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Visa requirements for Mexico

Who can enter Mexico, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 14, 2026.

Passport holders from 111 countries can enter Mexico without a visa in advance. All 111 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

111 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
1 e-visa
130 visa required

Visa-free entry

111 nationalities

Electronic visa

1 nationality

Brazil

Visa required in advance

130 nationalities

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Mexico

Mexico has 44 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila
Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque
Calakmul
Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
Casa de la Corregidora
Casas Grandes
Chichen Itza
Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla
Ciudad Universitaria
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar Biosphere Reserve
Franciscan Missions in the Sierra Gorda
Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco
Historic Centre of Morelia
Historic Centre of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Albán
Historic Centre of Puebla
Historic Fortified Town of Campeche
Historic Town of Guanajuato and Adjacent Mines
Hospicio Cabañas
Huichol route to Huiricuta
Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California
Luis Barragán House and Studio
Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve
Monasteries on the slopes of Popocatépetl
Palenque
Palenque National Park
Parish and Ex monastery of All Saints, Zempoala, Hidalgo, Mexico
Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal
Prehistoric Caves of Yagul and Mitla in the Central Valley of Oaxaca
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Revillagigedo Islands
Rock Paintings of Sierra de San Francisco
Sian Ka'an
Tajín Veracruz
Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve
Temple of the Inscriptions
Templo y exconvento de San Francisco
Teotihuacan
Tlacotalpan
Upper Gulf of California and Colorado River Delta biosphere reserve
Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino
Xochicalco

Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.

Nearby destinations

Guatemala Belize El Salvador Honduras Nicaragua Cuba

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Mexico?

It depends on your passport. 111 nationalities can enter Mexico without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.

What is the best time to visit Mexico?

March, April, based on Mexico City's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.

What currency is used in Mexico?

Mexican peso (MXN). 1 USD is approximately 18.37 MXN.

What side of the road does Mexico drive on?

Mexico drives on the right.

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Mexico have?

44: Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila, Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque, Calakmul, Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, Casa de la Corregidora, Casas Grandes, Chichen Itza, Church of Santo Domingo, Puebla, and more.

What is the emergency number in Mexico?

911.

What time zone is Mexico in?

Mexico City (UTC-6).

What is the nearest airport to Mexico City?

Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), about 6 km away.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Mexico

Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in North America. It is the northernmost country in Latin America, bordering the United States of America to the north and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast, while having maritime boundaries with the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the southeast, and the Gulf of Mexico to the east. Mexico covers 1,972,550 km2, and is the thirteenth-largest country in the world by land area. With a population exceeding 134 million as of 2026, Mexico is the tenth-most populous country in the world and is home to the largest number of native Spanish speakers. Mexico City is the capital and largest city in Mexico, which ranks among the most populous metropolitan areas in the world.

CapitalMexico City

RegionNorth America

Population131.9M

Area1,964,375 km²

CurrencyMexican peso (1 USD ≈ 18.37 MXN)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+52

Drives on theright

TimezoneMexico City (UTC-6)

Nearest airportMexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 6 km

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites44

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$13,889 (2025)

Tourist arrivals51.1M (2020)

Climate in Mexico City

Warmest April, coolest January, driest December, sunniest May. Best time to visit: March, April.

Monthly climate normals for Mexico City, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	22.2°C	7.3°C	8mm	320h
February	25.6°C	8.8°C	6mm	319h
March	28°C	11.5°C	8mm	355h
April	28.1°C	13.7°C	27mm	349h
May	27°C	12.7°C	36mm	387h
June	26.1°C	13.7°C	88mm	344h
July	24°C	13.4°C	146mm	349h
August	22.7°C	13.1°C	287mm	321h
September	21.8°C	13°C	251mm	288h
October	24.8°C	10.2°C	23mm	342h
November	24.1°C	9.5°C	6mm	313h
December	22.6°C	7.9°C	2mm	333h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Mexico is known for its cuisine, art, archaeology, history, pyramids, music, museums, haciendas, 9,600 km of shoreline, superb architecture, weather from snow-capped mountains in the Sierras to rainy jungles in the southeast and desert in the northwest, many golf courses and excellent fishing. Along with Chile, Colombia, and Peru, this once-poor nation is one of the Pacific Pumas, seeing significant economic growth and improved infrastructure during the 21st century.

Upcoming public holidays

November 16, 2026Día de la Revolución

December 25, 2026Navidad

January 1, 2027Año Nuevo

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