Mexico visa and entry requirements for US, UK, Canadian, Australian, NZ and Irish citizens

Citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland do not need a visa for Mexico for tourism, business or transit stays of up to 180 days. On arrival you receive a Formulario Migratorio Múltiple (FMM), which records your permitted stay. There is no electronic travel authorisation requirement for these nationalities. Your passport must be valid for your intended stay, and you should carry proof of onward travel because airlines and immigration officers may ask for it.

The table below summarises the entry rules for the six nationalities this page covers. All are visa‑exempt for tourism, business and transit. The maximum stay is 180 days, but immigration officers can grant fewer days, so check the stamp and the FMM before you leave the desk. (check)

On arrival at a Mexican airport or land border, present your passport and, if asked, proof of onward travel. The immigration officer will issue your FMM and stamp your passport with the number of days you may stay. Keep the FMM with you; you hand it back when you leave. If you lose it, you may need to pay a fine at the airport or an immigration office. (check)

There is no electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for these nationalities. Some airlines include an entry fee in your ticket price; this is not a visa fee. At land borders, the process is the same, and you may be asked to show that you have enough money for your stay.

Mexico does not have a blanket six‑month validity rule for these nationalities. Your passport must be valid for your intended stay. If you are staying 180 days, your passport should be valid for at least that long. Check with your airline, as some carriers apply their own rules. For the latest official guidance, see the passport validity topic. (check)

Immigration officers and airlines can ask to see a return or onward ticket. It is not always requested, but it is wise to have one. If you plan to leave overland, a bus ticket or a written itinerary may satisfy the officer. If you are flying out, your airline will usually require proof of onward travel before boarding.

If you stay beyond the days granted, you face a fine when you leave, and repeated overstays can lead to a ban. If you need to stay longer, apply for an extension at an immigration office (INM) before your permitted stay ends. The process takes days to weeks, so start early. Overstaying by even a day is treated seriously, so set a reminder before your FMM expires. (check)