Sample of Approved Mexico Land Card
What is the Purpose of Obtaining a Mexico Land Card?
The Mexico Land Card helps Mexican immigration authorities to digitally record the entry and authorised stay of foreign nationals entering the country by land. It must be stamped by an immigration officer at the land border when you arrive. Keep the stamped land card with you until you exit the country.
Mexico Land Card Categories
When applying for a Mexico Land Card, select from the following categories that matches with 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, merchants, 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 documents:
Passport Bio Page Scan
- A clear colour scan of your passport biopage, with MRZ easily readable is required. The passport must remain valid for another 6 months after arrival in Mexico
Important: As policies can change, always review the latest Mexico land card requirements before starting your application.
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: Takes 1 - 2 Days
- Rush Processing: Processed in 6 - 12 Hours
- Super Rush Processing: Fastest processing, within 1 Hour
The total fee depends on the processing option selected during the application. Use the Mexico land card fee tool to calculate the exact fee for your nationality.
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) |
Note: As it allows only a single entry, if you exit Mexico and wish to re-enter by land, then you must apply for a new Mexico land card by using the same application process.
FAQs
No. The Land Card is only for travellers entering Mexico by land. Different entry requirements may apply for air travel.
Yes. Every eligible traveller, including children, must have their own Land Card when entering Mexico by land.
A land card is not a visa, it only records your entry into the country thus it is non extendable.
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.
Content Disclaimer: This information was last updated in September 2026. Verify the up to date information with appropriate agencies, embassies, and airlines to ensure complete accuracy.
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