Mexico Land Card
Eligible travellers entering Mexico by land borders are required to obtain a Mexico Land Card after meeting the country’s visa or visa-free entry rules.
This guide covers everything travellers need to know about the Land Card, including eligibility, required documents, the application process, fees, and validity.
Why is a Mexico Land Card Required?
The Mexico Land Card helps Mexican immigration authorities record the entry and authorised stay of foreign nationals entering the country by land. It must be stamped by an immigration officer when you arrive and should be kept until you leave Mexico.
Mexico Land Card Categories
When applying for a Mexico Land Card, select the category that matches the purpose of your visit.
- Tourist Land Card: Suitable for travellers visiting Mexico for recreational activities, such as holidays, sightseeing, or other leisure trips.
- Business Land Card: Covers business activities such as conferences, congresses, consultancy services, conventions, exhibitions, fairs, investment activities, commercial activities, or personnel transfers.
- Other Land Card: For travellers visiting Mexico as a resident, artist, or sportsman, for health, religious minister, or study purposes.
Required Documents for Mexico Land Card
To apply for a Mexico Land Card, regardless of the category selected, you only need to submit the following document:
Passport Bio Page Scan
- A clear colour scan of your passport biodata page must be uploaded.
- All passport details, including your photo, full name, passport number, and MRZ, must be clearly visible.
- Your passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after you arrive in Mexico.
Easy Application Process
Complete the Application Form
Access the Mexico Land Card application form, choose the category that matches your travel purpose or valid visa (if applicable), and enter your passport and travel details.
Upload Documents and Pay Fee
Upload the required documents, then pay the applicable fee to submit your application.
Receive Your Land Card
Once your application is processed, your Land Card will be sent to your email. Print it and get it stamped at the Mexican border.
Note: Mexican immigration officials will stamp your Land Card upon arrival. It becomes valid only after this stamp is issued.
Fees & Processing Times
Applicants can select from the following processing speeds at the time of application:
- Standard Processing: 1 - 2 Days
- Rush Processing: 6 - 12 Hours
- Super Rush Processing: 1 Hour
The total Mexico Land Card fee depends on the processing option selected during the application.
Validity, Duration & Entry Type
|
Entry Type |
Maximum Stay |
Validity |
|
Single Entry |
Up to 180 days (at the immigration officer's discretion) |
180 Days (after arrival) |
FAQs
No. The Land Card is only for travellers entering Mexico by land. Different entry requirements may apply for air travel.
No. The Land Card is valid for one entry only. A new Land Card is required each time you enter Mexico by land.
Yes. Every eligible traveller, including children, must have their own Land Card when entering Mexico by land.
No. The Land Card does not guarantee an extension of your stay. If you wish to remain in Mexico longer, you must follow the procedures set by the Mexican immigration authorities.
Yes. Updates are sent to your registered email, and you can also track your application manually using the Application Status Tracker on the available portal.
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