Mexico
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Airport Disruption
Please be aware that on 20 March, protests from a local teachers’ movement blocked access to Mexico City’s main airport (AICM). Media reports indicate that transport links to and from the airport face significant disruption and reaching the airport will take longer than usual. You should monitor local media and stay in touch with your airline or travel agent.
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel
State of Baja California
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the city of Tijuana, except:
- airside transit through Tijuana airport
- the Cross Border Xpress bridge from the airport linking terminals across the Mexican-US border
- the federal toll road 1D and Via Rápida through Tijuana to the border
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the city of Tecate in Baja California, including roads between Tijuana and Tecate.
There is another state called Baja California Sur that is unaffected by these warnings.
State of Chihuahua
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the state of Chihuahua, except:
- the city of Chihuahua
- the border crossing in Ciudad Juárez (accessed by federal toll road 45)
- federal toll road 45D connecting the cities of Chihuahua and Ciudad Juárez
- the Copper Canyon rail route to and from Chihuahua and towns immediately on this route including Creel
- the road from Creel via San Juanito to San Pedro
- state highway 16 from San Pedro to Chihuahua
State of Sinaloa
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the state of Sinaloa, except:
- the cities of Los Mochis and Mazatlán
- road 32 that runs between El Fuerte and Los Mochis
- the 15D federal toll road that runs the length of the state
- the Copper Canyon rail route to and from Los Mochis, El Fuerte and the towns immediately on this route
State of Tamaulipas
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the state of Tamaulipas, except:
- the border crossing at Nuevo Laredo accessed by federal toll road 85D from Monterrey
- federal highways 80, 81 and 85 between Tampico, Ciudad de Victoria and Magueyes, and the entire area of Tamaulipas south of these highways
State of Zacatecas
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the state of Zacatecas.
State of Guanajuato
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the areas south-west of road 45D.
State of Michoacán
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the state of Michoacán, except the:
- city of Morelia accessed by federal toll roads 15D, 126 and 43; and the federal toll road 48D between the city of Morelia and the General Francisco Mujica airport
- town of Pátzcuaro accessed by federal toll roads 14D and 15 from Morelia, and boat trips out to islands on Lake Pátzcuaro
- Federal Highway 15D
State of Jalisco
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the areas south and south-west of Lake Chapala to the border with the state of Colima.
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the northern municipalities of:
- Bolaños
- Chimaltitán
- Colotlán
- Hostotipaquillo
- Huejúcar
- Huequilla el Alto
- Mezquitic
- San Martin de Bolaños
- Santa Maria de los Ángeles
- Totatiche
- Villa Guerrero
State of Colima
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the state of Colima, except the city of Manzanillo accessed by sea or air via the Manzanillo-Costalegre International Airport, and direct travel via road 200 from the airport to Manzanillo.
State of Guerrero
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the state of Guerrero, except the town of Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa accessed by air.
State of Chiapas
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to within 40km of the Guatemalan border between the Pacific Coast up to and including the border crossing at Gracias a Dio.
FCDO advises against all but essential travel on Federal Highway 199 (Carretera Federal 199) between Rancho Nuevo (just outside San Cristobal de las Casas) and the Chancalá junction just outside Palenque (where Federal Highway 199 meets Federal Highway 307).
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel to these areas.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
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Update history
2025-03-24 15:30
Removal of information about protests causing disruption at Mexico City Airport over the weekend of 22-23 March (‘Warnings and insuarnce’ page).
2025-03-21 21:03
Possible protests causing disruption at Mexico City Airport over weekend of 22-23 March (see ‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-03-20 19:58
Details of possible disruption at Mexico City airport (see ‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-10-10 09:32
Removal of information about Hurricane Milton (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page).
