Visa

Process Visitor Inmigration overview

As of 2024, citizens of 69 countries do not require a visa to enter Mexico for tourism or business purposes for up to 180 days.

This includes most countries in Europe, the Americas, and some in the Asia-Pacific region.

BUSINESS TRAVELERS According to Mexican immigration law, business and tourist travelers fall under an immigration status called "visitor.” Visitors are allowed to stay in Mexico up to 180 days.

WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE VISITORS ALLOWED TO PERFORM? Visitors are allowed to perform any type of activity as long as it is not remunerated, and their stay does not exceed 180 days. Attendance to this type of congresses is contemplated within the visitor status.

NACIONALITIES

• Nationals from restricted countries are required to have a visitor visa issued by the Mexican Consulate in their place of residence.
• Nationals from non-restricted countries can visit Mexico with a valid passport.

NON-RESTRICTED NATIONALITIES

However, there’s an exception to the rule: Individuals from restricted nationalities are allowed to enter Mexico if they possess one of the following documents:

• A valid visa from the US, Canada, Japan, the UK, Ireland, or any Schengen country.
• Permanent residence in any of the abovementioned countries.
• APEC card.

Both restricted and non-restricted visitors must have the following documents:

• Valid Passport
• Round ticket
• Hotel reservation
• Congress Confirmation Letter / Invitation Letter
• Congress Itinerary

* It is important to comply with these requirements, as an immigration officer may conduct a brief interview upon arrival at the airport to verify the purpose of the trip.