Mexico's new Tourist Exit Tax on UA tickets
Jul 31, 2021, 2:31 pm
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Mexico's new Tourist Exit Tax on UA tickets
Wife flying back from Cabo to SFO, had to pay for a bag, $35, but the charge on AMEX is $36.40, why? Why not $35, which is what I paid going down.
I dont care about the $1.40, just curious.
I should clarify I dont know what they told her the charge was, I just saw it on my AMEX account and know that it should be $35.
I guess you dont need proof of vaccination to come back, didn't need it to go down, but then I read somewhere you need it to get back. They had to be tested and the resort handled that I think.
And what is "immigration visa passes?" Wife had to buy 5 of them for her and the family, $170. They were there for 7 days. Is this normal?
I dont care about the $1.40, just curious.
I should clarify I dont know what they told her the charge was, I just saw it on my AMEX account and know that it should be $35.
I guess you dont need proof of vaccination to come back, didn't need it to go down, but then I read somewhere you need it to get back. They had to be tested and the resort handled that I think.
And what is "immigration visa passes?" Wife had to buy 5 of them for her and the family, $170. They were there for 7 days. Is this normal?
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Jul 31, 2021, 2:34 pm
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Jul 31, 2021, 2:47 pm
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That is what I thought also, but just wanted to ask.
Do you know about paying for an "immigration visa pass" for being there 7 days, she had to get 5 for the family (there are total of 5 of them) for total of $170 in order to leave.
Do you know about paying for an "immigration visa pass" for being there 7 days, she had to get 5 for the family (there are total of 5 of them) for total of $170 in order to leave.
Jul 31, 2021, 4:14 pm
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If you fly it's included in the cost of the ticket and you don't pay separately.
You need to turn one in when leaving by air; if you've lost it or somehow never got one, you have to pay again.
Requirements for visiting Mexico 🇲🇽 as a tourist (FMM, "tourist card", visa, etc.)
Jul 31, 2021, 5:16 pm
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The Mexican "tourist card" (FMM) costs about US$30 and you need to buy one if you cross by land and are planning to stay more than 7 days.
If you fly it's included in the cost of the ticket and you don't pay separately.
You need to turn one in when leaving by air; if you've lost it or somehow never got one, you have to pay again.
Requirements for visiting Mexico 🇲🇽 as a tourist (FMM, "tourist card", visa, etc.)
If you fly it's included in the cost of the ticket and you don't pay separately.
You need to turn one in when leaving by air; if you've lost it or somehow never got one, you have to pay again.
Requirements for visiting Mexico 🇲🇽 as a tourist (FMM, "tourist card", visa, etc.)
Aug 1, 2021, 10:35 pm
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Sep 4, 2021, 10:56 pm
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miles and $78.00 dollars for MEX-USA flight? (Mexico Visit Exit Tax)
I am a little tired but searched the united site on flyer talk for a half hour and didnt see a comment related to this. I am used to booking a domestic
mileage flite for x number of miles and about $6.00 in fees. I just checked flites from mexico city to sfo and I saw 17,000plus miles and $78.00?!!. I know this is an international flite but Is the web site messed up or when did the cost of a mileage ticket get up to this price and miles for ticket from mexico. I can buy the ticket for about 150.00 and save the miles. I am used to this for mileage upgrades on long haul flites to europe or asia but not mexico.
mileage flite for x number of miles and about $6.00 in fees. I just checked flites from mexico city to sfo and I saw 17,000plus miles and $78.00?!!. I know this is an international flite but Is the web site messed up or when did the cost of a mileage ticket get up to this price and miles for ticket from mexico. I can buy the ticket for about 150.00 and save the miles. I am used to this for mileage upgrades on long haul flites to europe or asia but not mexico.
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Sep 4, 2021, 11:26 pm
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Mexico Tourist Exit Tax
It is included in the paid airfare but as a tax is separate on award flights
The mileage is the standard amount for USA-Mexico
Is there an exit tax when leaving Mexico?
How much is the tax to get out of Mexico? The prices are subject to change, but currently, the departure tax sits at $1,150 Mexican Peso, which is roughly $65 or £50 per person, depending on the exchange rate. However, your hotel or resort rep will be able to keep you up-to-date with any changes during your stay.
How much is the tax to get out of Mexico? The prices are subject to change, but currently, the departure tax sits at $1,150 Mexican Peso, which is roughly $65 or £50 per person, depending on the exchange rate. However, your hotel or resort rep will be able to keep you up-to-date with any changes during your stay.
The mileage is the standard amount for USA-Mexico
Sep 4, 2021, 11:28 pm
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There are more fees for inbound INTL flights, but miles haven't been fixed for a while now. Welcome to the dynamic system of UA awards.
If cash fare is more attractive, purchase that. If award has a better value, pick that option. You can also head to other airlines, where better values (cash and/or award) may be had.
If cash fare is more attractive, purchase that. If award has a better value, pick that option. You can also head to other airlines, where better values (cash and/or award) may be had.
Sep 4, 2021, 11:37 pm
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Predynamic award, USA-Mexico economy saver was 17,500. Appears that was what happened here "17,000plus miles"
The anomaly is the new exit tax. All such taxes are added as a cash fee of the award. The tax is integrated in the paid airfare.
Other carriers will have the same local taxes.
The anomaly is the new exit tax. All such taxes are added as a cash fee of the award. The tax is integrated in the paid airfare.
Other carriers will have the same local taxes.
Sep 4, 2021, 11:46 pm
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Also, don't forget other fees that are incurred on international tickets to the US.
Customs/argicultural inspection fees, etc. I'm not used to Mexico, per say, but have a bit of experience with Canada. US-Canada with miles, and the fees are just the $5.60. Canada-US is somewhere in the $60, or a bit less, range.
Customs/argicultural inspection fees, etc. I'm not used to Mexico, per say, but have a bit of experience with Canada. US-Canada with miles, and the fees are just the $5.60. Canada-US is somewhere in the $60, or a bit less, range.
Sep 5, 2021, 8:35 am
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IMO better it's dealt with at purchase as opposed to an airport add-on. I well remember the days when you had get a piece of paper in Mexico. Colombia used to do similar, involving standing in line at a window and getting a stamp on a piece of paper that you had to show the agent at check-in.
If you've ever booked an award departing from a European airport, you've seen similar. The UK and Germany have particularly steep fees/taxes on departures.
Ditto. I thought we were going to be reading about a constitutional violation.
If you've ever booked an award departing from a European airport, you've seen similar. The UK and Germany have particularly steep fees/taxes on departures.
Ditto. I thought we were going to be reading about a constitutional violation.
Sep 5, 2021, 9:27 am
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thanks wine Country and everyone who commented on the new tax.Still Living in the past.... 3 years ago, I purchased a mileage ticket with $5.60 in charges and that was it. Of course then there was no higher tax like today. Oh well
Sep 5, 2021, 9:36 am
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