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Mexico visa requirements by passport

Holders of 67 passports can enter Mexico without applying at an embassy: 63 visa-free, 3 with an online eTA and 1 with an eVisa. The other 131 need an embassy visa, unless a visa or residence permit they already hold is accepted.

Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error

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Official Mexico eVisa and eTA website

Apply only on the government's own website. Agencies and look-alike sites charge extra and can delay your trip. The lists below show which passports need an eVisa or eTA for Mexico.

Apply for the eVisa on the official website

visaelectronica.sre.gob.mx

Government fee: US$10.00

Look-alike websites charge extra "service fees". Check the address before you pay.

Source: Consulate General of Mexico in Rio de Janeiro (SRE): visa electrónica for Brazilians (checked 9 October 2026)

Apply for the eTA on the official website

inm.gob.mx

The government fee is shown on the official website.

Look-alike websites charge extra "service fees". Check the address before you pay.

Source: Embassy of Mexico in Russia (SRE): SAE application on the INM website (free) (checked 9 October 2026)

Visas and permits that Mexico accepts

Travelers who would otherwise need an embassy visa can enter Mexico with one of these documents. Each rule links to its official source.

  • US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa or US green cardgives Visa free · 180d

    Passports: All passports

    Visa must be a multiple-entry visitor visa (US B1/B2, UK visitor, Schengen C) valid for the whole stay; tourism, business or transit only, under 180 days. A residence permit counts only if it is permanent: a US green card, or permanent residence in a Schengen country or the UK. A French card must say "PERMANENT" or "RÉSIDENT DE LONGUE DURÉE – UE"; temporary, multi-year and other residence cards do not qualify and need a Mexican visa. Also accepted: Canadian and Japanese visas and permanent residence cards.

    Source: Consulate section of the Embassy of Mexico in France (SRE): Ai-je besoin d'un visa pour mon voyage au Mexique ?

Entry rules for Mexico by passport

Visa free63 passports

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

eTA3 passports

A quick online travel authorization, usually approved within days. Apply before you fly.

eVisa1 passport

Apply on the official government website before you fly. No embassy visit.

Embassy visa required for 131 passports

Mexico entry: common questions

Which passports can enter Mexico without a visa?

Holders of 63 passports can enter Mexico visa-free: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States and Uruguay.

Who needs an eTA or eVisa for Mexico?

An online eTA is needed for Russia, Turkey and Ukraine passport holders. An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Brazil passport holders. Apply only on the official government website, visaelectronica.sre.gob.mx or inm.gob.mx; other sites add service fees.

Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help me enter Mexico?

Yes, for some passports. Travelers with any passport who hold a valid US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa or US green card can enter with no visa for up to 180 days. Conditions apply; each rule on this page links to its official source.

How up to date are these Mexico entry rules?

The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with Mexico's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.