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Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2025

Are U.S. citizens required to have a tourist visa to enter Mexico?

Brandy Ruiz, El Paso Matters
no

The Mexican government only requires United States citizens to provide a valid passport or travel document when entering the country, according to the Mexican Consulate website.

Passports must be valid during the entirety of a visitor’s trip.

U.S. citizens may not stay in Mexico without a Mexican visa for more than 180 days, the Mexican National Immigration Institute website states. If a person desires to stay longer, they must apply for a temporary resident visa that allows them to remain in the country for up to four years.

There are over 50 countries whose residents are required to obtain a Mexican visa to enter Mexico, according to the INM website. 

Canada, the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, any of the countries of the Schengen Area, and any of the countries members of the “Pacific Alliance” are exempt from visa requirements.

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