2024-10-07 20:03
Hurricane Milton: Warning for the Yucatan peninsula (Warnings and Insurance pages)
2024-10-01 16:57
Removal of information on tropical storms (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-09-26 20:28
Tropical Depression John has been upgraded to a category 1 Hurricane affecting the Pacific South-West Coast
2024-09-26 00:21
Latest Update: Information that Tropical Storm Helene has been upgraded to Hurricane strength, affecting the north of the Yucatan Peninsula (Warnings and Insurance page)
2024-09-24 23:06
Addition of information about hurricanes affecting the Yucatan Peninsula (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-09-24 22:11
Addition of information about hurricanes affecting the Atlantic Caribbean coast (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-09-24 01:51
Tropical storm John has now become Hurricane Category II, and is expected to make landfall on 24 September at midnight (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-09-23 16:45
New information on Tropical Storm John (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-13 06:03
Removal of information about highway between Mexico City and Puebla blocked by protesters on 12 July (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-07-13 04:39
Highway between Mexico City and Puebla blocked by protesters on 12 July (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-07-13 04:32
Highway between Mexico City and Puebla blocked by protesters on 12 June (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-07-09 11:08
Removal of information on Hurricane Beryl (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-06 00:58
Updated information on Hurricane Beryl (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-05 05:06
Updated information on hurricane and tropical storm warnings for Hurricane Beryl (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-04 13:52
Updated information on hurricane and tropical storm warnings for Hurricane Beryl (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-03 16:28
Update about a hurricane warning for Hurricane Beryl (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-07-02 09:58
Removal of information on Tropical Storm Chris (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-01 10:58
Information on Tropical Storm Chris (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-06-24 10:03
Removal of information on Tropical Storm Alberto (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page).
2024-06-21 10:13
Information that tropical storm warnings have been lifted following Tropical Storm Alberto, but risks remain of heavy rains, landslides, mudslides and flooding (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-06-20 09:19
Information on Tropical Storm Warning for Tropical Storm Alberto, due to make landfall on the morning of Thursday 20 June (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-06-18 16:43
Information on Tropical Storm Warning for Potential Tropical Cyclone One (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-06-18 15:03
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2024-06-12 10:24
Information about passport validity when visiting Mexico as a tourist (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-06-10 11:32
Updated information on kidnapping (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-06-04 16:29
Removal of information about the risk of disruption during Mexico’s national elections on 2 June (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-05-29 10:52
Information about the risk of disruption during Mexico’s national elections on 2 June (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-05-09 11:23
Information on vehicle hijacking (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages). Additional information on limited medical services (‘Health’ page).
2024-04-02 16:34
Clarification on travel advice for Federal Highway 199 in Chiapas (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).
2024-04-02 16:04
Removal of information about Volcano Popocatépetl and updated information about Tamaulipas and Chiapas (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).
2024-03-21 11:02
CORRECTION: FCDO now advises against all but essential travel on Federal Highway 199 (Carretera Federal 199) between Rancho Nuevo (just outside San Cristobal de las Casas) and Palenque
2024-03-20 11:04
The FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to parts of the State of Chiapas and the town of Taxco in Guerrero State. The FCDO no longer advises against all travel on the federal highways 80, 81 and 85 between Tampico, Ciudad de Victoria and Magueyes, and the entire area south of these highways, in the state of Tamaulipas (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-02-28 04:31
Flight disruption following ash fall at Popocatépetl Volcano (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’)
2024-01-26 09:25
Update on swimming safely (‘Safety and Security’ page).
2023-11-20 10:54
Information on Acapulco following Hurricane Otis (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2023-10-29 09:29
Advise against all but essential travel to the city of Acapulco following Hurricane Otis (‘Warnings and insurance’ page; ‘Regional Travel’ page)
2023-10-29 08:31
Information on the situation in Acapulco following Hurricane Otis (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2023-10-29 08:25
Information on the situation in Acapulco following Hurricane Otis (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2023-10-27 23:35
“Information on the situation in Acapulco following Hurricane Otis (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)”
2023-10-26 20:27
Further information on the impact of Hurricane Otis (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-26 00:05
Information on the impact of Hurricane Otis (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-25 19:51
Information on Hurricane Otis making landfall (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-25 10:56
Information on Hurricane Otis making landfall (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-25 04:43
Update that Tropical Storm Otis has intensified to a category 4 Hurricane and anticipated to impact the Pacific south coast (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-24 09:58
Information on Tropical Storm Otis (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-23 16:34
Hurricane Norma has now passed (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-23 11:28
Information on Hurricane Norma making landfall on Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-20 11:45
Information on Hurricane Norma with hurricane and tropical storm conditions possible from Friday 20 October (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-13 16:45
Removal of information on Hurricane Lidia (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-11 11:14
Information on hurricane warnings being lifted, however a risk of landslides, mudslides and flash flooding remains (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-10 09:50
Information on Tropical Storm Lidia being upgraded to a hurricane (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-09 16:11
Information on tropical storm conditions possible from 9 October (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2023-09-04 11:32
Removal of information on Tropical Storm Idalia (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2023-08-27 20:35
Latest update: Information on Tropical Storm Idalia affecting the Yucatan Peninsula (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2023-08-23 10:34
Information on Tropical Cyclone Harold making landfall (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-08-22 15:42
(Correction) Addition of information about Tropical Cyclone Harold (‘Warnings and Insurance’ Page)
2023-08-21 18:42
Addition of information about Tropical Cyclone Nine (‘Warnings and Insurance’ Page)
2023-08-21 11:00
Information on Hurricane Hilary and the aftermath (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-08-20 22:31
“Updated information on Hurricane Hilary (Warnings and Insurance page)”
2023-08-18 16:46
Information on Hurricane Hilary making landfall on the Baja California Peninsula (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-08-17 16:48
Information on Hurricane Hilary (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-07-27 11:15
Information on Zacatecas and Michoacán (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page and ‘Regional Risks’ page).
2023-07-19 10:36
Information on extreme temperatures currently affecting parts of North Mexico, and updated information on vehicle crime (‘Safety and security page’).
2023-07-04 16:47
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-07-03 10:40
Updated information on Tropical Storm Beatriz (‘Natural disasters’ page).
2023-06-30 16:43
Updated information on Tropical Storm Beatriz (‘Natural disasters’ page).
2023-06-30 15:13
Information on Tropical Storm Beatriz (‘Natural disasters’ page).
2023-06-22 11:24
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-06-08 12:35
The alert level at Popocatépetl was decreased to Level 2 (‘Natural disasters’ page).
2023-05-23 18:07
Update regarding volcanic activity at Popocatépetl volcano. (see ‘Natural Disasters’ page)
2023-05-21 18:04
Update regarding Mexico City and Puebla airport closures as a result of volcanic ash falls. (Natural Disasters)
2023-05-17 09:50
It is forbidden to import electronic cigarettes, vaping devices and solutions into Mexico (‘Local laws and customs’ page).
2023-04-25 12:48
New information on altitude sickness (‘Health’ page).
2023-04-19 09:11
Updated information on Visa stamping (‘Summary’ and ‘Entry requirements’ page) and editorial changes throughout.
2023-03-08 11:03
Updated information on the kidnapping of American tourists in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, March 2023 (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-03-07 12:58
Information on the kidnapping of American tourists in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, March 2023 (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-01-25 16:14
Information on incidents involving taxi drivers in Cancun (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-01-20 09:33
Addition of information that from January 2023 there is a fine for smoking in public places (‘Local laws and customs’ page).
2023-01-12 09:26
New information on the situation in state of Chiapas (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-01-05 19:16
Update on the situation in the State of Sinaloa (See ‘Summary and Safety and Security Pages’).
2022-10-25 10:01
Removal of information on Hurricane Roslyn (“Summary” and “Natural disasters” page)
2022-10-22 20:44
Updated information on Hurricane Roslyn now expected to become a Category III hurricane, making landfall on Sunday, 23 October (“Summary” and “Natural disasters” page).
2022-10-21 16:00
Addition of information on Hurricane Roslyn a Category II hurricane, landfall is expected to be between Saturday, 22 October during the night and Sunday, 23 October during the early morning (“Summary” and “Natural disasters” page).
2022-10-21 13:24
Updates to Chihuahua and Sinoloa advice (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and Security’ pages).
2022-10-19 11:44
Updates to Chihuahua and Sinoloa advice (‘Safety and Security’ page)
2022-10-05 15:32
Updated information on immigration documentation required for travel in Mexico (‘Local laws and customs’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-10-02 20:15
Information on Hurricane Orlene (‘Natural disasters’ page).
2022-09-30 12:00
Changes advising against all but essential travel to some areas of Mexico (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and Security’ pages).
2022-09-21 09:49
Removal of reference to Hurricane Kay (‘Summary’ page).
2022-09-07 04:23
Hurricane Kay is affecting Mexico’s west coast and tropical storm conditions could impact areas of Western Mexico, including the Baja California Sur (see natural disasters).
2022-08-16 19:52
Updated information on security situation (see ‘Safety and Security’ page)
2022-07-28 13:03
Updated information on a shooting in the Centre of Playa del Carmen (‘Safety and security’ page)
2022-05-31 22:01
Removal of information on hurricane Agatha
2022-05-30 04:22
Addition of information on hurricane Agatha, due to make landfall on the Pacific coast of Mexico on 30 May (Summary page).
2022-05-05 17:35
Updated information on entry requirements for Mexico (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-22 13:52
Updated information; travellers need to be able to provide their passport and stamped ‘Forma Migratoria Múltiple’ (FMM) immigration form if requested by Mexican authorities (‘Local laws and customs’ page)
2022-03-14 16:56
Updated information on entry requirements to Mexico; travellers are no longer required to register on the Mexico Vuela Seguro before boarding flight to Mexico (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-02-23 14:09
Updated information on main tourist destinations (‘Safety and security’ page)
Warnings and insurance
Airport Disruption
Please be aware that on 20 March, protests from a local teachers’ movement blocked access to Mexico City’s main airport (AICM). Media reports indicate that transport links to and from the airport face significant disruption and reaching the airport will take longer than usual. You should monitor local media and stay in touch with your airline or travel agent.
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel
State of Baja California
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the city of Tijuana, except:
- airside transit through Tijuana airport
- the Cross Border Xpress bridge from the airport linking terminals across the Mexican-US border
- the federal toll road 1D and Via Rápida through Tijuana to the border
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the city of Tecate in Baja California, including roads between Tijuana and Tecate.
There is another state called Baja California Sur that is unaffected by these warnings.
State of Chihuahua
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the state of Chihuahua, except:
- the city of Chihuahua
- the border crossing in Ciudad Juárez (accessed by federal toll road 45)
- federal toll road 45D connecting the cities of Chihuahua and Ciudad Juárez
- the Copper Canyon rail route to and from Chihuahua and towns immediately on this route including Creel
- the road from Creel via San Juanito to San Pedro
- state highway 16 from San Pedro to Chihuahua
State of Sinaloa
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the state of Sinaloa, except:
- the cities of Los Mochis and Mazatlán
- road 32 that runs between El Fuerte and Los Mochis
- the 15D federal toll road that runs the length of the state
- the Copper Canyon rail route to and from Los Mochis, El Fuerte and the towns immediately on this route
State of Tamaulipas
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the state of Tamaulipas, except:
- the border crossing at Nuevo Laredo accessed by federal toll road 85D from Monterrey
- federal highways 80, 81 and 85 between Tampico, Ciudad de Victoria and Magueyes, and the entire area of Tamaulipas south of these highways
State of Zacatecas
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the state of Zacatecas.
State of Guanajuato
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the areas south-west of road 45D.
