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Mexico business visa

Eligible travellers can make business visits without a visa for up to 180 days. Online permits, e-Visas and a special business travel card provide other routes.

Ways to get a Mexico business visa

  1. Visa-free business visit

    No visa needed

    Citizens of all European Union and European Free Trade Association member states, plus the countries and territories listed below.

    Stay
    Up to 180 days.

  2. Business entry with a qualifying foreign document

    No visa needed

    Travellers with a valid multiple-entry visa from Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States or a Schengen Area member state, or permanent residence in those places, Chile or Colombia.

    Stay
    Up to 180 days.

  3. SAE (online travel permit) for business

    eTA needed

    Citizens of Russia, Turkey and Ukraine flying on a participating airline.

    Stay
    Up to 180 days.
    Valid for
    30 days.
    Entries
    Single entry.
    Fee
    Free.

    Passports that qualify (3)

    1. Obtain an electronic authorization through the SAE online system.
    2. Travel to Mexico by air on a participating airline.

  4. Mexico e-Visa for business

    eVisa

    Citizens of Brazil travelling to Mexico by air for business.

    Valid for
    180 days.
    Entries
    Single entry.
    Fee
    USD 10.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  5. Mexican visa for a business visit

    Visa needed

    Business visitors who need a visa and do not use an eligible online route.

Who needs it

Business visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption or the SAE online travel permit need a visa.

Who doesn't

Eligible ordinary passport holders, qualifying foreign-document holders and eligible APEC Business Travel Card holders can travel without a Mexican visa.

What to bring

  • Passport.
  • FMM (Multiple Immigration Form).
  • The qualifying foreign document or business travel card, if using one.

Good to know

  • Keep the FMM available for checkpoints within Mexico.
  • The APEC Business Travel Card route is described separately below.
  • The FMM costs 983 MXN, about USD 57, as of 2026. Commercial airlines include the fee in the ticket and provide the form.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Mexico?

Business visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption or the SAE online travel permit need a visa. Eligible ordinary passport holders, qualifying foreign-document holders and eligible APEC Business Travel Card holders can travel without a Mexican visa.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Mexico?

There are 5 options: Visa-free business visit (no visa at all); Business entry with a qualifying foreign document (no visa at all); SAE (online travel permit) for business (an online travel permit); Mexico e-Visa for business (an online visa); Mexican visa for a business visit (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Mexico without a business visa?

Citizens of all European Union and European Free Trade Association member states, plus the countries and territories listed below. Travellers with a valid multiple-entry visa from Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States or a Schengen Area member state, or permanent residence in those places, Chile or Colombia.

Can I apply online for Mexico?

Yes: SAE (online travel permit) for business and Mexico e-Visa for business. Citizens of Russia, Turkey and Ukraine flying on a participating airline.

How long can I stay on a Mexico business visa?

Up to 180 days under the ordinary passport exemption.

What documents do I need for a Mexico business visa?

Passport.; FMM (Multiple Immigration Form).; The qualifying foreign document or business travel card, if using one..

What rules do I have to follow on a Mexico business visa?

Keep the FMM available for checkpoints within Mexico.

Does my passport change whether I need a business visa for Mexico?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Mexico visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a business visa for Mexico be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Mexico business visa rules?

On Mexico's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

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