Who requires a visa?
TOURIST
CARD
Available only to people entering Mexico on holiday, for reasons of
health, or to engage in scientific, artistic or sporting activities
which are neither remunerative nor lucrative. Valid for the holder only.
Other persons (including minors) travelling on the same passport must
have their own card. The card is a single-entry document and is issued
free of
charge.
The Consular office retains the right to request further evidence of
the applicant's intention to visit Mexico as a tourist whenever such
intention has not been established to the Consul's satisfaction.
The same right applies with regard to evidence of the applicant's financial
means to sustain him/herself while in Mexico.
Where
to get a Tourist Card:
(a) Visitors eligible for Tourist Cards (see below) can be issued with
Tourist Cards by any Mexican Consulate, on board the plane
or at the point
of entry in Mexico.
(b) Tourist Cards must be kept by the visitor during the entire length
of stay as they will have to be presented and stamped on leaving.
Who
can get a Tourist Card:
(a) EU countries for stays of up to 180 days (except nationals of Austria,
France, Greece and Luxembourg who can stay for up to 90 days);
(b) Australia, Canada, Japan and the USA for stays of up to 180 days;
(c) Andorra, Argentina, Bermuda, Chile, Costa Rica, Hungary, Iceland,
Israel, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia,
Switzerland and Uruguay for stays of up to 180 days;
(d) Czech Republic, Israel, Monaco and Poland for up to 90 days;
(e) Korea (Rep. of) for up to 60 days;
(f) Venezuela for up to 30 days.
For requirements and regulations relevant to other nationalities, contact the Mexican Embassy.
Citizens
of the following countries require a passport:
Passport valid for at least 6 months after date of entry required by
all.
Required
documents for visa:
Tourist
Cards:
(a) Passport with a minimum of 6 months' validity.
(b) If applying by post, a covering letter giving dates of entry and
departure. Postal applications must be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed
envelope for recorded or registered delivery.
(c) Return or onward ticket.
(d) Proof of sufficient funds if staying for up to 6 months.
Tourist
Visa:
(a) Passport with minimum of 6 months' validity.
(b) Application form.
(c) 1 passport-size photo.
(d) Original return ticket.
(e) Fee (payable in cash only).
(f) Proof of sufficient funds (US$50 per day) to cover length of stay.
(g) Postal applications must be accompanied by a covering letter specifying
the purpose of the trip and the dates of entry and departure. Applications
should be made in a stamped, self-addressed envelope with recorded or
registered delivery.
Business
Visitors Card:
(a)-(b) and,
(c) 2 passport-size photos.
(d) Letter from applicant's employer accepting financial responsibility
to cover the applicant's stay, which also states the nature of business
to be undertaken and the name and address of the business contact(s)
in Mexico.
For visits of more than 30 days, a multiple-entry card is needed, as
well as a letter from the local Chamber of Commerce (or Department of
Trade and Industry) confirming the sponsoring company is a member of
either body.
(e) Fee (payable in cash, postal order or company cheque).
(f) Postal applications must be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed
envelope with recorded delivery.
Time
required to issue visa:
2
days (in person);
1 week (by post).
Applications should not be made more than 3 months before date of departure.
Costs
of visa:
Tourist:
about $ 36.15 USD or £20.90 GBP.
Business: about $ 96.50 USD or £55.80 GBP.
Technical:about $ 156.70 USD or £90.60 GBP.
Visa
prices fluctuate according to the exchange rate.
Comment:
Required by all except holders of a Tourist Card or visa-replacing document. Nationals of the following countries require a special authorisation from the Ministry of the Interior in Mexico: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Cambodia, China (PR), Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Korea (DPR), Lebanon, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Syria, Taiwan, Turkey and Vietnam. Authorisation takes approximately 3 to 4 weeks.
Further
information: Embassy of Mexico
DUTY FREE:
Up to
2 liters of beer, liquor or wine if the visitor is over 18 years of
age
Up to 200 cigarettes, 25 cigars or 250g of tobacco, if the person is over 18 years of age
A film or video camera and two photographic cameras and up to 12 rolls of virgin film.