The Visitax is a tourist fee charged by the State of Quintana Roo to foreign visitors staying in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and the rest of the Mexican Caribbean. Pay it online before you head to Cancun Airport for your flight home.
Visitax 2026 at a glance
| Amount | 2.5 UMA per foreign visitor — about 290 Mexican pesos in 2026 |
| Who pays | Foreign visitors staying in Quintana Roo |
| Where | Official site only: visitax.gob.mx |
| When | Any time before you leave the state |
| Proof | QR code — keep it until you leave Mexico |
How to pay the Visitax step by step
- Type visitax.gob.mx into your browser (avoid sponsored look-alike sites).
- Enter your departure date, the number of people and each traveller’s name, date of birth, nationality and passport details.
- Pay by card on the secure payment page.
- Download or screenshot the QR code for each traveller.
- Keep the QR code handy on departure day in case it is requested at the airport.
Avoid Visitax scams
Several unofficial websites copy the Visitax look and charge “service fees” on top of the real price. The only official site is visitax.gob.mx — a government (.gob.mx) address. If a site asks for more than the official amount, close it.
What the money is used for
According to the State of Quintana Roo, Visitax revenue funds tourism infrastructure, beach and natural-area care, sargassum control and public services in tourist areas.
Leaving from Cancun Airport
With your Visitax paid, plan the rest of your departure: arrive 3 hours before an international flight and check your terminal on the live departures board. Need a ride? See Cancun Airport transportation.