You’ve just landed in Cancun, and the only thing standing between you and a margarita by the pool is the airport arrival process. As you’re taxiing to the gate, you check your phone and see a dreaded notification from your airline: “Baggage claim is experiencing delays up to 90 minutes.” That exact scenario was posted …
Immigration
For years, flying to Cancun has been one of the easiest international trips you can take. You flash your passport, grab your boarding pass, and before you know it, you’re on your way to paradise. The thought of needing to show a return ticket was rarely, if ever, a concern at the check-in counter. But …
CANCUN, MEXICO – The margaritas are calling, your swim trunks are packed, and you’re dreaming of that perfect turquoise water. But before you can dip your toes in the sand, there’s one final step to complete: the customs checkpoint at Cancun International Airport. Most travelers breeze through with a smile and a stamp, but every …
Stepping off the plane in Cancun should be the start of fun, but stories of frustrating waits and less-than-sunny greetings at immigration have often soured the arrival. Now, a determined push is underway to fix that first impression, with targeted training designed to help Cancun’s immigration officers provide a smoother, more respectful welcome to international …
The Commissioner of the National Institute of Migration (INM), Francisco Garduño Yáñez has promised to add more immigration officers at the Cancun International Airport after photos and videos of long line ups when viral on twitter. The INM has stated that number of immigration agents employed at the Cancun airport will be expanded to over 100 officers …
Mexico’s immigration officials announced that after deploying a total of 100 immigration officers to Cancun, international travelers arriving in the resort city will clear immigration in 2 minutes or less. The National Immigration Institute (INM) said in a statement that “The INM is working to maintain and offer rapid service, with quality and warmth.”
Recent data has shown Cancun is home to the busiest airport terminal in Mexico, a surprising title considering Cancun has a relatively small population of just 900,000. Meanwhile, the capital Mexico City is close to breaking the 22 million mark. But Cancun has something Mexico City doesn’t. The title of the most popular beach vacation …
An American traveler has been detained at Cancun International Airport by immigration authorities since Sunday 26th. There is little information currently available on why the American was detained or why he has been kept in custody. What is known is the American arrived in Cancun on a flight from Vienna, Austria. Reports indicate the family …
Cancun’s new electronic immigration system has now officially launched, with wait time for inbound travelers expected to decrease considerably from here on out as a result. Whether arriving via short hop from other countries in North America or a long journey across the ocean, the last thing travelers want when arriving at their destination is …
The Scotland-Based Couple’s Experiences Should Serve As A Cautionary Tale For Travelers A British couple’s dream holiday was left in tatters after an immigration mistake left them separated on opposite ends of the Atlantic Ocean. The case highlights the discord often found between airlines and passengers. Scott Kinghorn and Thallise Marciano had planned to spend …