Mexico Entry Requirements for Punta Mita Guests

Costa · Local guide to the Mexican Pacific coast · Updated October 2026

To enter Mexico by air for a Punta Mita vacation, non-Mexican visitors need a valid passport book and an FMM tourist permit. For most air arrivals the FMM is handled as a digital record and its cost is included in the airline ticket. The officer decides the length of stay, up to 180 days. Requirements change, so confirm with your airline and the Mexican consulate before you travel.

The essentials

Item	What to know
Passport	A valid passport book is required for air travel. A passport card works only for land and sea entry.
FMM tourist permit	An entry record, not a visa, for tourism and business visits up to 180 days. The immigration officer sets the length of stay.
Digital FMM	For air arrivals it is typically handled digitally, using the QR code from the airport e-gate receipt.
Visa	Citizens of many countries do not need a visa for tourism. Check your own nationality with the Mexican consulate.

Before you fly

Check your passport's validity and any airline rules about remaining validity.
Keep your FMM record until you leave Mexico.
Confirm visa rules for your nationality with the Mexican consulate.
Carry prescription medicine in its original packaging.
Check the current State Department advisory for Nayarit.

Arriving in Puerto Vallarta

Guests fly into Puerto Vallarta, and a private transfer that meets the flight takes the guesswork out of arrival day. Our getting-there guide has current airport and road details.

Who this is not for

This is general information, not legal advice. Entry rules differ by nationality and can change, so confirm with official sources.

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Questions people ask

Do I need a visa to visit Punta Mita?

Many nationalities do not need a visa for tourism. Confirm for yours with the Mexican consulate.

What is the FMM?

The tourist permit, an entry record for visits up to 180 days.

Do I need a passport?

Yes. A valid passport book is required for air travel.

Can I use a passport card?

Only for land and sea entry, not air.

How long can I stay?

Up to 180 days, at the immigration officer's discretion.

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Sources: Mexpro: Understanding the FMM tourist permit · Costa: Getting to Punta Mita · Costa: Is Punta Mita safe for families. Details as published and checked in October 2026; dates, seasons and conditions can change.