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Mexico visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 66 can travel to Mexico without arranging a visa in advance. 1 can apply online for an e-Visa and 131 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Mexico: passports by requirement

How to enter Mexico: official routes

Checked November 2026
Official route

Sistema de Autorización Electrónica (SAE) - for Russian, Turkish and Ukrainian citizens flying in

Fee
No fee stated on the INM page
Valid for
30 days from issue, one entry (per INM page dated Aug 2022)
Processing
Online, issued electronically; no fixed time stated
Status
live (air travel only; the airline must take part in the scheme)
Official site →
Official route

Visa electrónica for Brazilian nationals (SRE), air arrivals only

Fee
Not stated in the SRE press release; a Mexican consulate in Brazil reportedly lists USD 10 per application (not confirmed)
Valid for
Single entry; Mexican consular pages describe a 180-day validity from issue
Stay
Visitor without permission to work; the INM officer sets the days on arrival (up to 180 days for visitors)
Processing
Not stated on an official page reviewed
Apply
Not stated; must be approved before boarding (by air only)
Official site →
Official route

Visa de visitante sin permiso para realizar actividades remuneradas (visitor visa) for nationalities that are not visa-exempt

Fee
Set by the Ley Federal de Derechos; amount not confirmed on an official page reviewed
Processing
Varies by consulate; appointment-based
Official site →

At the border

  • Visa-exempt visitors (and holders of valid US, Canadian, UK, Japanese or Schengen visas, or permanent residence there) may stay up to 180 days; the officer decides the actual number of days.
  • Mexican consular guidance asks for a passport valid for more than six months from the date of entry and in good condition.
  • Officers can request a return or onward ticket, proof of funds (for example credit/debit cards) and accommodation details.
  • Air arrivals are recorded with a digital Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM); land travellers use a paper or electronic FMM obtained at inm.gob.mx/fmme and must keep it until departure.
  • A non-resident visitor fee applies (Ley Federal de Derechos, art. 8 fr. I); travellers staying under seven days and children under two are exempt from it when entering by land.
  • Colombian nationals flying in must complete INM's electronic pre-registration and carry the resulting QR code and FMM.

Recent changes

  • Feb 2026: Mexico began issuing an electronic visa (single entry, air only) to Brazilian nationals from 5 February 2026 (SRE communiqué 021/2026, 8 Feb 2026).
  • May 2024 (still in force): Peruvian ordinary-passport holders need a visa to enter Mexico; Ecuadorians also require one indefinitely.
  • Nov 2025: a reform of the Ley Federal de Derechos (DOF 7 Nov 2025) updated migration fees for 2026; the exact visitor fee was not confirmed.

Official source: Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM) · Not yet confirmed officially: evisa.fee (USD 10 seen only in a search snippet of the São Paulo consulate page; page blocked automated access), evisa.validity/stay (180 days comes from consulate pages, not the SRE release), evisa.processing and applyBefore, Amount of the 2026 non-resident visitor fee (MXN 983 appears in the Nov 2025 DOF reform per search snippet; not opened directly), consularVisa.fee, Whether the digital FMM must be downloaded within 60 days (stated on UK consulate page, not on INM page reviewed)

Do I need a visa for Mexico?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa-free 180 d
United Kingdom Visa-free 180 d
India Visa required –
Philippines Visa required –
Nigeria Visa required –
Pakistan Visa required –
Canada Visa-free 180 d
Australia Visa-free 180 d
China Visa required –
Germany Visa-free 180 d

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 37/46
Asia 9/50
Africa 0/54
North America 9/22
South America 6/12
Oceania 5/14

Working remotely from Mexico? The Mexico digital nomad visa requires About US$4,049 per month (San Diego consulate, 2026).

Passports that can enter Mexico visa-free

63 passports

Passports that need an eTA for Mexico

3 passports

Passports eligible for Mexico e-Visa

1 passports

Passports that need a visa for Mexico

131 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Mexico?

It depends on your passport. 63 passports can enter Mexico visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 3 need an eTA, 1 can apply for an e-Visa online and 131 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Mexico without a visa?

63 passports can enter Mexico visa-free, including Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize and others.

Does Mexico offer an e-Visa?

Yes. Holders of 1 passports can apply for a visa to Mexico online.

Holding a Mexico passport? See where the Mexico passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Mexico before you book.