If you’re flying to or from Mexico in 2021, you’ll need to fill out an official Mexico Health Declaration form.
While COVID-19 has restricted where many people can travel to, Mexico never closed its doors.
Hotspots like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta were already popular destinations prior to 2020, but are drawing even more international tourists now.
However, visitors will still need to abide by social distancing rules, mask requirements, and additional precautions such as completing a health questionnaire upon arrival as well as prior to returning home.
Disclaimer: This post is only meant to give general information. If you do choose to travel, please do so responsibly and verify the specific requirements you need to travel as they may have changed since this post was last updated (5/27/2021).
What is the health declaration form?
The health declaration form is a questionnaire every passenger entering and exiting Mexico is required to fill out which includes the following details:
- Flight and contact information
- Cities/countries visited in the last 14 days
- If you’ve been in close contact with anyone who has tested positive for the coronavirus
- If you have any COVID-19 symptoms
Note: All of this information can be found on the FAQ page of the new Vuela Seguro (Fly Safe) platform, which is the updated version of the health questionnaire formerly hosted on afac.hostingerapp.com.
Discrepancies
According to the Vuela Seguro FAQ page, the form is supposed to be filled out for both flights coming into and leaving from Mexico.
However, most visitors have reported they’ve only been asked to complete and show it upon their departure when returning home.
Whether or not you’ll be checked for the form may vary depending on the airport.
Do I need to complete the COVID health questionnaire online or can I complete it at the airport?
You can complete the questionnaire upon arrival in Mexico or up to 12 hours before your flight, according to the declaration form website.
Prior to May 2021, there was also the option to fill out a paper version of the form that that is no longer available.
Where can I find the Mexico health declaration online?
The Mexico health declaration form can be found at vuelaseguro.com. This is the same questionnaire used for all airports in Mexico, for both entry and exit.
After creating an account, click on the “Register Here” option to register a health questionnaire.
Next, click “Add Questionnaire” and hit “Accept” after reading the information on the pop-up box.
After that, you’ll be able to fill out the form.
Once you’ve completed your form, you’ll be able to access your personal QR code.
What are the entry requirements to travel to Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The travel requirements to fly into Mexico at this time are no different than pre-COVID other than the health questionnaire.
Are there any quarantine requirements after arriving in Mexico?
No. You are free to enjoy your stay as soon as you arrive.
Are there any COVID-19 testing entry requirements in Mexico?
No. You do not need to show a negative coronavirus test result upon arrival. You may, however, face health screenings such as a temperature check at the airport.
What are the requirements to exit Mexico at this time?
The requirements to fly home from Mexico will depend on the country you are going to.
For American travelers, a negative COVID-19 test is required within 3 calendar days before your flight or official documentation of recovery if you were previously infected within the last 90 days.
The types of COVID test requirements can also vary by states within the U.S., so you’ll need to verify what the specific requirements will be for you.
COVID testing in Mexico
PCR tests are generally more expensive, ranging from 950-4500 MXN (46-220 USD) while rapid antigen tests can cost between 200-1000 MXN (10-49 USD).
There are many clinics, labs, and resorts that offer testing. Just keep in mind that depending on the location (tourist area vs. local) and speed of results (24 hours vs. a few days), the price of the COVID test can either be very expensive or budget-friendly.
I needed an antigen test to fly to my U.S. destination, so I went to a popular pharmacy called Farmacias del Ahorro, which has branches all across the country.
The rapid test cost 346 MXN (17 USD) and I got my results within the same day.
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Thank you! This site just reduced my stress level after trying to prepare and not really understanding all the notifications and requirements.
Happy to hear that, hope you enjoy your trip!
Do kids need a Health Declaration form filled out also?
Hi Margie,
As far as I understand, every passenger is required to have one.
If you want to make sure you don’t get held up in line or sent back to fill out an extra form, I’d suggest just filling them out online for your kids anyway as it only takes a minute.
What happens if I traveled to a European Country (Portugal) 12 days before my flight to Mexico? Will that effect my entry into Mexico? The questionnaire asks for which cities and countries you have traveled to in the last 14 days.
Hi Laurie,
Yes, the questionnaire asks for your recent travel history and as far as I know, it’s just to have on record/ for contact tracing purposes. I’d recommend getting in touch with the Mexican Embassy as they’ll be better equipped to answer your question.
Thanks for the article. I went to the link you privided (afac.hostingerapp.com) which was then redirected me to https://www.vuelaseguro.com/home. On this page, I clicked on the box that says
“REGISTER HERE
your Health Questionnaires
and SEE your QR’s”
and it took me to this page: https://www.vuelaseguro.com/home/questionnaire.
The problem I have now is that when I enter my flight details (for next week) I get this error message:
“Can not load a flight more than 12 hours in advance”.
My flight from London to MEX is around 12 hours so there’s no way I could be able to fill in the questionnaire before my flight actually takes off from London.
Am I looking at the right place? If not, can you send me the correct link to the questionnaire? Thanks.
Hi Leo,
Thanks for letting me know about the redirect. It looks like this is the new platform for filling out the form and I’ve just updated this post with the new info.
According to Vuela Seguro’s FAQ page, you should be able to fill out the form 12 hours prior to your flight, not 12 hours before entering the country. If you’re still unable to fill it out before your flight, then you can still complete it after landing in Mexico.
Hope this helps!
Hi, just flew in to Cozumel on May 25 from the USA and they were’t looking for the health declaration any more.
Hi Ann,
Thanks for the update! I wasn’t asked for the form either when entering Cancun earlier this year but it was a requirement to fly out. As far as I know, the health declaration is still an official requirement for both entering and exiting the country, but maybe enforcement varies from airport to airport.
Do we need one online Mexican health declaration per household? What if we don’t have a cellphone to fill out online?
Hi Tu,
According to the Vuela Seguro FAQ page, it’s one declaration per passenger and those without a way to fill it out online should “go to the nearest airport assistance module at least 30 minutes in advance so they can help you complete your Assisted Health Questionnaire” after checking in.
Asking this question for my supervisor…does questionnaire need to be completed 12 hours before or can it be done days before traveling? He prefers to complete in US as opposed to when he arrives in Mexico.
According to the Vuela Seguro FAQ page, the questionnaire can only be completed up to 12 hours prior to the flight.
Is there a $79.00 fee to pay after completing the health declaration form for mexico. Or is there a fee to pay when completing the health declaration form for Mexico from US.
There shouldn’t be any fee to fill out the health declaration form. Please make sure you’re using the official website (Vuela Seguro) to complete your health questionnaire.