida
I'm interested in hearing how you got your apartment. In the last three months in Ecuador and Mexico I've had to get SIX refunds from Airbnb out of eight properties. I'm a long-time user of Airbnb, both as a guest and a host, and I don't think I've ever needed to ask for a refund before, but I've just stayed in Europe, SE Asia, and N America. Things are different here. One property where I stayed in Cuenca, Ecuador was excellent and very reasonably priced. The place I'm currently in is substandard and I'm paying way too much for it. Never again. I'm still here because I know I can't do any better in Merida/Progreso and I don't want to travel because of Omicron. Airbnb really needs to educate/crack down on some of these hosts. Most of them in fact. I wish they'd kicked me out at the border.
One thing wrong that most foreigners get wrong is that _something_ with immigration law changed and Mexico is being very mean and not announcing the changes. The truth is that the law has ALWAYS been like this. A tourist's stay has ALWAYS legally been at the discretion of the interviewing official. It's just that for many years, officials were relaxed and gave anybody who looked somewhat trustworthy the 180-day stay that is the legal maximum. Now because of several things (pandemic, recession, Central American and Caribbean migrants, and now Russian, Belarussian, and Ukrainian migrants) INM has instructed officials to be more stringent and judicious with the visa lengths they award.
Very, very helpful! Thank you. How random, since much of Mexico's allure to travelers especially during Covid has been the lack of these hoops you need to jump through before entry.
It’s not random - it’s exactly what US or Canada would ask to determine tourist eligibility.
Surprisingly, the immigration officer didn’t ask me any questions. Just said: welcome to Mexico.
I’m in playa now! Got here at the end of august and wasn’t asked a single question but I’ve heard of a lot of people only getting double digits now. Planning on staying here another 6 months and they do offer an extension of your 180 days … can do it yourself or hire a local immigration lawyer
I’m reading no FMM extensions as of October 1, but good luck!
Thanks for sharing, Michelle! I am not hearing positive news about getting the extensions... Wish I could help more. You've probably already done this, but if I was in your situation I'd probably search the expat FB groups for recommendations. Good Luck!!!
@@MM-sw5xm I have an appointment for an extension scheduled already for late March. Not guaranteed but the immigration lawyer were going through hasn’t had one denied yet
@@dandiiiful please give us more info.
@@chaolan77 hi. We were able to extend our stay by an extra 180 days. I think you can only do it once though
Use a photo translator on your phone and print everything out before you leave home.
Absolutely, great tip!
Flying into a typical resort destination like Cancun doesn’t help if you are hoping for 180 days. Who needs 180 days at a resort. I personally know quite a number of expats who have flown into Guadalajara…zero problem receiving 180 days. If people want to live in Mexico…just apply for residency.
Unfortunately I don't meet the residency requirements. I don't have $20,000 dollars in my savings account.
Exactly or for a visit imagine your ticket going back 😂 in 8 days
More fantastic tips in this video Megan. Honestly I have never enjoyed traveling to Mexico. But in these restrictive times I was looking at spending 6 month there, just waiting for other travel options to open up. Now that I have seen this I have changed my plans. Thx for saving me a ton of time and money M!
Glad you mention this, Jay! Mexico seems to be that place to go considering the global restrictions. You are certainly not alone in considering the country for a long term stay even if not previously interested.
You can use Google translate just download the language you need and it will work without internet but keep in mind voice translation won't work
Oh good point on the voice part working! I actually never tried, great to know!!
Hey, don’t complain about those poor doggies 😂. I adopted one of them three years ago and brought her back with me to Montreal 😊. I’m glad that you were granted those 105 days, you were very well documented. I’m part of a FB group of expats in Puerto Morelos, and some of them were granted just a few weeks… it really depends on the agent unfortunately. Thanks for sharing your experience, enjoy the sunshine!
Oh wow, Dominique, that is so incredible about the doggy adoption here. SO NEEDED. I am working with a local shelter to volunteer and see if I can help with transport on my way back to Canada.
