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Travel Requirements for Mexico

Here’s the scoop on travel requirements for mexico

The first time I crossed the border from the United States to Mexico, I was accompanied by 26 other people from around the world. As an American citizen, the border crossing required little more than my drivers license and a smile before they let me in, though for several other nationalities, the situation was somewhat more difficult. Here’s the standard travel requirements for mexico:

American, Australian, Canadian, EU member country, New Zealand and Israeli passport holders do not require a visa to enter Mexico, though they will generally be given a visitors permit.  Here is the contact information for specific countries:

Canada: 800.461.9999
www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

Great Britain: 0845/010-9000
www.hmce.gov.uk

Australia: 1300/363-263
www.customs.gov.au

New Zealand: 04/473-6099
www.customs.govt.nz

Here is a brief outline of the entry allowances for Mexico per person:

Two cameras
Twelve rolls of film
One laptop
One CD player
One DVD player
One instrument (though harmonicas in different keys don’t seem to pose any issues)
One carton of cigarettes
3 litres of liquor
3 litres of wine

All in all, customs in Mexico is pretty easy going, and generous with their allowances. You can stock up while there, and bring a little bit of the party home with you!

Should you lose your visitor permit, immediately contact the Immigration Office to obtain another copy. Note to business travelers: travel requirements for Mexico are the same for business as for tourists. When you receive the form for a tourist visa, make sure to fill out the box for (you guessed it) business travelers.