General tips:

• Keep digital and paper copies of your passport, flight ticket, and travel insurance, and share them with family or friends back home.

• Make sure to have an adequate travel insurance or health insurance coverage that applies abroad.

• Avoid going into remote streets after dark; stay within tourist areas.

• Alcohol and drug use are prohibited in public spaces.

• Smoking is not permitted in all public areas. E-cigarettes and vapes are banned in Mexico; importing them can result in a fine.

• Register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Information Service and download the 'Reisapp' (Travel App) from NederlandWereldwijd.

• Download de KNVB Oranje app to stay up to date about all fan events surrounding the matches.

• Need the police or an ambulance? Call 911.

Travel:

• Overland (driving or walking from the United States into Mexico): You will receive an "FMM Terrestre" (land-entry tourist permit) if you stay in Mexico for more than 7 days. In this case, you must pay a fee and are granted permission to stay in Mexico for 180 days (Instituto Nacional de Migración – Forma Migratoria Múltiple). If you stay for less than 7 days, you do not need to pay the tourist fee.

• Crossing the border by car from the US: You need a temporary import permit (“Permiso de importación temporal”). You can apply for this permit between 10 and 60 days in advance via Banjercito (“Importación Temporal de Vehículos”). US car insurance is not sufficient; you must also obtain Mexican car insurance. Many insurance companies offer short-term tourist policies.

• By air: You will receive an entry stamp in your passport. Pay close attention to the number of days written in the stamp. Tourists are granted a stay of up to 180 days in Mexico. Ensure you are granted enough days for your planned stay.

• If you lose your passport, the embassy can issue an emergency travel document (laissez-passer) to allow you to leave Mexico. This document does not permit travel to or via the United States; travel is restricted to direct routes to Europe. Therefore, be extra careful with your passport!

• Consult here the general travel advise for Mexico of the Netherlands’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for your information.

Climate:

• The World Cup takes place during the rainy season. This means heavy rainfall can occur over short periods, often leading to flooded streets.

• June and July are hot months. Especially in Monterrey, you should be prepared for extreme heat, as temperatures can reach up to 45 degrees Celsius. Ensure you stay well-hydrated and protected from the sun.

Demonstrations:

• Demonstrations and protests may take place during the World Cup. Stay away from such protests. You can stay informed through your hotel and the Mexican authorities (e.g., via news reports).

 Fan zones:

• Special fan zones are located in the various host cities such as Monterrey. It is free in principle, but admission depends on capacity. VIP tickets are also available for purchase. Specific rules apply here, including regulations regarding alcohol consumption. Follow the instructions of local authorities.

Do you need any assistance? Emergency services are present in the fan zones. The tourist police can also assist you in English.

Emergency numbers:

Police: 911

Consular assistance Dutch embassy (lost passport): +31 247 247 247 or +52 (55) 1105 6550

Stay up to date through our embassy’s social media channels:

Instagram: NLinMexico (@paisesbajosenmexico)

Facebook: Embajada de los Países Bajos en México

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Our consular team will be there to assist you, look for our half-blue, half-orange shirts. We wish you a wonderful time on your trip to Mexico, and lots of fun with the Dutch national team's game in Monterrey!