Skip to content
Back
MexicoVisit & tourismLast checked October 16, 2026

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.

See requirements ↓

Visiting Mexico

Add your passport to your profile, or check it here, to see exactly what you need to visit.

Life in Mexico

Money

3

Currency

Mexican Peso

MXN

Mexican Peso

Cost of living

59

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

1.92–35%

Income tax (national)

VAT (IVA) 16%

Federal annual ISR tariff; 35% above about MXN 4.51 million (2025 bands). Some states add a payroll tax paid by employers.

Official rates, 2025 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

7.0

#12 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

Your edge here Members

What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties

Who it’s for

Foreign nationals who want to visit Mexico for tourism, business meetings, short studies or other unpaid activities for up to 180 days.

Eligibility

  • Visa-exempt nationalities

    Citizens of countries on the SRE exemption list may enter as visitors without pay for a limited stay.

    180 days

    Maximum stay · without remuneration

    • The SRE list changes from time to time
    • Check the current SRE list
    Official wording

    Citizens of countries on the SRE exemption list may enter as visitors for up to 180 days without remuneration. Check the current SRE list; it changes from time to time.

  • Exemption through another country's document

    Travellers of any nationality with a valid US visa or certain permanent residence cards do not need a Mexican visa for tourism.

    • Valid US visa works for tourism, business or transit
    • Permanent residence card from Canada, USA, Japan, UK or a Schengen country
    • Exemption also covers business and transit
    Official wording

    Travellers of any nationality with a valid US visa, or a valid permanent residence card from Canada, the USA, Japan, the UK or a Schengen country, do not need a Mexican visa for tourism, business or transit.

  • Apply at a consulate

    Other travellers apply in person at a Mexican consulate, booking through the 'Mi Consulado' system, with an interview and biometrics.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementEconomic solvency (one option)
  • Document checklistValid passport
  • FeesVisitor visa without permission to work – fee

The full requirements are for members

Create an account and subscribe to see every requirement, the full document checklist, fees, steps, processing times and conditions, and how your profile compares.

  • 6 more requirements
  • 11 documents
  • 1 fee
  • 7 steps
  • Processing times and conditions

Places to visit in Mexico

Attractions picked for you, based on your profile and interests.

Subscriber feature

Finding places for you…

Official sources

Was this page helpful? Helpful Report a concern