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Mexico: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes No
British Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes Yes No
Other EU Yes Yes No
USA Yes Yes No
Passports: 

A passport valid for at least six months after the date of entry to Mexico is required by nationals referred to in the chart above.

Passport 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.

(c) Immigration authorities may require your return airline ticket or onward ticket and proof of financial means (international credit cards, debit cards or traveller's cheques).

Visas: 

Visas are not required by nationals referred to in the chart above, 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, for 180 days.

Visa note: 

(a) Nationals seeking to visit Mexico on business are advised to check with the consulate regarding visa requirements as they may need to apply for a Non Immigrant Business Visitor carnet (FM3);

(b) Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Mexico.

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