Mexico Visa Requirements by Passport

Comprehensive visa requirements for travelers to Mexico from different countries

Last updated: March 15, 2026

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(71 passports)

Algeria

Max stay: 180 days

Argentina

Max stay: 180 days

Tourism/business up to 180 days (discretionary)

Armenia

Max stay: 180 days

Australia

Max stay: 180 days

Tourism/business up to 180 days (immigration discretion)

Austria

Max stay: 180 days

Visa-free short stay

Azerbaijan

Max stay: 180 days

Bahamas

Max stay: 180 days

Bahrain

Max stay: 180 days

Barbados

Max stay: 180 days

Belgium

Max stay: 180 days

Up to 180 days for tourism; up to 120 days for business per calendar year. Actual duration at immigration officer discretion.

Bolivia

Max stay: 180 days

Brazil

Max stay: 180 days

Up to 180 days. Immigration officer determines exact duration at entry (typically grants full 180 days). Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM) issued.

Bulgaria

Max stay: 180 days

Tourism/business: up to 180 days per entry

Canada

Max stay: 180 days

Up to 180 days for tourism; up to 120 days for business per calendar year. Duration at immigration officer discretion.

Chile

Max stay: 180 days

Up to 180 days for tourism; up to 120 days for business per year.

China

Max stay: 180 days

Colombia

Max stay: 180 days

Visa-free short stay

Costa Rica

Max stay: 180 days

Croatia

Max stay: 180 days

Up to 180 days for tourism; up to 120 days for business per calendar year. Duration at officer discretion.

Cuba

Max stay: 180 days

Cyprus

Max stay: 180 days

Tourism/business: up to 180 days per entry

Czech Republic

Max stay: 180 days

Up to 180 days per visit as determined by immigration officer on arrival.

Denmark

Max stay: 180 days

Up to 180 days. FMM tourist card issued at entry.

Dominican Republic

Max stay: 180 days

Ecuador

Max stay: 180 days

Estonia

Max stay: 180 days

Tourism/business: up to 180 days per entry

Finland

Max stay: 180 days

Up to 180 days. FMM tourist card issued at entry.

France

Max stay: 180 days

Up to 180 days. Immigration officer determines exact duration at entry (typically grants full 180 days). Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM) issued.

Georgia

Max stay: 180 days

Germany

Max stay: 180 days

Tourism/business: up to 180 days per entry (final length granted by immigration)

Greece

Max stay: 180 days

Visa-free short stay

Hungary

Max stay: 180 days

Visa-free short stay

Iceland

Max stay: 180 days

Tourism/business: up to 180 days per entry

Ireland

Max stay: 180 days

Up to 180 days. FMM tourist card issued at entry.

Israel

Max stay: 180 days

Up to 180 days. FMM tourist card issued at entry.

Italy

Max stay: 180 days

Tourism/business up to 180 days (discretionary)

Jamaica

Max stay: 180 days

Japan

Max stay: 180 days

Tourism/business/non-paid activities: up to 180 days per entry (final length granted by immigration).

Jordan

Max stay: 180 days

Kazakhstan

Max stay: 180 days

Kuwait

Max stay: 180 days

Latvia

Max stay: 180 days

Tourism/business: up to 180 days per entry

Lithuania

Max stay: 180 days

Tourism/business: up to 180 days per entry

Luxembourg

Max stay: 180 days

Tourism/business: up to 180 days per entry

Malta

Max stay: 180 days

Tourism/business: up to 180 days per entry

Mongolia

Max stay: 180 days

Netherlands

Max stay: 180 days

Tourism/business up to 180 days (discretionary)

New Zealand

Max stay: 180 days

Visa-free short stay

Norway

Max stay: 180 days

Up to 180 days. FMM tourist card issued at entry.

Oman

Max stay: 180 days

Panama

Max stay: 180 days

Paraguay

Max stay: 180 days

Peru

Max stay: 180 days

Up to 180 days. FMM tourist card issued at entry.

Poland

Max stay: 180 days

Tourism/business up to 180 days (discretionary)

Portugal

Max stay: 180 days

Visa-free short stay

Romania

Max stay: 180 days

Up to 180 days. FMM tourist card issued at entry.

Serbia

Max stay: 180 days

Singapore

Max stay: 180 days

Tourism/business up to 180 days (discretionary)

Slovakia

Max stay: 180 days

Tourism/business: up to 180 days per entry

Slovenia

Max stay: 180 days

Tourism/business: up to 180 days per entry

South Korea

Max stay: 180 days

Tourism/business up to 180 days (discretionary)

Spain

Max stay: 180 days

Tourist stay is generally up to 180 days; exact duration is at immigration officer discretion

Sweden

Max stay: 180 days

Up to 180 days. FMM tourist card issued at entry.

Switzerland

Max stay: 180 days

Tourism/business up to 180 days (discretionary)

Thailand

Max stay: 180 days

Visa-free entry for tourism

Tunisia

Max stay: 180 days

Ukraine

Max stay: 180 days

Up to 180 days. FMM tourist card issued at entry.

