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Mexico Passport & Visa Requirements |
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Entry requirements for Americans: United States citizens travelling by land or sea must either be
in possession of a passport, WHTI-compliant document, or a
government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, as well as
proof of citizenship, such as an original or certified birth
certificate. To enter or re-enter the USA by air a passport or
other valid travel document is required. A visa is not required for
stays of up to 180 days, if holding a Tourist Card/FMT form issued
free of charge by airlines, embassies and at border crossings.
Business travellers do not require a visa for up to 30 days if
holding a FMTTV form.
Entry requirements for UK nationals: British passport holders must have a passport and carry a
Tourist Card/FMT Form. A visa is not required for stays of up to
180 days if holding an endorsed British Citizen passport. If the
passport is endorsed British National (Overseas) the visa exemption
is for a maximum of 90 days. British passport holders travelling on
business can stay visa-free for one month if in possession of a
FMTTV form, which can be acquired on arrival. All other passport
holders require a visa to travel to Mexico. Travellers must have a
return or onward ticket (unless a British Citizen with a Tourist
Card or visa), as well as necessary documents for further travel,
and sufficient funds.
Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadian passport holders must have a passport, or a
government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, as well as
proof of citizenship, such as an original or certified birth
certificate. A visa is not required for stays of up to 180 days if
in possession of a Tourist Card/FMT form issued free of charge by
airlines. Business travellers do not require a visa for up to 30
days if holding a FMTTV form. Travellers are required to have the
necessary documents for further travel, and sufficient funds.
Entry requirements for Australians: Australian nationals must have a passport. A visa is not
required for stays of up to 180 days if in possession of a Tourist
Card/FMT form issued free by airlines. Travellers are required to
have tickets and documents for a return or onward journey, and
sufficient funds.
Entry requirements for South Africans: South Africans require a passport. A visa and Tourist Card/FMT
form with consular stamp is required and is valid for 90 days after
date of issue and good for one entry only. Travellers are required
to have tickets and documents for a return or onward journey, and
sufficient funds.
Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealanders must have a passport. No visa is required for a
touristic stay of up to180 days, if holding a Tourist Card/FMT form
issued by airlines (free of charge). Travellers are required to
have tickets and documents for a return or onward journey, and
sufficient funds.
Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish nationals must have a passport. A visa is not required for
stays of up to 180 days if in possession of a Tourist Card/FMT form
issued free by airlines. Business travellers do not require a visa
for up to 30 days if holding a FMTTV form. Travellers are required
to have tickets and documents for a return or onward journey, and
sufficient funds.
Passport/Visa Note: All visitors must hold a tourist card (FMT form), which is
issued free of charge and obtainable from airlines, Mexican
Consulates, Mexican international airports and border crossing
points. As part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI),
all travellers travelling by air outside the United States are
required to present a passport or other valid travel document to
enter or re-enter the United States.
Note: Passport and visa
requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to
check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate. |
