Temporary importation, simplified
Mexico’s customs authority updated the temporary importation framework for foreign-registered aircraft in late 2024, introducing a clearer distinction between private and commercial operations and tightening the window for extensions.
Private operations
- Maximum stay: 6 months, renewable once for an additional 6 months.
- Documentation required on entry: aircraft registration, operator ID, and insurance.
- Exit must be logged at a customs-authorized airport.
Commercial operations
- Temporary importation tied to the IBP lifecycle.
- Cargo and passenger manifests required per segment.
- Commercial users now fall under the updated SAT fiscal audit framework.
Practical impact
Most private operators will not see a material change day-to-day. Commercial operators with complex fleet rotations will need to tighten recordkeeping — especially around fiscal registrations and entry/exit logs. Our permits team is available to walk through specifics for individual operations.