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Business aviation crew members staying in Mexico longer than seven consecutive days are subject to a departure fee, with enforcement tightening across the country, according to Universal Weather and Aviation.
Officially called the Derecho de No Residente (DNR) or Nonresident Fee, it is charged by Mexico’s immigration authority (Instituto Nacional de Migración) upon departure, along with a mandatory statistical record. The DNR currently costs 861 pesos ($46) and must be paid by credit card. Cash is not accepted.
Universal Aviation Mexico&nbsp;operations control center manager Hinna&nbsp;Garcia confirmed to AIN that “this immigration fee applied to crewmembers who exceed the seven-day stay is not a warning,” but rather a mandatory fee with official documentation requirements. “Despite a longer stay, flight crewmembers do not need a visa to enter or remain in Mexico,” she added.
Garcia noted that the DNR fee may cause departure delays due to outbound CIQ processing. Universal is advising crews and operators to consider paying in advance where possible and to plan rotations carefully to avoid unexpected disruptions. “The rule is being strictly applied at ports of entry across Mexico,” Garcia said.
Universal is also strongly advising operators to manage ground transportation in Mexico through vetted handlers due to standard regional security considerations.

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