The Senate of the Republic has approved the Federal Rights Law, which includes a new fee for cruise ship passengers. The $42 USD fee, or DNR (Derecho de No Residente) Non-Resident Fee, will be applied to all cruise passengers entering Mexican territory. This measure, aimed at improving immigration control and increasing revenue, was approved earlier this week with 80 votes in favor and 37 against.
The new fee will impact the cruise ports of Puerto Vallarta, La Paz, and Los Cabos on the Pacific coast, as well as Progreso in Yucatán and Cozumel and Mahahual in Quintana Roo.
In addition to the cruise ship tax, the new law also includes fee increases for mining, precious metal extraction, and the use of protected natural areas.
Tourism entrepreneurs have expressed concern that these higher costs could deter visitors from choosing Mexico as a destination, negatively impacting local economies. Discussions about the implications of these measures continue to spark debate. The new $42 USD DNR tax will take effect in the New Year.
Governor Mara Lezama has stated that they are “sensitizing” the relevant authorities regarding the potential negative impact on competitiveness. Lezama has maintained constant communication with cruise ship companies, who have also expressed concern about the new federal tax. The $42 USD DNR tax is in addition to the $5 USD Environmental Sanitation Fee (DSA) approved earlier this year, which will be implemented starting January 1, 2025.
Cozumel Mayor José Luis Chacón clarified that the Derecho de Saneamiento Ambiental (DSA) “is already a state issue” and the state must begin collecting the $5 fee starting January 1.
Written by Mexpat Realtors – January 2025
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