{"id":28587,"date":"2025-09-24T00:01:23","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T04:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/?p=28587"},"modified":"2025-09-24T10:25:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T14:25:48","slug":"new-apis-rules-for-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/new-apis-rules-for-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"New APIS Rules for Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"
Update: 24 Sep<\/strong><\/h6>\n

We\u2019ve heard from OPSGROUP member reports that some operators and handlers in Mexico are seeing lots of different interpretations of this new rule, and the way it\u2019s applied can vary from one airport to another (sometimes even between officials at the same airport!). This article is simply based on the official rules as published by the authorities.<\/p>\n

Our advice is this: always comply with the published requirements (as outlined below).<\/strong> APIS manifests go to Immigration HQ in Mexico City, so stick to the official standard. If an airport asks for less, that\u2019s fine \u2014 but still meet the full rules.<\/p>\n

Original Story: 17 Sep<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Watch out for revised APIS requirements in Mexico starting from 17 Sep 2025. A new two-step submission process will apply to all private and charter flights:<\/p>\n

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  1. First submission<\/strong> \u2013 within two hours before departure, for both inbound and outbound flights.<\/li>\n
  2. Second submission<\/strong> \u2013 a confirmation of pax on board, sent after doors close and before takeoff.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    There\u2019s been some word on the street that the second submission only applies to commercial flights, not private ones. However, the published rule in the federal register makes no such distinction \u2014 it clearly applies to all international flights, both commercial and private.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    That said, in practice, some airports may be handling private flights a bit differently, which could explain why operators are hearing mixed messages. But while enforcement may vary locally, the official requirement remains two submissions for everyone.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    For more info on this new rule, including the details on fines for getting it wrong, check here.<\/a><\/p>\n

    Submitting Mexican APIS<\/h4>\n

    There are three ways to do it:<\/p>\n