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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.

Visas

Required by all except the following, who can obtain a Blue Tourist Card for tourist purposes from their airline on direct flights, at port of entry, or from the Mexican Consulate before traveling:
(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, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic and Slovenia who can stay for up to 90 days);
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bermuda, Chile, Costa Rica, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland and Uruguay for stays of up to 180 days;
(c) nationals of Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep) and Monaco 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. (c) Nationals of the following countries traveling to Mexico on business on one entry and for less than 30 days do not need a business visa: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Israel, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Korea (Rep), Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, UK, USA and Uraguay.

Types of visa and cost

Tourist: US$36 . Business: US$99 . 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 Visitor Carnet (FM3): (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 Passport/Visa Information.

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 Passport/Visa Information.
No Test Required
Departure tax $13, airport tax $8.50 (varies according to airport). Children under two years and transit passengers are exempt. The tax is sometimes included in the price of the ticket.

Mexican Embassy in the UK

16 St George Street, Hanover Square, London W1S 1LX, UK
Tel: (020) 7499 8586 or 7201 0961-3 (visa section).
Website: www.embamex.co.uk

Mexican Consulate in the UK

8 Halkin Street, London SW1X 7DW, UK
Tel: (020) 7235 6393 or (0906) 550 8969 (recorded visa information; calls cost £1 per minute).
Website: www.mexicanconsulate.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1300.

Mexican Embassy in the USA

1911 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20006
Tel: (202) 728 1600.
Website: http://portal.sre.gob.mx/usa

Mexican Consulate in the USA

2827 16th Street, NW, Washington DC 20009, USA
Tel: (202) 1000 or 736 1002.
Website: www.embassyofmexico.org

Hurricane Wilma hit the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico between 21-23 October 2005, including Cancún, Riviera Maya and Cozumel. Cancún airport, many hotels and most other tourist facilities are operating normally. For latest updates issued by the Mexican authorities on services and hotel availability, please consult the website www.caribemexicano.gob.mx.
Most visits to Mexico are trouble-free, but be warned that street crime and kidnappings are on the increase. Travelers should be particularly alert in tourist areas (especially on public transport and when dealing with real or purported policemen) and exercise caution when withdrawing money from cashpoints or exchanging money at bureaux de change.
The threat from terrorism is low but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisaions for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State

Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel