E-GATES in Mexican Airports!

e-gates are here and in full swing, speeding up travel into Mexico at both the Cancun and Mexico City International airports (more Mexican airports coming soon!). It is a new and exciting initiative for Mexico; and in this video, I will briefly explain what to expect if you plan on traveling by plane into one of these participating pilot airports
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[@donm4452]

I used the E Gates when we arrived in Cancun - they were VERY easy to use. When you prepare to exit the E gate after you have been confirmed and allowed to enter, you receive a "ticket" printed from the machine. You need that paper when you are leaving! When we went to get on our return flight, they asked us for them and we did not have them. We were able to board the plane only because they found that we had arrived via the same airline we were leaving on so they could "vouch" for us arriving! Make sure you save it to avoid a potential hassle when leaving!

[@MixedinMexico]

Thank you so much for sharing Don! That's super helpful information. I'm glad everything worked out for you guys, too! 😊 👍🏽

[@FLYBOY7able]

Do we need to still scan the QR code to fill the form

[@lheisilvestre520]

@@FLYBOY7ablehaving the same issue right now, traveling tomorrow. Do i need to print out this form?

[@FLYBOY7able]

@lheisilvestre520 they never asked me for it but I still scanned it and filled it out. Which was stressful because the site kept crashing luckily I spent the first day trying so I wouldn't stress out last minute

[@donaldotsig6818]

Does terminal 4 have these gates

[@jtviet]

Is there an e-gate at the Cancun airport before coming back to the USA?

[@ramtinmasoumi134]

Will I be okay if I use the eGates in Mexico City but depart from Monterrey ?

[@DavidWhite-gj1ej]

The select other countries does that include the United Kingdon?

[@MixedinMexico]

As of yet, no. The UK is not among the list of countries that can enter Mexico through the e-gates...yet.

[@x0iily]

Hi! Thanks so much. Can you use the e-gate if you have a connecting flight? Flying in from US with a connecting flight through Mexico City to San Jose del Cabo. Would I go to security after the e-gate to get to my domestic flight? Thank you!

[@rickytan3362]

I recently went to Cancun.. E gate was easy.. It was empty no lines.. I went there, scan my passport and gave me a QR scan ticket. that it.. I scan the QR.. It had my arrival and passport information. I hold on to it just in case.. When time to return..I ask ticket counter if I need show the QR. She said no. That it ..I was good to go.. Cool.

[@utubedude2842]

Did your bags get searched?

[@rickytan3362]

@@utubedude2842 In to Cancun, no. I only had a carry on backpack.. On the way out, yes.

[@sdophoto1405]

I heard that you get a print out with a QR code that you need to go and fill out. Is there information on that process

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi @SDOPHOTO I have heard of some rare instances where individuals have been handed a QR code upon entry that takes them to the site from the video below where they can acquire their digital FMM (which also will have a QR code on it, once generated) I hope that helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zZYYafnaiWfdE

[@Gothguitarist]

Dont the egates close after 6?

[@freedomseekerz440]

What about the process leaving mexico with the e gates..

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi @freedomseezerz440 when you go to board your flight home, the attendant at the gate will request your ticket (the paper your e-gate generated for you upon entry) before you can depart. If you no longer have it or have misplaced it for any reason, you may have to take a quick trip to the INM location in the airport for a new one. I hope that helps! Enjoy your travels!

[@camselle]

i have a Digital US Passport and going to Mexico City in 2 weeks.. are you saying i can simply use an E GATE and go right into the country? so NO real person stamping me in? no paper FMM to fill out? no Agricultural Forms? WOW!

[@MixedinMexico]

Yep! @camselle 😊👍🏽 I hope your travels went smoothly to Mexico and that you enjoyed your time here!

[@camselle]

Went great thanks. Whole process took about 2 minutes 🇲🇽

[@kimla4807]

Question. I’m going to Cancun this year June. Do we needs to fill out any paper works ? I have US passport. Thanks 🙏 please reply

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi Kim! If you have a direct flight to Cancun with a U.S. passport, you will not need to fill out any paperwork (as everything is electronically automated). It should be a smooth entry for you. I hope that helps! Enjoy your travels. 😊

[@lawrencebirch1790]

I just got home from Cancun, amazing trip. I used the e-gate and got the small printed "ticket". But when I left to go home I was never asked for the "ticket". So ho do they know I left? Could this cause me a problem if I go back to Mexico in the future?