@@PortableProfessional I did that last year, took two dogs to be adopted in Canada 😊. Cause4paws
THANK YOU DOMINIQUE,,,FOR YOUR SUPPORT WITH THE DOGGIES IN MEXICO,,,AND ALSO A VERY BIG THANK YOU FOR YOUR RESPECTFULL COMMENT ... MEXICO AND MEXICANS LOVE YOU...I_M VISITING YOUR AMAZING COUNTRY.. RIGHT NOW ,, BEAUTIFULL A LITTLE COLD BUT, BEAUTIFULL.. RIGHT NOW WRITING A COMMENT FROM CHATEAGUAY QC.. AND ENJOYING THE STORM WOW!!! WHAT A STORM ON (2-19-22..) MY NIPPLES ARE VERY POINTY NOW LOLO HA HA HAHA .. KNOW THAT YOU HAVE TO KNOW THAT, BUT, I JUST WROTED IT DOWN HA HA HAHA... ANYWAY STAY SAFE AND HAPPY 2022
Please do not bring back diseased animals, that infect Canadian dogs each year and keep the cycle going.
Instead donate to a spay/neuter clinic !!
THOSE "rescue" organizations make a FORTUNE on retail rescue it is a scam and the dogs continue to suffer :(
@@petsarrive2upetsarrive2u43 What canine disease that is specific to Mexico???
Oh man… booked our vacation just two days earlier! Oh well, keep the tips coming in and safe travels.
Thanks for watching, enjoy the trip!
Concur with below. Cancun and CDMX are the worst. Landing in Guadalajara in November, 2021 I got immediately the requested 180 days and the official could not have been nicer. He was not interested in my return ticket or any other documentation. It was like older times. From what I hear I would AVOID entering in Cancun or CDMX. Saludos, RM in Gdl. Jalisco.
Thanks for the info! 😃
Such an informative vid thank you!
So useful and interesting!
I will be flying in to Cancun next week with a layover and catching a flight to Veracruz. My gf lives there and I will be with her. (She's flying with me) I may ask for 180 days just to see how many I get.
I've seen a few videos now on similar situations of people not getting the days or over staying visas and getting arrested. It almost appears it's up to the individual immigration officer that you see. Thanks for the video.
It used to be so easy…oh well I hope you had a few yummy Margaritas
Haha right? I thought it would be a breeze!
My friends visit frequently. They never get run through such a routine and they get 180 days. No rental contracts, nada!
Lucky them ... until they got a tourist visa for just 20 days from a grumpy immigration officer.
Great preparation is 90 percent of the work.
couldn't agree more!
I entered Mexico (Cancun) three days ago. I have a US passport and I'm 64. I filled my FMM card online and printed it out. I put 180 days there. At passport control the lady scanned the bar code on my FMM and didn't ask any questions. What was it - I entered Mexico without any further interruptions.
Woot woot, nice!!! Thanks for sharing, enjoy!
That still seems to be the standard. Thanks for sharing. Most reports of less days are third-party stories or people that indicate a limited stay to INM. 😄
yep same with me the lady took my picture with a camera took my fmm online form stampy passport thats it
Fortunately Older travelers seem to have no major issues getting the max time allowed. As Mexicans for the most part have a certain level of respect and assume the older you are the more money youre goinng to be spending.
What website did you use to fill out the fmm form? I tried doing the one that was under the video but that was only an application if you travel by land but I'll be traveling by air.
They are trying to get people to do the residency visa. I hear it isn't that expensive.
I end up helping Spanish speakers fill out the declaration form. Bring extra pens. 8/26/22 I just arrived and got 180.
This is nuts. I was just there in December and was in and out multiple times in 2021 at different airports and have never experienced this drama nor heard of an FMM form, just the immigration form. Hopefully it stays this way when I go back in a few weeks but will be prepared!
thank you Blair,, for you responsible comment.. be prepared is a key for a good time...just for the time being.. as soon as usa goverment. lower the guards about the caravan-S FROM HONDURAS, EL SALVADOR , AND GUATEMALA.. EVERYTHING WILL FALL IN PLACE ,,, AS BEFORE ,,, ENTREING MEXICO AND GET VISAS OR PERMITS FOR 180 DAYS... STAY SAFE.. AND CAMEBACK.. WITH THAT RESPECTFULL COMMENT MEXICO AND MEXICANS LOVE YOU HAPY 2022
Blair, they Started this Shit in January 2022.
