THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF IMMIGRATION

This National Institute checks the immigration status of those arriving in Mexico through Puerto Peñasco. It grants the following permits:

FMT: Tourist Visa in which you may remain in Mexico as a tourist. You may not work or live permanently in the country. The FMT is valid for up to 180 days.
FM3: Temporary work or resident permit in which you may live and work in Mexico.
FM2:A permit granted after four extensions, in which immigrant status allows you to work, live, and be eligible for more rights as a resident in the country.

For more information:
Phone: (52) 638 383 2526
Web: www.inami.gob.mx
CUSTOMS

A government office that checks the quality of products imported into Mexico. Through Puerto Peñasco, an international entry point, Customs grants different permits and/or licenses.

All aircraft must undergo a random search system, consisting of the following:

Each crew member has to declare to Mexican Customs the contents of his/her personal luggage and any additional articles he/she is carrying. Should the crew member have nothing to declare, he/she activates the mechanism of automatic selection that randomly indicates (with no one involved) if Customs is to examine his/her belongings or not.

The red light indicates that luggage and customs declaration will be checked
The green light allows clear passage

Passengers from the border and neighboring areas in transit to the rest of Mexico may take with them a number of non-taxable ítems. For information on what these items are and the amounts permitted by Customs, check: www.aduanas.sat.gob.mx

IMPORTANT
 

1.- The customs declaration has to be fully completed. The format for tax payments is available at the customs service desk on arrival.

2.- Where the customs declaration is filled out by a family, the limits on luggage and duty-free allowances are cumulative.

3.- After picking up your luggage, hand in the declaration form to customs personnel as you leave.

4.- If you have any doubts, you may voluntarily request that customs personnel check your luggage before handing in your declaration.

5.- If need be, ask for help from customs personnel. Failing to comply with any fiscal requirement – even involuntarily – will be penalized.
For more information:
Phone: (52) 638 383 4666
Web: www.aduanas.sat.gob.mx