United Kingdom

Max stay: 180 days

Visa-free entry for tourism

United States

Max stay: 180 days

Visa-free entry for tourism

Uruguay

Max stay: 180 days

Uzbekistan

Max stay: 180 days

Visa Required
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Bangladesh

Max stay: 180 days

Cambodia

Max stay: 180 days

Egypt

Max stay: 180 days

Up to 180 days at immigration officer discretion. Exception: entry without Mexican visa if holding valid US/Canada/UK/Japan/Schengen multiple-entry visa.

Ethiopia

Max stay: 180 days

Ghana

Max stay: 180 days

India

Max stay: 180 days

Visa required unless holding valid US/Schengen/Canada visa (conditional exemption)

Indonesia

Max stay: 180 days

Visa required unless holding valid US/Schengen visa (conditional exemption)

Kenya

Max stay: 180 days

Laos

Max stay: 180 days

Malaysia

Max stay: 180 days

Visa required unless holding valid US/Schengen visa (conditional exemption)

Maldives

Max stay: 180 days

Morocco

Max stay: 90 days

Visa required for Moroccan passport holders entering Mexico.

Myanmar

Max stay: 180 days

Nepal

Max stay: 180 days

Nigeria

Max stay: 180 days

Visa required unless holding valid US/Schengen visa (conditional exemption)

Pakistan

Max stay: 180 days

Philippines

Max stay: 180 days

Visa required unless holding valid US/Schengen visa (conditional exemption)

Qatar

Max stay: 180 days

Tourist visa required

Russia

Max stay: 180 days

Visa required unless holding valid US/Schengen visa (conditional exemption)

Saudi Arabia

Max stay: 180 days

Visa required unless holding valid US/Schengen visa (conditional exemption)

South Africa

Max stay: 180 days

Visa required unless holding valid US/Schengen visa (conditional exemption)

Sri Lanka

Max stay: 180 days

Tanzania

Max stay: 180 days

Turkey

Max stay: 180 days

Visa required unless holding valid US/Schengen visa (conditional exemption)

United Arab Emirates

Max stay: 180 days

Visa required unless holding valid US/Schengen visa (conditional exemption)

Vietnam

Max stay: 180 days

Visa required unless holding valid US/Schengen visa (conditional exemption)

Zimbabwe

Max stay: 180 days

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About Mexico Visa Requirements

Mexico welcomes visitors from countries around the world, but the entry requirements differ significantly depending on which passport you hold. Some nationalities can arrive without any prior arrangements, while others must obtain an eVisa, a visa on arrival, or a full embassy visa before departure. This page organizes Mexico visa requirements by passport, so you can quickly see the access level for your nationality and follow the link through to the specific requirements that apply to your trip.

Visa-free access means travelers holding eligible passports can enter Mexico for short stays without submitting any application in advance. Visa on arrival (VoA) is available at designated ports of entry for qualifying nationalities, typically for a fee paid at the border. An eVisa can be obtained online before travel, which streamlines the process compared to a traditional consular application. Nationalities listed under "visa required" must apply through the Mexico embassy or an authorized consulate in their home country before departing.

Entry Requirements for Mexico

Beyond the visa category, most travelers to Mexico must also meet standard entry conditions. These typically include a passport valid for a minimum period beyond your intended stay, often six months, though this varies. You may also need to show proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your visit, a confirmed onward or return ticket, and valid travel insurance. Border officers have the discretion to request any of these documents at the point of entry, so carrying them even when they are technically optional is strongly recommended.

Specific requirements such as maximum stay durations, passport validity rules, and any conditions around work or study during a short-stay visit are listed on the individual pair pages. Click through from any passport card above to read the exact conditions that apply to holders of that passport when traveling to Mexico.

Planning Your Trip to Mexico

Visa policy for Mexico is reviewed and updated regularly, but changes can occur at short notice due to bilateral agreements, diplomatic developments, or new government policy. A visa category that applied during a previous trip may no longer be accurate. Before making any bookings, always verify the current requirements directly with the Mexico embassy, consulate, or official government immigration portal that covers your nationality.

For travelers who hold multiple passports, it is worth checking requirements for each passport you carry, as the conditions can differ considerably between nationalities. In some cases, one passport may grant visa-free access while another requires a full embassy visa. Choosing the correct passport to travel on can save significant time and cost. The data on this page is organized by passport to make those comparisons straightforward.

How to Read the Visa Data

Each passport listed on this page shows the visa category and, where available, the maximum permitted stay in days. Some entries also show a stay rule such as "90 days in any 180-day period," which indicates a rolling limit rather than a flat per-visit cap. The last verified date shown at the top of the page reflects the most recent date the data was reviewed for accuracy. Entries that have not been recently updated should be treated with extra caution and confirmed independently before travel.

Disclaimer: Visa requirements can change without notice. Always verify current requirements with official government sources or the embassy/consulate before making travel arrangements.