🇲🇽 Mexico visa requirements
Do you need a visa for Mexico? It depends on your nationality. 61 passports can enter Mexico visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 3 need an eVisa or travel authorisation, and 130 must apply for a visa in advance. Find your passport below, or review Mexico's general entry requirements.
Mexico ranks #142 of 195 in our Most Welcoming Countries Index, admitting 61 of the other 194 nationalities visa-free or on arrival.
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Second-document exemption
Mexico waives its visa requirement for travellers of any nationality holding a valid US visa, or a valid UK visa, or a valid Schengen visa, or a valid Canadian visa, or a valid Japanese visa. Entry without a Mexican visa for up to 180 days — tourism, business, or transit to another destination.
Verified against Consulate General of Mexico (Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores) on 2026-09-09. Confirm on that page before booking.
Before you travel
Mexico entry requirements (all travellers)
| Passport validity | Valid for duration of stay |
| Return / onward ticket | Required Onward ticket required; tourists issued a Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM) |
| Proof of funds | Required USD 300 equivalent or credit card |
| Travel insurance | Recommended |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended |
| Typhoid | Recommended |
| Routine vaccines | Recommended |
- Most nationalities receive 180 days on arrival
- FMM (tourist card) may need to be completed — keep your copy
- US customs requires declaration of goods over USD 800 on return
Passports that enter Mexico visa-free (61)
Citizens of these countries can enter Mexico without a visa for tourism or short stays.
eVisa / travel authorisation for Mexico (3)
These nationalities must apply online before travelling to Mexico.
Nationalities that need a visa for Mexico in advance (130)
Citizens of these countries must obtain a visa from a Mexico embassy or consulate before departure.
Frequently asked questions
Who needs a visa to visit Mexico?
130 nationalities must obtain a visa before travelling to Mexico, while 61 can enter visa-free, 0 receive a visa on arrival and 3 apply for an eVisa or travel authorisation online. Find your nationality in the lists above for exact details.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Mexico?
Valid for duration of stay.
Do I need proof of funds or a return ticket for Mexico?
Return/onward ticket: required (Onward ticket required; tourists issued a Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM)). Proof of funds: required (USD 300 equivalent or credit card).
Is this Mexico visa information official?
No. isvisarequired.com offers general guidance compiled from public government and IATA sources. Always confirm current requirements with Mexico's official immigration authority or nearest embassy before travel.