Key Tips for Traveling Safely and with Good Planning in 2026

  • validity. Does it start on your arrival date? Does it expire before you leave?

  • Digital verification. Many countries now use electronic visa systems. Carry a printed copy AND have the digital version accessible on your phone.

Your Travel Documents (For Specific Countries)

  • Mexico: You need an FMM (Forma Migratoria Múltiple). You can get it online or on the flight. Verify the departure date—it’s not automatically the same as your return ticket.

  • Costa Rica: You may need proof of onward travel (a ticket leaving the country within your allowed stay). Immigration

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