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2026-10-22 · 1 min read
Do You Need a Passport to Go to Cancun?
Flying to Cancun requires a full U.S. passport book — a passport card won't get you past the airline counter, regardless of trip length. Here's what else you'll need, including the FMM and VISITAX, with fee figures last verified in November 2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a passport to travel to Cancun Mexico if you're only staying a few days?+
Yes. Trip length doesn't change the requirement. Flying to Cancun for a three-day weekend requires the same U.S. passport book as a two-week stay.
Does Cancun require a passport for connecting flights through Mexico City or other Mexican airports?+
If any leg of your journey involves flying into or through Mexico, you need the passport book. A passport card won't work for a connection either.
Do you need a passport for Cancun if you already have Global Entry?+
Global Entry speeds up re-entry into the U.S. on the way home; it doesn't replace the passport book requirement for flying into Mexico.
Is the FMM the same as VISITAX?+
No. The FMM is a federal entry permit from Mexico's immigration authority (INM). VISITAX is a separate state tourist tax collected by Quintana Roo. Both are required, but they're unrelated fees.
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