First reported by the Arizona Daily Star, Lizette Ybarra, spokesperson for Puerto Peñasco’s tourism department told AZPM that every foreigner coming into the country must have a Forma Migratoria Múltiple, referred to as an FMM form.
"In this case, people who regularly travel to Rocky Point, upon crossing the border, were randomly asked for it by the authorities on the Mexican side,” she said in Spanish. “For many people, it wasn’t requested, while for others, it was. But as I mentioned, it’s random."
While tourists are already required to have it, she says authorities are less likely to ask for it until May.
"During these months of high traffic, it is very likely that not everyone will be asked for it,” she said. “However, it is crucial to keep in mind that this document must be carried by all foreigners traveling to another country."
She says the immigration authorities have agreed to hold off on complete enforcement during the rest of March and April, which are high-traffic months for tourism, but tourists should keep in mind that the document is required.
The FMM form is available on Mexico's immigration website and should be stamped by Mexican Customs authorities when crossing the border. It is free for less than a week and costs $40 for more.
