🇲🇽Mexico Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
North America· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Mexico?
It depends on your passport. Out of 197 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 63 enter Mexico visa-free, 4 obtain an e-visa or a visa on arrival and 130 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
63
nationalities
E-visa
4
nationalities
Consular visa
130
nationalities
Check the rule for your nationality
Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom
- 🇺🇸United States
- 🇳🇬Nigeria
- 🇬🇭Ghana
- 🇮🇳India
- 🇵🇰Pakistan
- 🇰🇪Kenya
- 🇺🇬Uganda
- 🇿🇦South Africa
- 🇵🇭Philippines
- 🇨🇦Canada
- 🇦🇺Australia
- All nationalities
Transit visa for Mexico
Visa for airport or land transit.
- Stay:
- 30 days
- Fee:
- 56 USD
Data updated on · Official source
Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (consulmex.sre.gob.mx), read on .
Pick your nationality to see the rule
Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Depending on your nationality, you may be able to apply online. Check your passport's entry rules first.
- Online filing for nationalities eligible for an e-visa or visa on arrival
- Online application tracking
- Paid service, on top of official fees
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Mexico visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Mexico applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
- TunisiaVisa required
- TogoVisa required
- United KingdomVisa-freeStay: 180 days
- RussiaE-visa
- ColombiaVisa-freeStay: 180 days
- BeninVisa required
- ChinaVisa required
- CongoVisa required
- JapanVisa-freeStay: 180 days
- MadagascarVisa required
- SenegalVisa required
- Côte d'IvoireVisa required
- CameroonVisa required
- MoroccoVisa required
- AlgeriaVisa required
- SwitzerlandVisa-freeStay: 180 days
- Burkina FasoVisa required
- GuineaVisa required
- NigeriaVisa required
- MaliVisa required
Mexico visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Mexico publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | 56 USD | up to 10 business days | Portal | ||
| Business visa | Business | 180 days | 54-56 USD | 5 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Temporary Resident visa (1-4 years) | Long stay | 1-4 years | 56 USD | 10 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Permanent Resident visa | Long stay | Permanent | 56 USD | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Work visa | Work | 1-4 years | 56-321 USD | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Student visa | Study | Duration of programme | 56 USD | 10 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Family ties visa | Family | 1 year (renewable) | 56 USD | 10 business days | Portal | |
| Transit visa | Transit | 30 days | 56 USD | 5 business days | Portal |
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Information
Capital
Mexico City
Population
134,400,000
Currency
Mexican Peso (MXN $)
Languages
Spanish, Nahuatl, Maya
Continent
North America
Calling code
+52
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Area
1,964,375 km²
Government
Federal presidential republic
National day
September 16 - Independence Day
Internet domain
.mx
About
Mexico is a country in North America bordered by the United States to the north and Guatemala and Belize to the south. It has a rich pre-Columbian and colonial history, with a diverse population and dynamic economy. It is the 15th largest economy worldwide with key sectors like tourism, oil, and manufacturing.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(High)
- Avoid non-essential travel in high-risk areas
- Do not travel at night
- Stay vigilant in tourist areas
Terrorism(Low)
- Low risk but increased vigilance in public places
Transport
- Use official taxis or recognized apps
- Avoid night buses
Natural risks(Earthquakes, hurricanes, and active volcanoes)
- Follow seismic alerts
- Prepare an emergency kit
Health(Unequal healthcare system, good private hospitals in Mexico City)
- Recommended vaccines: Hepatitis A/B, Typhoid, Rabies
- Only bottled water
Practical tips
- Register with the travel registry
- Copies of important documents
- Comprehensive travel insurance
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Mexico City · estimated in October 2026
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
unsafe
10-15% at restaurants
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Photos
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eSIM data (Saily)
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Mexico?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Mexico across 197 nationalities: 63 visa-free, 4 with an e-visa, 130 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Mexico visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 56 USD (Short-stay (tourism)). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Do you need a transit visa for Mexico?▾
Mexico issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid 30 days. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to Mexico?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "High risk level due to organized crime, disappearances, and human rights violations.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Mexico?▾
The official currency is Mexican Peso (MXN $). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Mexico?▾
The capital of Mexico is Mexico City. The main spoken languages are: Spanish, Nahuatl, Maya.
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