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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR STATE LAW

Embrace IT is a benefit established in Article 129 bis of the Baja California Sur State Finance Law. The required fee is 470 Mexican pesos.

It serves to provide Baja California Sur with more and better spaces so that our visitors can enjoy their experience to the fullest. Embrace IT contributes to the continuous improvement of our communities, roads, safety, and environment. Make your payment here and start enjoying your trip today!

By law, international tourists are required to fill out the form below prior to leaving the state and will instantaneously receive Embrace IT QR codes via email.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Embrace IT is a fee charged by the State of Baja California Sur, to all international travelers staying in the state for more than 24 hours. Visitors are subject to a fee of $470 MXN (approx. $25 USD depending on the exchange rate) and is supported by the State Finance Law, under Article 129 Bis.

    Article 129 Bis. Foreign tourists entering the State shall pay the fee referred to in this article for the use and exploitation of the works carried out by the State for infrastructure in public domain property and for the provision of services in the exercise of its functions of public use, aimed at preventing, mitigating or compensating alterations or damages to the same.

    Please note that Embrace IT is different from the TUA (airport use tax) which is added to the airline tickets and must be paid separately.

  • The resources will be allocated to the Trust for the Administration of State Infrastructure. These funds support public safety, crime victims, health services, employment support, sports, agricultural and fishing development, tourism and social infrastructure, housing, education and culture in the State.

  • All international travelers, over 12 years of age, who visit the state of Baja California Sur for more than 24 hours - whether it is for business, vacation, study or medical care - are required to make the corresponding payment to Embrace IT.

    Those who are exempt:

    - Children 12 and under

    - Those with Mexican residency status

  • $470 MXN pesos or approximately $25 USD (depending on the exchange rate), per visitor.

  • Embrace IT can be paid online through authorized websites:
    - https://embrace.bcs.gob.mx/

    Payment is fast and can be made securely by credit card (AMEX, Mastercard, VISA) or Paypal.

    Please note that the fee is not included in any airline ticket or hotel reservation and must be paid separately.

  • Yes. You will receive receipts with a QR code for each passenger by email, sent immediately after completing payment.

    The form is quick and easy, it takes minutes to complete and allows you to register up to 10 travelers per transaction (passport information is required for each traveler).

  • Payment must be made before leaving the state of Baja California Sur.

    In order to avoid any inconveniences at the airport or in your departure itinerary, it is recommended that payment be made in advance.

  • Travelers may be randomly selected to present proof of payment.

    It is important to keep a digital or hard copy of the QR code, and be ready to present it if requested.

  • If the QR is not delivered all charges will be refunded.

    There are no refunds under any circumstances once the QR code has been delivered to you.