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Understanding Mexican taxes, requires knowing Mexico as a country with 31 states and a capital known as Mexico City or CDMX
Among the states is Quintana Roo, where Cancun city is located, the main tourist destination in the country as well as Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Tulum, Cozumel, Bacalar, Holbox, Akumal and Riviera Maya
According to this, governments are divided as Federal for Mexico country, State for Quintana Roo and Local for the cities
But don’t worry! This is complete and up-to-date guide to know what mandatory taxes you need to be aware of on your next trip to Mexico and upon arrival at the Cancun or Tulum airports, thus avoiding unnecessary inconveniences – Start
Visitors of Mexico, including Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey should pay Federal DNR Tax only if you don’t have Mexican passport or valid residence. Here details to know when you don’t have to pay it
Environmental Tax is a local fee for each room and each night you stay in a hotel, inn, hostel, B&B and even motel. It is administered by each city in the state of Quintana Roo and varies in price depending on the city you stay.
In 2026 this fee in Cancun is $76 pesos per night per room, but in Playa del Carmen, is different as the amount to pay is $54 pesos per couple in a room. Unlike Tulum, which calculates it considering the number of people over 12 years of age occupying a room.
Usually Environmental Tax is not included in the price of the resort reservation so the hotel or lodging place will collect the fee at check-in in any city of the state of Quintana Roo. The amount charged for this concept may be different from the official one since some lodging centers add administration fees.
Environmental Tax is a local fee for each room and each night you stay in a hotel, inn, hostel, B&B and even motel. It is administered by each city in the state of Quintana Roo and varies in price depending on where you stay.
In 2026 this fee in Cancun is $76 pesos per night per room, but in Playa del Carmen, is different as the amount to pay is $54 pesos per couple in a room.
Unlike Tulum, which calculates it considering the number of people over 12 years of age occupying a room.
Usually Environmental Tax is not included in the price of the resort reservation so the hotel or lodging center will collect the fee at check-in in any city of the state of Quintana Roo.
The amount charged for this concept may be different from the official one since some lodging centers add administration fees.
The full guide for mandatory VISITAX for visitors traveling to the Mexican Caribbean:
Let’s start with the – TUA, charged by the airline – A simply fee of the destination airport for the use of its facilities, but it’s not a government tax. TUA fee has different prices in Mexican airports.
Then goes the – Federal tax renamed in 2021 as DNR Mexico – known as FMM Mexico too, which is charged by airlines upon purchase of plane tickets to all passengers who do not have a Mexican passport.
Finally, there is a mandatory state tourism tax in Quintana Roo for all travelers arriving to the airports of Cancun, Tulum, Chetumal and Cozumel – called VISITAX – This fee is separate from airline ticket and must be paid individually by every foreign visitor – including children.
You may not know exactly what VISITAX is or why it’s essential. This is one of Mexican taxes and was implemented in 2021 by the state government for the improvement and maintenance of the state’s beaches, infrastructure and tourist services. Note that Quintana Roo is not the unique place in the world that requires a tourist tax like the VISITAX. More than 60 destinations around the world already require tourist taxes.
Once you paid it, your QR receipt will be valid for 3 months to travel to any city in the state. You should know that people who have a Mexican passport are not required by law to pay this tax regardless of where their flight comes from.
For Official VISITAX some forms need to be filled in a process to be able to pay and receive your authorized receipt with the QR and folio.
You can also pay in person at official kiosks inside Cancun or Tulum Airports. Keep in mind that lines can get long – especially during peak arrival and departure times – and you’ll need to fill out a separate form for each traveler before paying. Doing online before your trip takes under a minute and avoids all of that.
The full guide for mandatory VISITAX for visitors traveling to the Mexican Caribbean:
Let’s start with the – TUA, charged by the airline – A simply fee of the destination airport for the use of its facilities, but it’s not a government tax. TUA fee has different prices in Mexican airports.
Then goes the – federal tax renamed in 2021 as DNR Mexico – known as FMM Mexico too, which is charged by airlines upon purchase of plane tickets to all passengers who do not have a Mexican passport.
Finally, there is a mandatory state tourism tax in Quintana Roo for all travelers arriving to the airports of Cancun, Tulum, Chetumal and Cozumel – called VISITAX – This fee is separate from airline ticket and must be paid individually by every foreign visitor – including children.
You may not know exactly what VISITAX is or why it’s essential. This is one of Mexican taxes and was implemented in 2021 by the state government for the improvement and maintenance of the state’s beaches, infrastructure and tourist services. Note that Quintana Roo is not the unique place in the world that requires a tourist tax like the VISITAX. More than 60 destinations around the world already require tourist taxes.
Once you paid it, your QR receipt will be valid for 3 months to travel to any city in the state. You should know that people who have a Mexican passport are not required by law to pay this tax regardless of where their flight comes from.
