Before you apply
Who needs a visa, whether you qualify and the documents Mexico asks for.
4 Mexican resources in this topic
Requirements & how-to guidance
- Mexico visa exemption and the tourist card (FMM)Guidance
How Mexico's visa exemption and tourist card (FMM / FMMD) work — who can enter without a visa, and the single-entry up-to-180-day tourist card.
- Mexico residence cards at the INM explainedGuidance
How Mexico's temporary and permanent resident cards work at the INM — the consulate visa, the 30-day card step, and the non-expiring permanent card.
- Mexico visa and residence eligibilityGuidance
Eligibility for Mexico visas and residence — awaiting review against the official SRE and INM sources.
- Documents for a Mexico visa applicationGuidance
Documents required for a Mexico visa application — awaiting review against the official SRE and INM sources.