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Country guideLast checked October 16, 2026

Visas and immigration in Mexico

4 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Investors & entrepreneurs 1
Asylum & protection 1
Citizenship 1

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Visiting Mexico

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 16, 2026.

63 passports visa-free
1 passport needs an eTA or eVisa
185 passports need a visa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Visitor visa without permission to work (Visa de Visitante sin permiso para realizar actividades remuneradas) for tourism
Mexico lets citizens of a list of countries (including the USA, Canada, the UK, EU states, Japan, Korea, Australia, and many Latin American states) enter as visitors without a visa for up to 180 days. Anyone, whatever their nationality, is also exempt if they hold a valid US visa, or a valid permanent residence card from Canada, the USA, Japan, the UK or a Schengen country (other consular pages add valid visas from those countries). Everyone else must apply in person at a Mexican consulate for the visitor visa without permission to work, which costs USD 56 and requires proof of economic solvency or ties.
Temporary only
Last checked October 16, 2026
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Investors & entrepreneurs1 pathway

Visa de Residente Temporal por solvencia económica
Mexico's temporary resident visa lets foreigners live in Mexico for more than 180 days and up to 4 years. One way to qualify is to show economic solvency, through a high average savings or investment balance or a steady monthly income from employment or pension. You apply at a Mexican consulate, then exchange the visa for a resident card at the National Migration Institute (INM) within 30 days of entering Mexico. Each consulate publishes its own USD thresholds.
May lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 16, 2026
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Asylum & protection1 pathway

Recognition of refugee status and complementary protection
People in Mexico can ask the Mexican Commission for Refugee Assistance (COMAR) to recognise them as refugees, generally within 30 working days of entry. COMAR issues a proof-of-procedure document (constancia de trámite) and must decide within 45 working days, though times have grown. If refugee status is refused, COMAR must consider complementary protection; both lead to permanent residence.
Can lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 16, 2026
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Citizenship1 pathway

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