Can I travel to Mexico with a US green card?

Disclaimer: An arrival card is not a visa. It cannot be used as a substitute for a visa and does not grant permission to enter any country. Travelers are responsible for obtaining the appropriate visa, if required, prior to arrival. The arrival card is for administrative purposes only and does not serve as a travel authorization or entry permit.

Traveling to Mexico with a Green Card? You're in luck! You don't need a visa, just like US citizens. But, don't forget about the Mexico Tourist Card. It's not a visa, but you'll still need it to enter Mexico as a Green Card holder.

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Can I travel to Mexico with a green card?

Yes.

If you hold a valid US green card, you can visit Mexico as a tourist without a visa, just like US citizens. However, keep in mind you need a Mexico Tourist Card to cross the border.

What's a Mexican Tourist Card?

The Mexican Tourist Card, commonly known as Forma Migratoria Múltiple or FMM, is a tourist card that allows all foreign citizens to travel to Mexico as long as they don't engage in any work, including green card holders from the United States.

What are the requirements for the Tourist Card or FMM?

You will be happy to learn that the process of getting a Tourist Card is not very demanding. It is quite the contrary. Simply provide these documents:

Passport – It must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Mexico.
Airplane ticket – If you are planning to travel by plane, you'll need this document. and in case you want to travel by land, you won't need this document.
Method of payment – Such as a credit or a debit card.
Email address – We will send your Tourist Card by email.
Trip information - As in the address where you'll stay in Mexico.

How to get the Mexico Tourist Card?

After you gather all of the above, you can complete the application form. Most of the time, people take about 10 minutes to complete.

1. First, complete your details and select a processing time.

2. Second, we will ask you to make the payment for the processing. Always double-check your info before paying.

3.Third, upload the documents that support your application. When you are done with that, you can submit your form and wait for your approved and processed Tourist Card.

Make sure to select the correct Tourist Card, as there's a different one for entering by land or air.