VISA TO ENTER MEXICO

Who requires a visa?

A tourist visa may be used for studies of up to 6 months, depending on nationality.

A student visa may be required for studies of over 6 months, depending on nationality.

Citizens from the following countries may be exempted from tourist visa requirements (a tourist card will be issued instead):
Andorra, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Bermudas, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Monaco, Norway, New Zealand, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela, Yugoslavia

* Nationals from Ecuador, El Salvador and Jamaica do not require a Visa, but all of them have to obtain Tourist Card stamped by the Mexican Consulate

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) traveling 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.

Note:
(a) Visitors eligible for Tourist Cards 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.
 

What documents will be required?
In all cases the following will be required:

Valid passport
Round trip ticket

Depending on nationality and/or visa requirements, the following may also be required:
Completed application form
3 passport size photos
Transcript of grades
 

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:
Average 2 days; up to 3 weeks, depending on nationality.

What is the cost of a visa?
Varies, depending on nationality:

Approx. US$17 - $30
How long is the visa valid for?
Student visas are valid for one year.

Tourist visas and cards are valid for up to 6 months (180 days).
 

Other information: 
Note: Minors under the age of 18 and traveling alone or with only one parent or with someone other than parents must have a notarized letter of permission signed by the parent/parents not traveling. In case of divorce, parents custody document is permissible in lieu of notarized letter.