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Mexico visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Mexico? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Central America | Continent: North America

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63Visa-free
3eVisa
0Visa on arrival
132Visa required

Mexico entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 63 can enter Mexico visa-free (most commonly for up to 180 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 3 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure and 132 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

63 of 198 passports can travel to Mexico without arranging anything before departure.

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Mexico entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Mexico
United States of AmericaVisa-free (180 days)
United KingdomVisa-free (180 days)
CanadaVisa-free (180 days)
AustraliaVisa-free (180 days)
GermanyVisa-free (180 days)
FranceVisa-free (180 days)
IndiaVisa required
ChinaVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required
BrazilVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Mexico visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Mexico.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa00054
Asia90141
Europe34029
North America90013
Oceania5009
South America6006

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 63
eVisa 3
Visa required 132

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Mexico?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 63 can enter visa-free, 3 need an eVisa and 132 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Mexico without a visa?

63 passports have visa-free access to Mexico, including United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Argentina, Barbados, Jamaica and others. The most common visa-free stay is 180 days.

Does Mexico offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Mexico. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Can I apply for a Mexico eVisa online?

3 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Mexico. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do North American passport holders need a visa for Mexico?

Of 22 passports from North America, 9 can enter Mexico visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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