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi @lawrencebirch1790 I'm glad you enjoyed your trip! If they didn't request your ticket before departing on your flight, no need to worry. They won't always ask every passenger for it; but rest-assured when they scanned your passport information page with your boarding pass, Mexico has been informed of your exit and you should have no issues upon re-entry. I hope that helps! Come back soon! 😊

[@jamiegraves9586]

Flying in from Canada in January.Its been a few years since I’ve been to Mexico. Do we still get immigration forms from the airline to fill out?

[@jamiegraves9586]

And my flight is direct

[@laurieperrone7043]

is there a person at the egates to help if we get stuck

[@justplainglen3269]

Thanks for the information I will be going to Cancun for my first time to celebrate my 65th birthday in June, the e-gates sound nice I don't care if they scan me head to toe getting in quicker is awesome I will not be spending a lot of time in the Zona Hotelera I plan on going more inland already made some reservations for some day long excursions, thanks again for the helpful information.

[@MixedinMexico]

You are very welcome Glen. 😊 Congratulations. Enjoy your trip! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out and I will do my best to answer them!

[@munirjeraj6303]

Visitors hat a piece of paper or tag from immigrant officers at Mexican airport These should be presented at departure Are these not required if one goes thru e- gates ? I amdeomxanada and will be on canxun this Oct thanks

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi Munir. Cancun airport no longer uses/hands out the physical FMM form upon entry into Mexico. Since you are from Canada, if you have an electronic Canadian passport, you will have no problem utilizing the e-gates upon entry and will not need to present anything but your passport upon exiting the country via Cancun, as well. I hope this helps!

[@munirjeraj6303]

Thank you for your response

[@eprohoda]

Hi. Mixedinmexico!amazing . =)

[@donaldotsig6818]

Why donyou have to scann your finger print ? Think i will just go through a person

[@quintinjansevanvuuren9638]

As a first time traveller (not from the US or Europe) is it recommended that I use these or nah?

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi Quinton. For now the e-gates are only for citizens of the US, Canada, and a select few other countries. It is up to you, but if your home country is one of the other "select few" then you have the option to try it. Keep in mind that all new initiatives in Mexico might have (what I will call) a "learning curve." I hope that helps!

[@quintinjansevanvuuren9638]

@@MixedinMexico It certainly does thank you! Are you going to do a video about the updated FMM process? I hear last year the system got overhauled. Not sure if you already did a video like that

[@MixedinMexico]

Are you referring to the new digital FMM system? If so, I did make a video a few weeks back on the process; kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3zZYYafnaiWfdE

[@quintinjansevanvuuren9638]

@@MixedinMexico Muchos gracias!

[@matthaze]

Dumb question - I used the eGates at MEX and got the clip. I scanned the barcode and accessed the form. Do I need to print that out and have it ready to go when I leave MEX or can I just hand back the slip I got from the gate and that will work?

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi @matthaze I hope your trip went well or is going well. As long as you keep the slip that the machine gave you, that would be all that is needed upon exiting the country. I hope that helps! Let us know how it goes! I hope it was a smooth process for you!

[@danielrodriguez9747]

So if you are a Mexican citizen you can’t use the egates to enter your country, only Americans and Canadian citizens?

[@MixedinMexico]

That is correct (for now at least). But good thing is, Mexicans [and Mexican Residents] can speed through the nationals line, upon entry; which almost always outpaces the e-gates. 👍🏽

[@danielrodriguez9747]

@@MixedinMexico I saw another video where the manager of immigration at the CDMX airport explained that Mexicans can also use it with the new international passport. So I’m confused with the information.

[@TackingandTurning]

at what point would they inspect your bags if traveling through the e-gates?

