Visa for Mexico from Tunisia: price, documents and processing time 2026
Yes, a visa is required: citizens of Tunisia apply at the embassy or consulate before departure.
Data updated on
Do you hold a valid Schengen, US or UK visa? Visa-free entry. Valid multiple-entry visa of the United States, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom or a Schengen state, or permanent residence in one of them. Tourism, business or transit, no paid activity. Official source (gob.mx)
Indicative information: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
New service€29
Have your application checked before you submit it
A person reads your documents and tells you in writing what is missing or inconsistent: insurance, accommodation, dates, funds, where to apply.
- You pay €29 by card, secure payment by Stripe.
- You email your documents to [email protected] from the address you paid with.
- You get our written reply within 48 hours, or your money back.
The €29 does not include the appointment, the submission or the visa fees. IziVisas is not a consulate: only the consulate decides.
Pay €29 and have my application checkedOfficial fee
56 USD
Processing time
up to 10 business days
Our guide to the Mexico visa from Tunisia
Visa required, unless you hold a US, Canada, UK, Japan or Schengen visa
The Tunisian passport normally requires a visa for Mexico. But Mexico's exemption rule is very generous: with a valid visa from a major country, you do not need a Mexican visa.
The exemption that changes everything
Any traveller, regardless of nationality, is exempt from a Mexican visa if they hold a valid visa for the United States, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom or a Schengen country, tourist stays of up to 180 days. Permanent residence in those countries grants the same right. Note: only visas stamped in the passport (or permanent-resident cards) count.
How much does a visa for Mexico cost from Tunisia?
56 USD
Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.
What does a visa for Mexico really cost?
- Government fee56 USD
- Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
- ExtrasVariable
What documents are required for a visa for Mexico?
Documents required for a visa for Mexico:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Completed application form
- One passport-size photo
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Bank statements (3 months)
- Invitation letter (if applicable)
- Visa fee payment
Documents and health
Passport valid for the duration of stay (allow 6 months), proof of return ticket and funds. All visitors complete the FMM form on arrival. Mexico requires no yellow-fever certificate.
Documents to prepare
Travelers should have a valid passport for the duration of their stay, along with a consular visa obtained prior to departure from the Mexican embassy or consulate. It is also recommended to carry proof of return tickets, travel insurance, and supporting documents for accommodation or financial means.
How to apply for a visa for Mexico from Tunisia
- 1Book an appointment at the embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
- 2Assemble the complete file before the appointment.
- 3Submit the file and provide your biometric data.
- 4Track the processing and wait for the decision.
- 5Collect your passport with the visa sticker.
If you apply for a consular visa
Without a third-country visa, you need a Mexican consular visa. Mexico's electronic authorization (SAE) does not cover Tunisians (it is limited to Russia, Türkiye and Ukraine). As Mexico has no embassy in Tunisia, the application is handled by the Mexican Embassy in Algiers (concurrent accreditation).
Where do you apply for a visa for Mexico from Tunisia?
A consular visa for Mexico is filed with the diplomatic post accredited for Tunisia, or with the application centre that post has appointed.
- The competent post is the one accredited for Tunisia, which is not always the nearest one geographically.
- An application centre collects the file and the biometrics. It does not decide, it cannot speed up a case, and it is not an agency.
- Appointments are booked with the post or the centre directly. A slot is never sold, and no one can guarantee one.
What if Mexico has no embassy in Tunisia?
Then the application goes to the post accredited for Tunisia, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.
You live in Tunisia on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Tunisia but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
Pick your nationality to see the rule
How long does a visa for Mexico take?
up to 10 business days
Indicative time, counted from a complete file. Peak season can be longer.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Plan your trip
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
Flights (Trip.com)
Compare flights and airlines for your trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Partner links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Other visa types for Mexico
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
- Business visa
- Temporary Resident visa (1-4 years)
- Permanent Resident visa
- Work visa
- Student visa
- Family ties visa
1 more visa types
Official sources
Other references
Guide generated automatically on July 22, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa required
Entry regime
Visa required
Price
56 USD
Processing time
up to 10 business days
Official websiteVerified
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
180 days
Price
54–56 USD
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
Temporary Resident visa (1-4 years)
Long-stay
Duration
1-4 years
Price
56 USD
Processing time
10 business days
Official websiteVerified
Transit visa
Transit visa
Duration
30 days
Price
56 USD
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1-4 years
Price
56–321 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
Duration of programme
Price
56 USD
Processing time
10 business days
Official websiteVerified
Permanent Resident visa
Long-stay
Duration
Permanent
Price
56 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Family ties visa
Family reunification
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
56 USD
Processing time
10 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips for extending your stay in Mexico
- Request the extension of your tourist visa from the Mexican National Institute of Migration (INM) before your initial visa expires.
- Always keep a copy of your passport and visa with you during your stay.
- Purchase travel insurance covering the entire duration of your stay, including any extension.
- Respect the stay conditions to avoid sanctions or refusal of extension.
A Tunisian tourist arriving with a 30-day tourist visa can go to an INM office in Mexico around the 25th day to request an additional 150-day extension, providing the necessary documents and paying the applicable fees.
SafetyWing travel insurance
Medical costs and repatriation during your stay. If the consulate asks for insurance, check the required amount before buying.
- Medical costs covered up to $250,000
- 180+ countries, United States as an option
- Can be bought once you have left
- Pre-existing conditions not covered
Partner link: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. The visa verdict above does not depend on this partner.
Get alerted when this visa policy changes
One email only when this destination’s regime, fees or visas change. One-click unsubscribe.
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
Other visas from Tunisia
Guides to prepare your trip
Transit visa 2026: when a simple layover requires a visa
Staying airside and crossing immigration are not governed by the same rules. When a transit visa becomes mandatory, the Schengen case, the…
7 min readRead the guide →
Visa Refusal: The 10 Most Common Reasons and How to Avoid Them
Funds, home ties, insurance, inconsistencies… The 10 most common visa refusal reasons, how to avoid them, and your appeal options region by…
9 min readRead the guide →
Digital Nomad Visas Around the World: 2026 Guide
Portugal, Spain, Croatia, Estonia, Indonesia, Dubai, Japan… Income requirements, duration, cost and processing times of the main digital…
9 min readRead the guide →