@@12567NoYouCannot damn. I got here yesterday and didn’t even look at how long they gave me bc this is a scouting trip. Gotta get on top of all this!
Good information
According to other UA-camrs the reason they only got 20 days probably is they were not prepared. The people that still get the same amount of time took the time out and had a well-written letter in Spanish and English explaining what they wanted and why they wanted it and at least two of them got the same amount of time
do you know what's written in these letters exactly?
@@thevirtualwalking no unfortunately I don't. I just know they wrote it in Spanish and in English and they explain why they wanted the full amount of time and they showed it up on arrival and they were given that amount of time
Hi excellent video. Thank you. One question, what did you mean when you said, " proof of funds" , do you need proof of money's you are traveling with???
I would like to know the answer to this question also...
Its ridiculous that Mexico wants people to jump though hoops just to enter and get the proper visa. I recommend coming to Turkey, Albania or Thailand instead. it's way more safe and more affordable.
If you think Mexico wants people to jump through hoops then you have no idea what Thailand require.
@@TLK22 The problem with Thailand is that they have been always changing but now I think they removed their visa hoops for now or maybe it back again. They literally change every week. Albania, Greece Hungary, Turkey, and Portugal are very simple right now for a standard 90 day visa.
@@FoodXBert I mean you can go to Mexico without anything. Thailand you need visa + vaccine + insurance + PCR test before flight + PCR test on day 1 + PCR test on day 5 and if you test positive you are hospitalized for minimum 10 days even if you don't show any symptoms.
@@TLK22 lmao exactly. and if youre unvaccinated you can just forget about it unless you want to be essentially jailed for 2 weeks and pay 150$ a day for your prison sentence.
Their country, their rules! So Mexico shouldn’t require a proper visa? That’s nuts. Just because you find it inconvenient doesn’t make it ridiculous. If you also think it’s ridiculous to have your temperature taken and wear a mask in public, or into a store or restaurant in the pursuit of ending this pandemic, then stay home.
Their country, their rules. Things have changed and we have to follow their rules.
Agreed, but also best prepare ourselves while operating within those rules
Or choose not to travel there....
@@roses2155 Good luck as more and more countries impose their new rules.
THANK YOU ALI,,, THOUGH COMMENT,, BUT, WELL PUT TOGETHER..AS MEXICANS WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THIS RULES ... MEXICANS WE LOVE TO INTERACT WITH TURIST EVEN IF THE LANGUAGE BARRIER ,, MEXICANS NO HAPPY7 AT ALL SPECIALLY PEOPLE WHO WORKS WE THE TOURIST INDUSTRIES,,, THANK YOU ONES AGAIN.. FOR THAT RESPECTFULL COMMENT
I heard another UA-camr travel there and still get the maximum by just having a letter in Spanish and English explaining why they wanted the full time and they were immediately given the same amount
very interesting, can you link the video ? I wonder what they said as the reason why they wanted the full time
@@thevirtualwalking
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Thank you lovely! If you have any ideas on the following, I'd love to know
(1) Would you recommend booking the flight 180 days from arrival, or would, say, 100 days be less of a stretch?
(2) I am very spontaneous... I want to travel to many places around Cancun, Tulum, etc., yet I don't want to book accommodation ahead of time for my entire visit! Do you have any idea of how many weeks in advance is best?
Wow. It really sounds like they want to discourage American tourism. I had planned to go to Mexico sometime between October and February and wanted to arrive without a return flight booked, then take my time and travel from Mazatlán to Puerto Vallarta, Gudalajara, Ajijic, San Miguel, Guanajuato, and Querétaro in that order, spending some indeterminate number of days at each place before moving on the next. Then MAYBE visit Mexico city before booking a flight back. Based on what I've been hearing lately, looks like maybe none of that will actually happen. I mean, if you want 1 or 2 months to explore for purposes of a possible future temporary residency app and they give you only 7 days, that will mess things up considerably. There are countries further south that are worth exploring, so maybe I'll focus on them. Panama? Equador? Colombia? Costa Rica?
How did you find your apartment before you came to MX?
I’m going for a week in April.
