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We didn't get to fill the regular paper for flying into Mexico (CDMX) this year.
Some explanations here:
https://www.expatsinmexico.com/new-mexican-immigration-form-change-that-may-affect-you/
Note that ZIH is NOT in this short list.
What if you landed in CDMX but you’ll be leaving country directly from ZIH ? Might have to register on the gvt web site to get a printed copy of your FMM ?

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Someone told me that in that case (entering in a no paper airport and leaving from Zihua that requires the paper), you have to go to the immigration office in Zihua, show them your passport stamp with FFM date, and get a paper form to fill out before you can check in for your flight to leave.

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That is if you are a resident.

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I was told that by a nonresident based on their experience, but maybe something was lost in translation.

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I am undoubtedly incorrect.

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So on the list of airports, it states "Mexico City New airport" I take to mean NOT>Benito Juárez International Airport. Can anyone confirm?

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When we arrived at the Mexico City airport - Benito Juarez - we did not need a FMM paper.
They will ask you how long you plan to stay, stamp your passport and write in the number of days you told them or simply alllow you 180 days.
That’s how they handled us when we were en route to Zihuatanejo via the Mexico City airport.
When we departed from Zihuatanejo to home via Benito Juarez, we weren’t asked for a FMM paper but I noticed the AeroMexico agent did check the stamp in our passport before issuing our boarding passes.
Roberto!

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Went to Guadalajara last week. Didn’t ask how long, just wrote 180. Got the green light in customs which unlike Zihuatanejo it actually means go. Then stood in line for a taxi for 30 minutes which was about half the price of a Zihua taxi. How nice it was to land in Mexico and not be treated like a prisoner.

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Friends arrived in Zih yesterday direct from US... Their paper FFM from the plane was not used, and they had to scan a QR code and complete an online form. They then just got a stamp with FFM duration - no paper form given back. So looks like the new system has made it here?

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Friends arrived in Zih yesterday direct from US... Their paper FFM from the plane was not used, and they had to scan a QR code and complete an online form. They then just got a stamp with FFM duration - no paper form given back. So looks like the new system has made it here?

So it is a law to have a working cell phone in a foreign country????

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Friends arrived in Zih yesterday direct from US... Their paper FFM from the plane was not used, and they had to scan a QR code and complete an online form. They then just got a stamp with FFM duration - no paper form given back. So looks like the new system has made it here?

So it is a law to have a working cell phone in a foreign country????

Seems doubtful... I'm only relaying their experience that suggests the new system is in place at ZIH. Sorry if my word choice suggested there was only one option for how to do it -- I have no idea on those details. I would imagine that there is an alternative for someone without a mobile device or connectivity beyond deporting them.

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This makes no sense at all so it goes perfect for the Zihuatanejo airport. Any airport that is on the new program has been removed as a point of entry for the online form https://www.inm.gob.mx/fmme/publico/en/solicitud.html. This form is no longer needed at the airports using the new system. You just show your passport and receive a stamp.

Wonder if they will ask for a departure forum when leaving Zihua and charge a fee to create one for you. :stirpot:

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Just want to give a huge shout out to all the people on the AC flight
yesterday. We were all tired and then hit with a very fast lesson in technology.
Many of us oldsters are not fluent in techno so the instructions were difficult...I could feel my analog brain creaking into gear!
Needed wifi but of course wifi at the airport can be sketchy... poor staff were being bombarded with how to questions in English
Or tourist Spanish ie incomprehensible...find data roaming and turn it on. Ok sure??
Chaos ensued but what struck me was first the teens stepped up and guided their parents who in turn
helped others...a definite we are all in this boat together.
much graciousness and kindness... I do love Canadians!
I think we were the first flight to do this..electronic lab rats?
Definitely a few glitches to work out....
But here now and it is ever so divine.

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I just got this link sent to me when I requested for more info on this FMM no longer required:

https://mexicorelocationguide.com/digital-fmm-in-mexico/

:-D

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Friends arrived in Zih yesterday direct from US... Their paper FFM from the plane was not used, and they had to scan a QR code and complete an online form. They then just got a stamp with FFM duration - no paper form given back. So looks like the new system has made it here?

So it is a law to have a working cell phone in a foreign country????

Seems doubtful... I'm only relaying their experience that suggests the new system is in place at ZIH. Sorry if my word choice suggested there was only one option for how to do it -- I have no idea on those details. I would imagine that there is an alternative for someone without a mobile device or connectivity beyond deporting them.

NEVER, underestimate the ability of a Mexican to break something that is working well.

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