What happens if I lose my FMM card?

Go to the INM (Instituto Nacional de Migración) office at the airport at least 3 hours before your flight. You will have to pay a fine and fill out a replacement form.

Do I need an FMM if I enter by land?

Yes, if you travel more than 20-30 kilometers past the border or stay longer than 72 hours, you are required to obtain an FMM at a border immigration office.

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You will receive a Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM) upon arrival in Mexico, which you must keep safe until you depart. If your entry point is an international airport, most now use digital stamps or kiosk printouts; keep this receipt physically or digitally accessible until you leave the country.

Receive your FMM. Upon landing, you will either fill out a paper form provided by your airline or interact with an immigration officer who will digitally register your entry. Ensure your passport is stamped.
Keep the document safe. If you are given a paper slip, staple it to your passport or tuck it into your passport cover. Do not lose this; immigration officers will demand it when you check in for your flight home.
Check digital status. Many major airports (like Cancun or Mexico City) have transitioned to digital entry. If you did not receive a paper slip, check your entry status on the official INM website using your passport details.
Surrender at departure. When leaving Mexico, provide the paper FMM to the airline check-in agent or the immigration officer. If digital, simply present your passport.

What happens if I lose my FMM card?: Go to the INM (Instituto Nacional de Migración) office at the airport at least 3 hours before your flight. You will have to pay a fine and fill out a replacement form.
Do I need an FMM if I enter by land?: Yes, if you travel more than 20-30 kilometers past the border or stay longer than 72 hours, you are required to obtain an FMM at a border immigration office.