Ohh, enjoy! Shouldn't have any issues for a one week stay :)
Hi. What do I do if I am staying with my mother in law while in CXMX? How do I prove where Im staying?
Great insights, thanks for the video! It seems like the FMM link is only offered for land entries at the moment. Could you please confirm? Thank you!
How did you find your apartment and in what city
Hi thanks for your video. So no need to show the COVID vaccination certificate right?
ok, so video isnt really about travel, its about elongated stays!!!
Did you say "proof of funds"?
Saludos desde México 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽
Hola yo soy el la de México 🇲🇽
Can you get a visa while still in Canada?
Do you know if you have to be vaccinated to enter Mexico to stay at a resort? Or even get on the plane and do they require you to have a covid test before you enter Mexico and leave Mexico?
Hi! I did not buy a return flight and I am going to arrive on February 14th. Do you think I should book a return flight?
Mexican migration law have been changed in the last years due in part because of the thousands of migrants from Central America, South America and Caribbean that are seeking entry in the USA and because the government wants to implement more ways to filter tourist from other countries, I do not see this as a bad idea countries like USA or Canada allow tourist only the time the immigration officer think it is necessary not six months.
Hi Megan, do you know how to book an itinerary without paying for the plane ticket? The Polish Embassy just requires me to book an itinerary to apply for VISA.
I need help , I have this questions to be answered
Si in traveling , I need the fmm , for 15 days not 180 no nothing just 15days exactly I don’t know if I should print it or not sign it up online.
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Also when they start asking Can I say I’m visiting for my bf family. ?????? I’m just going for visiting vacay I guess so I need to know !!! All this answered
The custom is it only for laugagge claim cause my laug age go with me.
Will I be stop if. I have my makeup , Nintendo switch , and what prove i need ???? If I bought things long before the trip ?
Would you recommend getting an Air BNB in Mexico? That’s what I plan to do when I’m visiting in July this year
Thats what i did get with high reviews people or places
If your passport expires within 180 of your departure date of trip from Mexico back to the US how do you fill out an FMM form?
Its what happens when you abuse the system. Ruins the place for everyone.
How was anyone abusing the system?
Do I need the fmm if I'm just vacationing for a week ?
Are these the same white folks saying they hate Mexicans and Spanish speaking in USA plus them white folks put ketchup on there pastor tacos the Chile is to hot 🥵 🇲🇽💸
Wow
I feel like I’ve gotten a customs form in English every time I’ve been to Mexico 🤔.
Unfortunately things in mexico arent that clear cut. Ive known at least a dozen travelers who presented all sorts of proof explaining what they would be doing in Mexico for the requested time and the officer still only issue less time. Some immigration officers are on some sort of power trip and with a huge smirk will write 19 days when you clearly demonstrated plans for 21. One poor Israeli Gal was interviewed, was very well prepared with 5 months of documented activities. Some which she had spent lots of $$$ booking, to have the really mean officer say "Interesting,but Im only going to give you permission for 9 days" consider yourself lucky. i only give 3 day stays. Then you have a whole bunch of travelers who truly have no set plans, are planning to work in exchange for food, no return flight yet they were issued 180 days in 30 seconds. Officers tend to care. The worse airports are usually Cancun, Mexico city, Cabo. The easiest and friendliest have been Guadalajara, Cozumel, La Paz, Guanajuato and Oaxaca.
Happy Travels!!!
If it is for 10 days or less, u don’t need the forms ?
Do you need a full covid 19 shot record
Being a a American citizen can i travel with in mexico?
So if it is 10 days or less, u don’t need the forms ?
The best way to avoid all of this red tape: a temporary or permanent visa!
How long does it take to get one?
Everyone needs to write their respective embassies. There are bilateral agreements in place and Mexico cannot just place random “at will” restrictions - well they can - but this would be a violation of what they have declared. Everyone must take action against this policy as it is not in line with international norms either. No person arriving into a country is not told they get a limited number of days in a tourist Visa - THEY ARE TOLD if they are not granted the entire visa…otherwise this would be considered a corrupt practice and travel advisory or alert would be in place. Then the government of say the US would work to make conditions more favorable for its citizens. It’s not a matter of entitlement, it’s a bilateral agreement.
