Entry is generally permitted.

According to the latest information from the Federal Foreign Office, German nationals are currently unable to enter the country via the automated border control (e-gates) at Cancún and Mexico City airports.

If you are travelling by land, you must apply for a tourist card. Alternatively, an entry permit can be obtained from an office of the National Migration Institute (INM). The tourist card is stamped by the authorities when crossing the border; travellers must always have the remaining copy of the card with them and show it when leaving the country.

In some countries, border officials may require travellers to hand over social media usernames and passwords. In addition, the use of certain applications, apps or VPN services may be prohibited.

Upon arrival, travellers can indicate the planned duration of their stay if it does not exceed 180 days. Depending on the intended length of stay, entry stamps are issued for a stay of 30, 60 or 90 days.

Upon request, arriving travellers may have to show proof of onward travel, a confirmed hotel booking and/or sufficient financial means for the duration of stay.

Information regarding the need for a business travel visa refers to the following travel purposes: visits to customers or suppliers, meetings, research trips, negotiations, visits to trade fairs and exhibitions, participation in professional conferences or seminars. For activities beyond those mentioned, different regulations may apply, which can be obtained from a specialized visa service provider or the competent mission abroad.

Identity documents must not be dirty or damaged and must have sufficient blank pages. Travellers should ensure that their passport is stamped correctly, otherwise they may encounter difficulties when leaving the country. Please also note that if identity documents are reported stolen or lost, there may be problems crossing the border or even being refused entry. The requirements for identity documents may vary depending on the carrier, so it is advisable to check with the operating carrier before travelling.

The permitted duration of stay may not be extended.

Travellers should ensure they do not exceed the permitted length of stay in the destination country in order to avoid possible sanctions such as fines, custody pending deportation or even entry bans.

For transit through the USA, registration via the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) is required.

The passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. It must be a biometric passport.

Persons in transit should note that the destination country may require a (different) minimum remaining validity of travel documents than the transit airport.

The import of local and foreign currency is unrestricted, but must be declared if the equivalent value exceeds USD 10,000. 

The possession and bringing in of counterfeit money is punishable by heavy fines.

All non-preserved foodstuffs are banned. The import of e-cigarettes is also prohibited.

The import and export of protected animal and plant species and products thereof is strictly regulated under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. An import or export therefore requires explicit authorisation in order to avoid confiscation and penalties. Further information can be obtained from the local customs authorities of the country of departure or destination.

The importation of certain medicines (including prescribed medicines) may be subject to conditions or prohibited altogether. This applies in particular to opiates, painkillers and psychotropic drugs. Lists of possibly prohibited substances are available on the website of the International Narcotics Control Board or from the respective local authorities. In principle, however, only the embassy, consulate and/or national customs office can provide reliable information on which rules and regulations currently apply in the destination country. Travellers taking medicines with them are generally advised to carry a multilingual medical certificate containing information on individual and daily dosages as well as the medical ingredients.

Further information can be found on the following website.

Travellers are advised to inform themselves about the most recent customs/import regulations of their destination country at the competent mission abroad prior to departure.

Persons with dual nationality should note that the destination country may not recognize multiple nationalities. The right to consular assistance in the destination country is therefore not guaranteed, i.e. the embassy of the other country may only be able to offer limited or no protection in emergencies (including imprisonment). In addition, travellers may be obliged to perform military service due to national regulations.

Travellers should ensure complete vaccination protection according to the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO):

In addition, the following vaccinations are recommended for the trip:

Vaccinations listed under "Special Exposure" require that travellers are exposed to a corresponding risk of disease transmission. As vaccinations can be associated with potential side effects and represent a cost factor, a risk-benefit assessment is required depending on the travel profile (travel route, travel duration), planned leisure activities (including camping, hiking in forested areas) and occupational activities (especially in hospitals and in agriculture and forestry).

Dengue fever (especially mosquito bites)

Hepatitis B (especially sexual contact, needlestick injuries, invasive measures in health care)

Typhoid fever (especially poor hygiene conditions, contaminated food and drinking water)

Cholera (especially poor hygiene conditions and stay in current outbreak areas)

Rabies (exposure risk: mainly injuries from infected animals)

It is generally advisable to take out travel health insurance, even if this is not required by the destination country.

As there are health risks due to particular climatic stresses and/or infection hazards, employers are obliged to arrange a medical consultation by a tropical doctor or the company doctor with further training in tropical medicine before the stay abroad, for which a precautionary certificate is issued. Depending on the doctor's decision, an occupational health examination may subsequently be carried out. After re-entry, a follow-up examination must be carried out. If the duration of the stay is planned to be at least 3 months, the examination is obligatory.

The export of local and foreign currency is unrestricted, but must be declared if the equivalent value exceeds USD 10,000. 

It is illegal to export antiquities, archaeological finds, gold (except jewellery), cactus plants, corals and other protected animals.

The import and export of protected animal and plant species and products thereof is strictly regulated under the Washington Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. An import or export therefore requires explicit authorisation in order to avoid confiscation and penalties. Further information can be obtained from the local customs authorities of the country of departure or destination.

There is no further information available regarding exit regulations.

In individual cases, airlines require proof of the other parent's consent for a minor to travel with only one parent. The respective airline will provide detailed information.

Mexico City

Spanish

Mexican Peso (MXN)

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Restaurants: A tip of 10-15% is appropriate in restaurants.
Hotels: Depending on the accommodation, a tip of $1 to $5 is appropriate.
Taxis: In taxis, it is customary to round up to the nearest 5 or 10 pesos.

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Under the following link you will find information on your diplomatic mission abroad:

The maximum speeds listed below apply unless otherwise indicated by appropriate signs.

The speed limit in built-up areas is 60 km/h.

In residential areas, the speed limit is 10 km/h.

In non-urban areas, the speed limit is 70 km/h.

A speed limit of 90 km/h applies on expressways.

The speed limit on motorways is 110 km/h.

Right-hand traffic applies in Mexico.