Before you cross: travel guides
Plain-language guides to the paperwork and rules for crossing between the US and Mexico, with links to official sources.
- FMM tourist permits when entering Mexico by landCrossing into Mexico by car or on foot? Check FMM requirements, online and border applications, official fees, and limits on short border visits.Read guide →
- Mexico car insurance: prepare before you crossDriving to Mexico? Check liability insurance requirements, your U.S. policy's limits, insurer registration and official guidance for reporting an accident.Read guide →
- Documents for returning to the U.S.: WHTI, Ready Lane and SENTRIPlan your return from Mexico: compare passports, passport cards and Enhanced DLs, check Ready Lane RFID documents, and follow the official SENTRI process.Read guide →
- Mexico temporary vehicle import permit: before you drive inlandDriving beyond Mexico's free zones? Check official TIP requirements, Banjercito fees, vehicle deposits, documents and cancellation rules before your trip.Read guide →