State of Michoacán
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the state of Michoacán, except the:
- city of Morelia accessed by federal toll roads 15D, 126 and 43; and the federal toll road 48D between the city of Morelia and the General Francisco Mujica airport
- town of Pátzcuaro accessed by federal toll roads 14D and 15 from Morelia, and boat trips out to islands on Lake Pátzcuaro
- Federal Highway 15D
State of Jalisco
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the areas south and south-west of Lake Chapala to the border with the state of Colima.
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the northern municipalities of:
- Bolaños
- Chimaltitán
- Colotlán
- Hostotipaquillo
- Huejúcar
- Huequilla el Alto
- Mezquitic
- San Martin de Bolaños
- Santa Maria de los Ángeles
- Totatiche
- Villa Guerrero
State of Colima
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the state of Colima, except the city of Manzanillo accessed by sea or air via the Manzanillo-Costalegre International Airport, and direct travel via road 200 from the airport to Manzanillo.
State of Guerrero
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the state of Guerrero, except the town of Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa accessed by air.
State of Chiapas
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to within 40km of the Guatemalan border between the Pacific Coast up to and including the border crossing at Gracias a Dio.
FCDO advises against all but essential travel on Federal Highway 199 (Carretera Federal 199) between Rancho Nuevo (just outside San Cristobal de las Casas) and the Chancalá junction just outside Palenque (where Federal Highway 199 meets Federal Highway 307).
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel to these areas.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
FCDO provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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Update history
2025-03-24 15:30
Removal of information about protests causing disruption at Mexico City Airport over the weekend of 22-23 March (‘Warnings and insuarnce’ page).
2025-03-21 21:03
Possible protests causing disruption at Mexico City Airport over weekend of 22-23 March (see ‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-03-20 19:58
Details of possible disruption at Mexico City airport (see ‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-10-10 09:32
Removal of information about Hurricane Milton (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page).
2024-10-07 20:03
Hurricane Milton: Warning for the Yucatan peninsula (Warnings and Insurance pages)
2024-10-01 16:57
Removal of information on tropical storms (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-09-26 20:28
Tropical Depression John has been upgraded to a category 1 Hurricane affecting the Pacific South-West Coast
2024-09-26 00:21
Latest Update: Information that Tropical Storm Helene has been upgraded to Hurricane strength, affecting the north of the Yucatan Peninsula (Warnings and Insurance page)
2024-09-24 23:06
Addition of information about hurricanes affecting the Yucatan Peninsula (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-09-24 22:11
Addition of information about hurricanes affecting the Atlantic Caribbean coast (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-09-24 01:51
Tropical storm John has now become Hurricane Category II, and is expected to make landfall on 24 September at midnight (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-09-23 16:45
New information on Tropical Storm John (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-13 06:03
Removal of information about highway between Mexico City and Puebla blocked by protesters on 12 July (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-07-13 04:39
Highway between Mexico City and Puebla blocked by protesters on 12 July (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-07-13 04:32
Highway between Mexico City and Puebla blocked by protesters on 12 June (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-07-09 11:08
Removal of information on Hurricane Beryl (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-06 00:58
Updated information on Hurricane Beryl (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-05 05:06
Updated information on hurricane and tropical storm warnings for Hurricane Beryl (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-04 13:52
Updated information on hurricane and tropical storm warnings for Hurricane Beryl (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-03 16:28
Update about a hurricane warning for Hurricane Beryl (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-07-02 09:58
Removal of information on Tropical Storm Chris (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-01 10:58
Information on Tropical Storm Chris (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-06-24 10:03
Removal of information on Tropical Storm Alberto (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page).
2024-06-21 10:13
Information that tropical storm warnings have been lifted following Tropical Storm Alberto, but risks remain of heavy rains, landslides, mudslides and flooding (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-06-20 09:19
Information on Tropical Storm Warning for Tropical Storm Alberto, due to make landfall on the morning of Thursday 20 June (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-06-18 16:43
Information on Tropical Storm Warning for Potential Tropical Cyclone One (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-06-18 15:03
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2024-06-12 10:24
Information about passport validity when visiting Mexico as a tourist (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-06-10 11:32
Updated information on kidnapping (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-06-04 16:29
Removal of information about the risk of disruption during Mexico’s national elections on 2 June (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-05-29 10:52
Information about the risk of disruption during Mexico’s national elections on 2 June (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-05-09 11:23
Information on vehicle hijacking (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages). Additional information on limited medical services (‘Health’ page).
2024-04-02 16:34
Clarification on travel advice for Federal Highway 199 in Chiapas (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).
2024-04-02 16:04
Removal of information about Volcano Popocatépetl and updated information about Tamaulipas and Chiapas (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Regional risks’ pages).
2024-03-21 11:02
CORRECTION: FCDO now advises against all but essential travel on Federal Highway 199 (Carretera Federal 199) between Rancho Nuevo (just outside San Cristobal de las Casas) and Palenque
2024-03-20 11:04
The FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to parts of the State of Chiapas and the town of Taxco in Guerrero State. The FCDO no longer advises against all travel on the federal highways 80, 81 and 85 between Tampico, Ciudad de Victoria and Magueyes, and the entire area south of these highways, in the state of Tamaulipas (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-02-28 04:31
Flight disruption following ash fall at Popocatépetl Volcano (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’)
2024-01-26 09:25
Update on swimming safely (‘Safety and Security’ page).
2023-11-20 10:54
Information on Acapulco following Hurricane Otis (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2023-10-29 09:29
Advise against all but essential travel to the city of Acapulco following Hurricane Otis (‘Warnings and insurance’ page; ‘Regional Travel’ page)
2023-10-29 08:31
Information on the situation in Acapulco following Hurricane Otis (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2023-10-29 08:25
Information on the situation in Acapulco following Hurricane Otis (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2023-10-27 23:35
“Information on the situation in Acapulco following Hurricane Otis (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)”
2023-10-26 20:27
Further information on the impact of Hurricane Otis (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-26 00:05
Information on the impact of Hurricane Otis (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-25 19:51
Information on Hurricane Otis making landfall (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-25 10:56
Information on Hurricane Otis making landfall (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-25 04:43
Update that Tropical Storm Otis has intensified to a category 4 Hurricane and anticipated to impact the Pacific south coast (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-24 09:58
Information on Tropical Storm Otis (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-23 16:34
Hurricane Norma has now passed (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-23 11:28
Information on Hurricane Norma making landfall on Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-20 11:45
Information on Hurricane Norma with hurricane and tropical storm conditions possible from Friday 20 October (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-13 16:45
Removal of information on Hurricane Lidia (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-11 11:14
Information on hurricane warnings being lifted, however a risk of landslides, mudslides and flash flooding remains (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-10 09:50
Information on Tropical Storm Lidia being upgraded to a hurricane (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-10-09 16:11
Information on tropical storm conditions possible from 9 October (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2023-09-04 11:32
Removal of information on Tropical Storm Idalia (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2023-08-27 20:35
Latest update: Information on Tropical Storm Idalia affecting the Yucatan Peninsula (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2023-08-23 10:34
Information on Tropical Cyclone Harold making landfall (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-08-22 15:42
(Correction) Addition of information about Tropical Cyclone Harold (‘Warnings and Insurance’ Page)
2023-08-21 18:42
Addition of information about Tropical Cyclone Nine (‘Warnings and Insurance’ Page)
2023-08-21 11:00
Information on Hurricane Hilary and the aftermath (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-08-20 22:31
“Updated information on Hurricane Hilary (Warnings and Insurance page)”
2023-08-18 16:46
Information on Hurricane Hilary making landfall on the Baja California Peninsula (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2023-08-17 16:48
Information on Hurricane Hilary (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-07-27 11:15
Information on Zacatecas and Michoacán (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page and ‘Regional Risks’ page).
2023-07-19 10:36
Information on extreme temperatures currently affecting parts of North Mexico, and updated information on vehicle crime (‘Safety and security page’).
2023-07-04 16:47
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-07-03 10:40
Updated information on Tropical Storm Beatriz (‘Natural disasters’ page).
2023-06-30 16:43
Updated information on Tropical Storm Beatriz (‘Natural disasters’ page).
2023-06-30 15:13
Information on Tropical Storm Beatriz (‘Natural disasters’ page).
2023-06-22 11:24
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-06-08 12:35
The alert level at Popocatépetl was decreased to Level 2 (‘Natural disasters’ page).
2023-05-23 18:07
Update regarding volcanic activity at Popocatépetl volcano. (see ‘Natural Disasters’ page)
2023-05-21 18:04
Update regarding Mexico City and Puebla airport closures as a result of volcanic ash falls. (Natural Disasters)
2023-05-17 09:50
It is forbidden to import electronic cigarettes, vaping devices and solutions into Mexico (‘Local laws and customs’ page).
2023-04-25 12:48
New information on altitude sickness (‘Health’ page).
2023-04-19 09:11
Updated information on Visa stamping (‘Summary’ and ‘Entry requirements’ page) and editorial changes throughout.
2023-03-08 11:03
Updated information on the kidnapping of American tourists in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, March 2023 (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-03-07 12:58
Information on the kidnapping of American tourists in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, March 2023 (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-01-25 16:14
Information on incidents involving taxi drivers in Cancun (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-01-20 09:33
Addition of information that from January 2023 there is a fine for smoking in public places (‘Local laws and customs’ page).
2023-01-12 09:26
New information on the situation in state of Chiapas (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-01-05 19:16
Update on the situation in the State of Sinaloa (See ‘Summary and Safety and Security Pages’).
2022-10-25 10:01
Removal of information on Hurricane Roslyn (“Summary” and “Natural disasters” page)
2022-10-22 20:44
Updated information on Hurricane Roslyn now expected to become a Category III hurricane, making landfall on Sunday, 23 October (“Summary” and “Natural disasters” page).
2022-10-21 16:00
Addition of information on Hurricane Roslyn a Category II hurricane, landfall is expected to be between Saturday, 22 October during the night and Sunday, 23 October during the early morning (“Summary” and “Natural disasters” page).
2022-10-21 13:24
Updates to Chihuahua and Sinoloa advice (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and Security’ pages).
2022-10-19 11:44
Updates to Chihuahua and Sinoloa advice (‘Safety and Security’ page)
2022-10-05 15:32
Updated information on immigration documentation required for travel in Mexico (‘Local laws and customs’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-10-02 20:15
Information on Hurricane Orlene (‘Natural disasters’ page).
2022-09-30 12:00
Changes advising against all but essential travel to some areas of Mexico (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and Security’ pages).
2022-09-21 09:49
Removal of reference to Hurricane Kay (‘Summary’ page).
2022-09-07 04:23
Hurricane Kay is affecting Mexico’s west coast and tropical storm conditions could impact areas of Western Mexico, including the Baja California Sur (see natural disasters).
2022-08-16 19:52
Updated information on security situation (see ‘Safety and Security’ page)
2022-07-28 13:03
Updated information on a shooting in the Centre of Playa del Carmen (‘Safety and security’ page)
2022-05-31 22:01
Removal of information on hurricane Agatha
2022-05-30 04:22
Addition of information on hurricane Agatha, due to make landfall on the Pacific coast of Mexico on 30 May (Summary page).
2022-05-05 17:35
Updated information on entry requirements for Mexico (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-22 13:52
Updated information; travellers need to be able to provide their passport and stamped ‘Forma Migratoria Múltiple’ (FMM) immigration form if requested by Mexican authorities (‘Local laws and customs’ page)
2022-03-14 16:56
Updated information on entry requirements to Mexico; travellers are no longer required to register on the Mexico Vuela Seguro before boarding flight to Mexico (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-02-23 14:09
Updated information on main tourist destinations (‘Safety and security’ page)