Visa status
Visa-free
Mexico: up to 180 days visa-free for US tourists. Passport valid for duration of stay; FMM tourist card on arrival.
Entry Requirements — US Passport Holders
Visa Requirements for Cancun
Mexico: up to 180 days visa-free for US tourists. Passport valid for duration of stay; FMM tourist card on arrival.
Visa-freeUp to 180 daysLast verified 2026-04-21
Maximum stay
180 days
per visit (FMM tourist card issued on arrival)
Passport validity
Valid through stay
Required at time of entry. Renew well ahead of peak season — US passport processing is 6-8 weeks.
Health
CDC Level 2
No vaccinations legally required for entry from the US.
View current CDC travel notices →Local essentials (cached)
- Capital
- Mexico City
- Currency
- MXN ($)
- Calling code
- +52
- Languages
- Spanish
- Voltage
- 127V 60Hz
- Plug type
- Type A / B
Nearest US Embassy
Blvd. Kukulcán Km 13, ZH, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Emergency: +52-998-883-0272
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) →Apply / Learn more
Always use the official government site — never pay a third party for a visa that is free to apply for directly.
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