Meksiko: yang perlu diketahui sebelum berangkat
Yang terpenting
- It is illegal to bring e-cigarettes, vaping devices or vaping liquids into Mexico, or to buy and sell them. Customs can confiscate them and fine or detain you.
- Get your entry recorded (stamp or e-gate ticket) and check the number of days granted — you need proof of entry to leave.
- Visiting Cancún, Tulum or the Riviera Maya? Pay the Quintana Roo VISITAX (≈ USD 15 pp) only at visitax.gob.mx; you may be asked for the QR code at departure.
- Many nationalities that need a visa can enter visa-free with a valid US, Canada, UK, Schengen or Japan visa or residence permit.
- Use bank ATMs inside branches/malls and only app or authorised (sitio) taxis, especially at night.
Masuk dan visa
Visa-exempt visitors may be admitted for up to 180 days; the officer decides the actual stay. Russian, Turkish and Ukrainian citizens can use SAE electronic authorisation for air entry if their airline accepts it. Land or sea entry requires a visa unless another exemption applies. Qualifying valid visas or permanent residence documents can exempt otherwise visa-required travellers; temporary residence alone is not sufficient.
Formulir kedatangan dan izin daring
- FMM (Multiple Immigration Form) – land arrivals ↗ wajib
Before crossing by land beyond the border zone · Biaya: ≈ MXN 983 for stays over 7 days (2026) · Foreign tourists entering by land - VISITAX (Quintana Roo tourist tax) ↗ wajib
Before or during the stay; show QR on departure · Biaya: ≈ USD 15 per person · Foreign visitors staying in Quintana Roo (Cancún, Tulum, Playa del Carmen) - SAE electronic authorisation for air entry ↗ wajib
Before travel; confirm the airline accepts SAE. · Russian, Turkish and Ukrainian citizens using SAE instead of a Mexican visa or another exemption.
Masa berlaku paspor: Valid for the whole stay; the Mexican Embassy recommends at least 180 days.
Di perbatasan mungkin diminta
- Check the days granted on your stamp or e-gate record.
- Keep the e-gate ticket or digital proof for departure.
- Lost entry proof costs ~MXN 700 to replace.
Bea cukai
- Vapes/e-cigarettes banned (confiscation, possible fines).
- Declare cash over USD 10,000 equivalent.
- Bring medicines with the prescription; some cold medicines (e.g. pseudoephedrine) and controlled drugs are restricted.
- Firearms and ammunition: severe penalties, even a single bullet.
Diperiksa 29 Oktober 2026 · Sumber: gov.uk ↗, inm.gob.mx ↗, visitax.gob.mx ↗, embamex.sre.gob.mx ↗, embamex.sre.gob.mx ↗
Uang
Tunai dan kartu sama-sama umum. Kartu diterima hampir di mana-mana.
Jaringan pembayaran: Visa, Mastercard, Amex
Apple Pay — bisa · Google Pay — bisa
Tempat menukar uang
- Bank ATMs (BBVA, Banorte, Santander, Citibanamex) — choose MXN
- Casas de cambio in city centres for USD cash
Tempat yang sebaiknya dihindari
- Airport exchange desks after customs
- Paying in USD at tourist shops (poor rates)
- Independent/street ATMs (high fees, skimming risk)
- Dynamic currency conversion
ATM: Bank ATMs charge ~MXN 30–150 per withdrawal for foreign cards; use ATMs inside banks or malls in daytime.
Tip: 10–15% in restaurants (propina, rarely included); small tips for baggers, hotel staff, guides. No tip needed for app taxis.
- Cash still needed at markets, street food, small shops and colectivos.
- Russian Mir cards don't work.
Diperiksa 29 Oktober 2026 · Sumber: banxico.org.mx ↗, gov.uk ↗, support.apple.com ↗
Aturan dan larangan
Dilarang
- Importing or selling vapes/e-cigarettes
- Carrying firearms or ammunition
- Any drugs; cannabis possession penalties still apply in practice
- Removing archaeological artefacts or natural items (coral, shells) from protected areas
- Participating in political activity as a foreigner
Hukum yang sering dilanggar wisatawan tanpa sadar
- Drinking in public streets is prohibited in most cities.
- Authorities may require your passport and entry stamp; copies and photos are not accepted. The INM portal provides a digital entry registry.
- Sunscreen in many cenotes and marine parks must be biodegradable.
Diperiksa 29 Oktober 2026 · Sumber: gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, mx.usembassy.gov ↗
Budaya dan pakaian
Agama: Mostly Roman Catholic.
Pakaian: Casual; cover shoulders and knees in churches. Beachwear only at beaches and resorts.
Etiket
- Greet with 'buenos días/tardes' before asking anything.
- Politeness and patience go a long way; timing is relaxed.
- Ask before photographing indigenous people, especially in Chiapas.
- Learn a little Spanish — English is limited outside tourist areas.
Diperiksa 29 Oktober 2026 · Sumber: gov.uk ↗
Iklim
Tropical coasts (hot; rainy season June–October, hurricane risk Jun–Nov); temperate highlands (Mexico City: mild year-round, cool nights); hot, dry north.
Per bulan
- Januari: Jan: dry, Mexico City ~6–22°C; Cancún ~20–28°C
- Februari: Feb: dry, pleasant
- Maret: Mar: dry, warming
- April: Apr: hot and dry; Easter crowds
- Mei: May: hottest month inland
- Juni: Jun: rainy season starts; hurricanes possible
- Juli: Jul: rainy afternoons; humid coast
- Agustus: Aug: rainy, hot; sargassum on Caribbean coast
- September: Sep: wettest, peak hurricane risk
- Oktober: Oct: rains easing; hurricanes possible
- November: Nov: dry season begins; Día de Muertos 1–2 Nov
- Desember: Dec: dry, pleasant, peak season
Musim terbaik: November–April (dry season).
Diperiksa 29 Oktober 2026 · Sumber: en.wikipedia.org ↗, nhc.noaa.gov ↗
Yang perlu dibawa
- Insect repellent (dengue)
- Biodegradable sunscreen for cenotes/reefs
- Light jacket for Mexico City evenings
- Original passport and entry proof; keep separate backup copies
- Small peso notes and coins
- Prescriptions for medicines
Jangan dibawa / dilarang dimasukkan
- Vapes and e-cigarettes
- Any ammunition or weapons (even souvenirs)
- Pseudoephedrine cold medicines
Info praktis
Stopkontak: Type A/B, 127 V, 60 Hz
Air: Don't drink tap water; use bottled or purified (garrafón). Ice in restaurants is usually purified.
Lalu lintas: lajur kanan
Seluler dan eSIM: Telcel has the best coverage; SIMs at OXXO and Telcel stores; eSIMs available. Many US plans include Mexico roaming.
Aplikasi: Uber, DiDi, Google Maps, Rappi, WhatsApp
Internet: No restrictions.
Kesehatan: No compulsory vaccinations. Dengue is common — use repellent. Hepatitis A and typhoid advised. Mexico City is at 2,240 m altitude.
Asuransi: Not required for entry; travel medical insurance strongly recommended.
Darurat: 911 — all emergencies; 078 tourist assistance (Ángeles Verdes)
Diperiksa 29 Oktober 2026 · Sumber: gov.uk ↗, travelhealthpro.org.uk ↗
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