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Canada → Mexico: do you need a visa?

SHORT-VISIT ENTRY SUMMARY

Visa-free entry

As a Canada citizen you can enter Mexico without a visa (up to 180 days).

Dataset: February 2026. Confirm current rules with official authorities before traveling. Work, study, and longer stays may require a separate visa.

Which visa are you getting?

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    Visitor Visa — Tourism

    Visitor visa without work permission for tourism, recreation, health, culture, sport, or events up to 180 days.
    Who fits: Non-exempt travelers visiting Mexico for recreation or health, artistic/cultural/sport activities without pay, congresses, conventions, fairs, or exhibitions of a cultural, educational, informative, sport, or artistic character.
    Gov fees: Fees vary by consulate; confirm locally. SRE states payment per the Ley Federal de Derechos. — Confirm amount, currency, and payment method with the consulate before paying.
    Official source: SRE — Visas para Extranjeros (overview) · SRE — Visa de visitante sin permiso para realizar actividades remuneradas · SRE — Motivo de viaje: Turismo
    Citas SRE — consular appointment portal https://citas.sre.gob.mx/

    Documents

    • Valid passport
    • One photograph
    • Proof of legal stay in the country where you apply, if you are not a national there
    • Evidence of one qualifying basis: rootedness (arraigo), economic solvency, or support letter (carta responsiva)
    • Trip context for tourism: purpose, dates, and lodging/itinerary information as requested by the consulate
    • Completed visa application form
    • Fee payment per the Ley Federal de Derechos

    FAQ

    How long can I stay?
    This visitor condition covers stays up to 180 days without remunerated activity.

    Do US visa holders or permanent residents of Canada, the US, Schengen, Japan, or the UK need this visa?
    SRE lists those as migratory facilities that can exempt a short visitor from the visa requirement. Confirm your case with the consulate.

    Can I work remotely from Mexico on this visa?
    Mexico's official visitor lists used here have no remote-worker or digital-nomad category. Do not use a visitor visa for Mexico-based paid work.

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