- Tourist Visa – For tourism, vacations, and leisure activities.
- Business Visa – For attending business meetings, conferences, or commercial activities.
- Family or Friend Visit Visa – For visiting relatives or friends in Mexico.
- Transit Visa – For stopovers while en route to another destination.
Citizens of countries like Canada, the EU, USA, and Japan do not need a visa for stays up to 180 days for tourism, business, or transit. Instead, they need to obtain a Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM) or Mexican Tourist Card, available upon arrival or online.
- Where to Get – Available upon arrival at airports/borders or online.
- Validity – Usually valid for up to 180 days.
- Requirements – Passport, return/onward flight tickets, accommodation details.
- Visa Application Form – Completed and signed.
- Valid Passport – At least 6 months validity beyond intended stay.
- Passport Photos – Two recent compliant photos.
- Financial Proof – Bank statements, employment/sponsorship letters.
- Travel Itinerary – Round-trip flight bookings or transport proof.
- Accommodation Proof – Hotel bookings or host invitation letter.
- Travel Insurance – Recommended, but not mandatory.
- Tourism – Detailed itinerary
- Business – Invitation letter from Mexican company
- Family – Invitation letter from relative/friend in Mexico
Additional Documents –
- Submit Application – At Mexican Embassy/Consulate in your country.
- Visa Fees – Typically $36 to $48 USD (varies by country).
- Processing Time – 10–15 business days. Apply 3+ weeks in advance.
- Visa Interview – May be required. Be ready for questions about your plans and ties to your home country.
Once approved, you will receive a visa sticker in your passport. Present this along with your FMM card upon arrival in Mexico to immigration officers.
- Eligibility Check – To determine visa or FMM requirements
- Document Preparation – Help with compiling all required documents
- Application Submission – Support with embassy/consulate appointments
- Insurance Guidance – Assistance with finding compliant travel insurance
- Invitation Letters – Help with drafting for family/business visits
- Interview Preparation – Practice sessions and common Q&A
- Post-Visa Support – Travel, hotel, and itinerary arrangements
If you wish to stay beyond your FMM or visa validity, you may apply for an extension or a temporary residence permit while in Mexico.
VisaCandy can help with your extension process.
- FMM is required even for visa-free travel.
- No work allowed on tourist visa or FMM.
- For multiple entries, ensure you apply for a multiple-entry visa.
VisaCandy makes your Mexico visa journey easy, safe, and efficient. Let us know how we can help!