World Country Guide

Note
Non-compliance with visa regulations will result in fines and transportation (at the carrier’s expense) to the visitor’s country of origin.

Passports
Passport valid for at least six months after date of entry required by all except the following:
1. nationals of Canada and the USA holding a certified copy of a birth certificate/voter’s card and photo identification (eg driver’s licence or student ID).

Visas
Required by all except the following, who can obtain a Blue Tourist Card for touristic purposes from their airline on direct flights, at port of entry, or from the Mexican Consulate before travelling:
(a) nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for 180 days (except nationals of Australia, Austria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic and Slovenia who can stay for up to 90 days);
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bermuda, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland and Uruguay for stays of up to 180 days;
(c) nationals of Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Monaco and South Africa for up to 90 days;
(d) Venezuela for stays of up to 30 days.

Note
(a) Applicants for Blue Tourist Cards should have a valid passport, return/onward ticket and proof of financial means. (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.

Types of visa and cost
Tourist: £21.20. Business: £57.60. Visa prices fluctuate according to the exchange rate.

Validity
Tourist: Up to six months (single-entry, but double and multiple-entry in particular circumstances). Business Visitor: Up to one year. Visas must be used within 90 days of issue. Extensions for visas must be submitted 30 days before the expiration of the allocated visa.

Application requirements
Tourist: (a) Valid passport with photocopy. (b) Completed application form. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) Fee (payable by cash or postal order only). (e) Proof of sufficient funds (eg last three bank statements and letter stating current salary, or original letter from the person who financially supports the traveller. (f) Letter specifying the purpose of the trip and the dates of entry and departure. (g) Dependent on nationality, either reference letter from employer/educator or original and photocopy of return, or onward, ticket. (h) Proof of permanent residence in country where application is being made. Business Visitors Card: (a)-(b) and, (c) Two identical 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. (e) Letter from company in Mexico to be visited, explaining purpose of visit. (f) Fee (payable in cash, postal order or company cheque). (g) Postal applications must be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope with recorded delivery.

Note
a) Non-British nationals seeking to visit Mexico on business are advised to check with the Consulate regarding visa requirements and fees. (b) Vaccinations against cholera and yellow fever are required by the Mexican Immigration Office if the visitor has been in an infected area two weeks prior to entry into Mexico. They are not required for transit passengers remaining in the airport.

Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.

Working days required
Two in person; one week by post. Applications should be made in good time as it may take up to four weeks for some nationals.

Temporary residence
Application should be made to the Mexican Home Office with proof of sufficient funds to cover length of stay without working. Contact the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) for further details; see Contact Addresses section.