[@MixedinMexico]

@TackingandTurning Once you exit the e-gates, you will continue to baggage claim; and right after baggage claim (before you exit) is where they could randomly select someone for a bag inspection. I hope that helps! I'll film a video walkthrough of the airport which might be more helpful. 😊👍🏽

[@munirjeraj6303]

Sorry I am from Canada and will be in Cancun in Oct

[@MixedinMexico]

thank you for the clarification. (see my response in your previous comment)

[@travelerawakenings8477]

But, I heard that those Egates are NOT for people who are residency. If you do, you will have to start over your residency process

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi @travelerawakenings8477 You are correct. E-gates are only for tourists at the moment. They are not for residents or citizens because they will mark you down as a tourist in their database, also giving you only a certain amount of days in the country.

[@travelerawakenings8477]

@MixedinMexico I just left Mexico to go to US. I am so confused about this residency thing. I left Mexico on December 1st. I was late to the airport. I didn't have time to think, so because I checked in before I got to the airport, I just went straight to security and through boarding. It was only after I was sitting on the plane that I started thinking: Did I need to show my passport to somewhere to get it stamped, or I only needed to do that when I will return to Mexico? I am really not sure. Please, may you give me some clarity if you know. Thank you

[@MixedinMexico]

@travelerawakenings8477 are you a temporary or permanent resident of Mexico?

[@travelerawakenings8477]

@@MixedinMexico I am a temporary resident

[@MixedinMexico]

@travelerawakenings8477 As a resident of Mexico, you are required to “check out” with INM upon exiting the country and “check in” with INM upon re-entry into the country. Because you didn’t stop at the INM kiosk at the airport before exiting the country, you may have a little delay in re-entering. I would suggest you to keep your boarding pass/flight number & date of travel handy because they may need that information when you arrive back to Mexico. Make sure you show your resident card to the customs official upon entry and let them know you forgot to stop at INM before exiting (as they will be looking for the stamp that they would’ve given you before departing as a resident). The most important step here is making sure you show them your resident card; otherwise they will mark you in as a tourist…and that is no bueno. I hope this helps! Let me know how it goes for you upon reentry.

[@manuelcarrilloruiz]

Valuable information. Thanks

[@MixedinMexico]

No problem! Glad it was helpful. 👍

[@jasonlaughren2084]

can you still get a stamp in your passport if you utilize the E-Gate?

[@hiddengem2930]

Not related to the video.. Are you black mix with white? You look mixed but I could be wrong.

[@jesusdevora6200]

She’s very beautiful, not saying you’re saying she’s not but wow 😅❤

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi @hiddengem I come from two mixed-race parents, so I am a melting pot of nationalities. 😊 That's actually one of the reasons we decided to name the channel "Mixed" in Mexico.

[@dianaayala304]

Can kids tourist go through e gates

[@hiddengem2930]

@@dianaayala304 no they can't

[@firstlast1047]

That was an inane question. Obviously, your world is black and white

[@ellismeah8110]

Most of the time they don't work

[@basementtunesentertainment279]

Which airport did you go to where they weren't working? Thanks in advance.

[@glorializardo9697]

Have to go back to immigration as didn’t get a ticket as need it to get home. 😡

[@SomaYogaSpectrum]

Yuck, I don't love this, lol...not a fan of scanning my biometric data, nope! I just went to Cancun for the first time last month, it's crazy expensive, but I stayed it Puerto Morelos, which was cute...you just might spend your entire paycheck on taxis! So glad egates aren't being implemented for residents...yet

[@MixedinMexico]

I hear you. Prices have definitely increased in the last few years. My husband and I usually use the app DiDi for taxis when we need one; we've found their prices are a little more reasonable. I hope you enjoyed your stay, nonetheless. 😊

[@SomaYogaSpectrum]

@@MixedinMexico Yes, I almost always use Didi. But Didi/Uber/InDriver doesn't exist in Cancun. Only expensive taxi's & tours. My cenotes tour included transportation and entry to the cenotes & that was reasonably priced. Cancun is not for solo budget travellers. If your in a group it's better. There are busses but too complicated.

[@eyesea123]

ya they suck