For Official VISITAX some forms need to be filled in a process to be able to pay and receive your authorized receipt with the folio.
You can also pay in person at official kiosks inside Cancun or Tulum Airports. Keep in mind that lines can get long – especially during peak arrival and departure times – and you’ll need to fill out a separate form for each traveler before paying. Doing online before your trip takes under a minute and avoids all of that.
Formerly known as FMM Mexico, the DNR is the Federal Right of Visitor without Permission to Carry Out Paid Activities, a government fee that must be paid once by visitors who do not have a Mexican passport when entering any city of Mexico by air, land or sea. In cases of arrival by land, payment will only be required if the stay in the country is longer than 6 days (From 7 onwards), if it is shorter, the payment of this tax is not required.
The rate of DNR, one of Mexican Taxes in 2026, is $983 pesos (US$53 aprox), being mandatory for each person who enters the country, including minors from 2 years of age. The DNR tax proof of payment may be required when leaving Mexico, so it is important to consider paying it to avoid unpleasant experiences, fines and even missed flights.
If you travel by air, this tax is charged by the airline at the time of purchasing the plane ticket. If you arrive in a cruise, the company will charge it in the taxes rates at your booking. But if you arrive by land, the DNR tax must be paid filling this official form and pay in any bank in Mexico or at the place where you are entering the country, where they must issue you the corresponding proof of immigration rights, presenting your passport.
Formerly known as FMM Mexico, the DNR is the Federal Right of Visitor without Permission to Carry Out Paid Activities, a government fee that must be paid by visitors who do not have a Mexican passport when entering Mexico by air, land or sea. In cases of arrival by land, payment will only be required if the stay in the country is longer than 6 days (From 7 onwards), if it is shorter, the payment of this tax will not be required.
The rate of DNR, one of the Mexican Taxes in 2026, is of $983 pesos (US $53), being mandatory for each person who enters the country, including minors from 2 years of age. The DNR tax proof of payment may be required when leaving Mexico, so it is important to consider paying it to avoid unpleasant experiences, fines and even missed flights.
If you travel by air, this tax is charged by the airline at the time of purchasing the plane ticket. If you arrive in a cruise, the company will charge it in the taxes rates at your booking. But if you arrive by land, the DNR tax must be paid filling this official form and pay in any bank in Mexico or at the place where you are entering the country, where they must issue you the corresponding proof of immigration rights, presenting your passport.
SAT is the Official Office in charge of Customs in Mexico and defines a passenger as “The person who introduces foreign trade merchandise upon arrival in the country or who does so when transiting from the border strip or region to the rest of the national territory.” It can be understood that the customs regulations for passengers apply to any traveler who enter the country through different means.
Is a very long question to answer here, but in this two links from official Mexican government agencies, you can find your rights in detail.
Site 1 Sistema de Administración Tributaria (SAT) ESP
Site 2 Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE) ENG
Likewise, it is best to read it directly from the official government agencie website.
Sistema de Administración Tributaria (SAT)
Bringing in or taking out of the country more than 10,000 United States dollars or its equivalent in other currencies is not a crime. Not declaring it is. To learn more about, take a look of this official government link.
Duty on Goods
SAT is the Official Office in charge of Customs in Mexico and defines a passenger as “The person who introduces foreign trade merchandise upon arrival in the country or who does so when transiting from the border strip or region to the rest of the national territory.” It can be understood that the customs regulations for passengers apply to any traveler who enter the country through different means.
Is a very long question to answer here, but we bring you the link for two official Mexican government agencies websites where you can review your rights in detail.
Site 1 Sistema de Administración Tributaria (SAT)
Site 2 Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE)
Likewise, it is best to read it directly from the official government agencie website.
Sistema de Administración Tributaria (SAT)
Bringing in or taking out of the country more than 10,000 United States dollars or its equivalent in other currencies is not a crime. Not declaring it is. To learn more about the subject, we share with you the official government link.
Travelers arriving in Quintana Roo (Isla Mujeres, Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, Tulum, Cozumel, etc.) will be required to pay three new mexican taxes: • All cruise ship passengers arriving in Cozumel and Costa Maya (Mahahual) are required to pay a tax of $50 pesos per person • For sport fishing, a tax per person was added, which is equivalent to $479 pesos • All swimming with dolphins activities will now include a tax of $50 pesos per person as well.
Mexican Taxes Last Update 15/Abr/2026 – All information provided has been taken in 2026 and 2025 from official sites and summarized for informational purposes but is not intended to be taken as an official statement or replace it. The use of this partial or total information is responsibility of the person who takes it. The official sources of this information comes from this sites: Isla Mujeres Tax, Solidaridad Tax, Royal Resorts, VisiTax, DNR Customs Mexico, INM Mexico. Is user responsibility verify with the official sites if the information shown here is updated before realize any reservation or payment.
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