Mexico FMM card (migration form)
Last verified: June 2026 (inm.gob.mx source)
What is Mexico's FMM card?
The FMM (Forma Migratoria Múltiple) is Mexico's migration form, now digital (FMMd) and free for air arrivals (the paper form was abolished in 2023). It is not a visa: it is the entry registration. The tourist fee (DNR) is usually included in the airfare. ⚠️ Use only official gob.mx sites — many sites (mexicofmm.com, mexicotouristcard…) charge for a free service. To know whether you need a visa, see the Visa-free tab.
Official source: inm.gob.mx
At a glance
- What it is
- Migration form (not a visa)
- Format
- Digital (FMMd), air arrivals
- Cost
- Free (DNR included in the ticket)
- Official
- Only gob.mx / inm.gob.mx
- Scams
- mexicofmm.com, mexicotouristcard, etc.
- Paper
- Abolished in 2023 (air)
- Visa?
- See the Visa-free / Consulate tab
- Yellow fever
- Not required
Required documents
- Passport
- Third-country visa/permanent residence OR consular visa (per your case)
- Digital FMM card (generated free at the airport)
- Return ticket
How it works, step by step
- 1First determine your visa case
Visa-free (third-country doc) or consulate — see the other tabs.
- 2At the airport: digital FMM
Generated free on air arrival.
- 3Use only gob.mx
Avoid sites that charge for the FMM.
- 4Keep your entry proof
Useful for departure.
- 5Respect the granted duration
Up to 180 days (tourism).
Fees
| FMM card (air arrival) | free / DNR included in ticket |
| Third-party « FMM » sites | to avoid (free service) |
The FMM is the migration form (not a visa), digital and free for air arrivals; the DNR tourist fee is usually included in the airfare. Only official gob.mx sites are valid — many sites charge for this free service. For the visa, see the Visa-free / Consulate tabs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the FMM a visa?
No, it's the entry migration form; the visa (or exemption) is handled separately.
Is the FMM paid?
No for air arrivals: it is digital and free, with the DNR included in the ticket.
How do I avoid scams?
Use only official gob.mx sites; mexicofmm.com and similar charge for a free service.
Is entry guaranteed?
No. Admission is at the Mexican authorities' discretion; OuiVisa checks eligibility before travel.
Do you need a visa?
OuiVisa determines whether your third-country visa exempts you or the consulate is required — see the Visa-free tab.
See the visa-free caseEligibility check and preparation by OuiVisa — for the « visa-free » case (with a third-country document), there is no Mexican visa to file. For the consulate visa (no qualifying document), OuiVisa refers you to a partner agency. Admission is at the Mexican authorities' discretion; entry is not guaranteed.