I don't know why are you complaining for? There is little to no restrictions for you guys, instead I'm about to travel to Canada and I had to plan everything since almost a year because the vaccine and for the las minute travel and I have family living up there you have no idea the hustle that it has been. So please if you don't have anything good to say don't say it, or stay in Canada for the winter. By the way I defend the same way Canada from people who talks bad things about it.
And for the rest of you please don't attack me I'm being objective.
Think about it ok? God bless you all
Been to Mexico 3 times since nov 2020 and twice in 2021. 180 days all times. No proof of anything.
You weren't asked proof of return either?
If I’m only traveling for 5 days do I need to fill out the FMME?
Yes all foreign travelers must fill out FMM & keep it in your passport to leave the country or if your asked by Federal police at check points.
It's harder for mexicans to get not just a visa, but a enter pasos at the bordear line. We're almost even😉
No tú
DAYS granted at ENTRY for tourists depends entirely on the immigration officer you get. Entry doesn't require a visa for Americans and unless you look like a slob and/or talk like a jerk, or exude suspicious character, you'll always get 6 months.
It does require a visa - you get it when you arrive. Entry in any country depends on the immigration officer but people shouldn’t be surprised to be asked the exact questions someone would get trying to enter the US or Canada.
hi rules, rules and more rules... i have the privilege to live in your country and love it,,,,,30 years ago.. when i came for the first time to canada didn_t need to go to any canadian consulate.. we as mexicans citizens,, we just need it to get to the airport and right there we just to get our visa to enter the country of canada.but,, now.. we need to apply for visa outside canada.. and we have, to wait,,, and pray to get approve,, other wise.. we are not aloud to enter the country of canada...but i fell in love ,,with a beautiful canadian woman,,,and,,well,,, love carry me here.. to canada... a few years ago..like i wrote before it was aesy for mexicans citizens to get visa at the airport,,, that changed dramatically.. now we need visa as mexican citizen from any consulate but. the airport,.... rules, rules....and we have to follow them......
This information is not applicable to Western Mexico
EVERYONE should EXIT and GO SOMEWHERE ELSE.
Hello love 🌸🌼💗
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Well then cross Mexico off our list for travel, we need a country where you don't end up with hershey-squirts after consuming the water anyway.
Good, stop trying the gentrification
Wow, what beautiful eyes she has! 😍
Don't you live in Ottawa which is Canada's capital I believe if so couldn't you just go to the Mexican embassy to get these forms done then they would clear everything. Great Video though Megan it's just what I would do I guess.
Hm, good thinking. I never looked into this... I actually didn't know that it would be a challenge to get the length of stay until I had already left Canada for Costa Rica. I went to the embassy before Egypt travel and it definitely made things easier last fall!
@@PortableProfessional oh I see that makes sense glad you found the embassy suggestion helpful. I was worried you'd think it irritating or Aggrevating
You can thank Donald Trump for all this.
Do you have to be vacinated to go to Mexico if your traveling from the usa
Nope, no vaccine requirements at this time
@Michael Bolton THANK YOU,, MEXICO AND MEXICANS LOVE YOU MAN!! FUNNY BUT VERY TRUTH IN THAT COMMENT .. EVERYBODY ARE VERY WELCOME IN MEXICO AND IF YOU MADKE A RESPECTFULL COMMENT... PEOPLE WILL LOVE YOU. REMENBER PEOPLE ....MI MEXICO,,, TU MEXICO
I need learn english
I need to learn Spanish
tip #1 - dont fly into Cancun.
And with all their restrictions, they are not worth visiting anyway.
Cancun, the only destination worth visiting in that country.
Hm, I have heard the opposite in many situations! Interesting perspective and I guess it just depends on the person :). Thanks for sharing.
@@PortableProfessional it featured in a cowboy movie I saw, and the name 'Cancun' kinda sounds exotic. I don't know nothing else about it.
lol bullshit
@Michael Bolton ...very well...
Cancún is a branch of any US destination with the difference that is legal to drink at 18, no wonder why every student wants it spring break down here. They get waste and nobody tells them anything
PEOPLE, Don't Go to deal with those SAVAGES.