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Mexico visas

Mexico tourist visa

Eligible travellers can visit without a visa for up to 180 days. Other routes include an online travel permit, an e-Visa or a Mexican visa.

Ways to get a Mexico tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry

    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. Entry with a qualifying foreign visa or residence card

    No visa needed

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

    Stay
    Up to 180 days.

  3. SAE (online travel permit)

    eTA needed

    Citizens of Russia, Turkey and Ukraine who fly to Mexico 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

    eVisa

    Citizens of Brazil travelling to Mexico by air.

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

    Passports that qualify (1)

  5. Mexican visitor visa

    Visa needed

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

Who needs it

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry or an online travel permit need a visa.

Who doesn't

Citizens of the listed visa-exempt countries and territories, eligible holders of foreign visas or permanent residence cards, and cruise passengers visiting Mexican ports do not need a Mexican visa.

What to bring

  • Passport.
  • FMM (Multiple Immigration Form).
  • A qualifying foreign visa or permanent residence card, if using that exemption.

Good to know

  • Keep the FMM available to present at checkpoints within Mexico.
  • The SAE online travel permit and e-Visa are for arrival by air.
  • The FMM costs 983 MXN, about USD 57, as of 2026.
  • For commercial flights, the airline includes the FMM fee in the ticket and provides the form.
  • Visitors arriving by other means must obtain the FMM online or on arrival.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Mexico?

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry or an online travel permit need a visa. Citizens of the listed visa-exempt countries and territories, eligible holders of foreign visas or permanent residence cards, and cruise passengers visiting Mexican ports do not need a Mexican visa.

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

There are 5 options: Visa-free entry (no visa at all); Entry with a qualifying foreign visa or residence card (no visa at all); SAE (online travel permit) (an online travel permit); Mexico e-Visa (an online visa); Mexican visitor visa (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Mexico without a tourist visa?

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

Can I apply online for Mexico?

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

How long can I stay on a Mexico tourist visa?

Up to 180 days under the ordinary passport exemption.

What documents do I need for a Mexico tourist visa?

Passport.; FMM (Multiple Immigration Form).; A qualifying foreign visa or permanent residence card, if using that exemption..

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

Keep the FMM available to present at checkpoints within Mexico. The SAE online travel permit and e-Visa are for arrival by air.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist 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 tourist 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 tourist 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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