Visa to Mexico

A trip to Mexico is an unforgettable adventure full of vivid impressions and cultural discoveries. Citizens of many countries have visa-free entry to the country for up to 180 days, which greatly simplifies the process of planning tourist trips. However, all travelers without exception need to obtain a tourist card, which can be obtained in advance or upon arrival in Mexico.

When planning a trip to Mexico, it is important to consider the country's visa requirements, as you may need to apply for a visa in advance, depending on your nationality and the purpose of your trip.

Here you will find full information about Mexico's visa regulations, including which countries have visa-free entry, as well as what visa categories are available for foreign nationals, including tourist visa, transit visa, student visa and others.

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Not all citizens need a visa to travel to Mexico. Many countries, including most North American and Latin American countries, the European Union, as well as the United Kingdom and Japan, are authorized to enter Mexico visa-free for short-term tourist travel. Such travelers only need to fill out a tourist card (Forma Migratoria Múltiple), which allows them to stay in the country for up to 180 days.

If you are not on the list of visa-free countries, you will need to obtain a visa in advance at the Mexican consulate. For tourist travel, you will also need to obtain a tourist card (Forma Migratoria Múltiple). This card is not a visa and is provided for all foreign nationals traveling to Mexico for up to 180 days.

Electronic Authorization System (Sistema de Autorización Electrónica, SAE)

This online system allows citizens of 3 countries (Russia, Turkey and Ukraine) traveling by air to obtain electronic authorization to travel to Mexico for transit, tourism or business purposes without a consular visa. The SAE authorizes a stay in Mexico for up to 30 days with a single entry within a six-month period.

Transit through Mexico

If you are traveling in transit, you will not need a visa as long as you make a layover at a Mexican airport that will last less than 24 hours without leaving the transit area. If you plan to stay more than 24 hours with leaving the transit zone or plan to visit Mexico, you will need to apply for a tourist visa and tourist card in advance. If you are a citizen of a visa-free country - only a tourist card.

To visit Mexico for study, work and other long-term programs that exceed the 180-day stay, you will need to apply for the appropriate type of visa in advance.

Tourists and business visitors from the countries listed above can stay in Mexico for up to 180 days. Transit visitors may stay up to 30 days.

To calculate the full cost of visa processing to Mexico, we offer you to use the visa calculator on our website. This is a handy tool, with the help of which you can easily find out the rates, choose the options you need and plan your expenses.

Please note that the final price varies and depends on factors such as the type of visa, your nationality and the processing time. The cost also includes consular and service fees. In addition, you can add additional services such as health insurance or priority service.

Depending on the type of visa you are requesting to travel to Mexico, additional documents may be required.

Visitor Visa:

• Travel itinerary (e.g., sightseeing plan).

Business Visa:

• Invitation from a Mexican company, stating the purpose of the visit, length of stay, and financial security (who is paying for the trip).
• Proof of professional activity, such as a letter from your employer stating your position and purpose of travel.
• Contracts or business correspondence related to the trip.

Work visa (Temporary Resident Visa for Work):

• Employment contract with a Mexican employer.
• Approval from the National Institute of Migration (INM), which the employer must obtain before submitting the application.
• Documents proving qualifications (diplomas, certificates).

Student visa (Temporary Resident Visa for Study):

• Proof of enrollment in an educational institution in Mexico (letter from university or school).
• Proof of financial solvency to pay for tuition and living expenses (sponsorship letters, bank statements).

The following documents may be required to obtain a Temporary Resident Visa to Mexico, which is issued for more than 180 days (up to 4 years):

• Health insurance that covers the stay for the entire duration of the visa.
• A certificate of no criminal record, which must be obtained in your country of citizenship.