🇲🇽 Travel facts Mexico
✓ Last checked:The most important practical answers for your trip to Mexico — entry, tipping, plug type, customs and more. Compactly verified, with source references.
| Capital | Mexico City |
|---|---|
| Language | Spanish |
| Currency | Peso (MXN) |
| Timezone | UTC-6 |
| Flight time from Germany | approx. 11–12 hours |
| Emergency number | 911 |
| Plug | Type A/B · 127 V / 60 Hz · Adapter needed |
| EU / Schengen | not an EU country · not Schengen |
Do I need a visa for Mexico?
Passport required; visa-free for up to 180 days.
Keep your entry document (FMM/stamp) — it will be required upon departure. Binding information: German Federal Foreign Office.
How much tip should I give in Mexico?
10–15% (15% in tourist areas) — check if 'propina' is already included.
Hotel: 1–2 USD per service, 2–5 USD per day for housekeeping.
Taxi: 10% or round up.
Which plug adapter do I need in Mexico?
Adapter needed: Plug types A/B, 127 V / 60 Hz.
Can you drink tap water in Mexico?
No, tap water is not recommended for drinking.
Even locals do not drink tap water — use bottled or garrafón water.
What can I bring from Mexico to Germany?
Non-EU country: When returning to Germany, goods up to €430 (by air travel), 200 cigarettes and 1 litre of spirits are duty-free.
Will my mobile phone work in Mexico?
No EU roaming — pre-book an eSIM or buy a cheap local SIM on-site.
Card or cash — how do you pay in Mexico?
Peso (MXN); cash for markets and tips, card commonly used in cities, hotels and restaurants.
What should I know about health in Mexico?
Travel health insurance with repatriation recommended; check vaccination/health advice with the German Federal Foreign Office or Tropical Institute.
Sources & Note
Information from the perspective of German citizens, as of August 2026, without guarantee. Entry and security information may change at short notice — binding is the German Federal Foreign Office (Mexico travel advice) . Health information does not replace medical travel advice.
