Mexican passport: 158 visa-free countries 2026

Updated May 2026. By FlightsMX Editorial Team · 7 min read · Verified with SRE Mexico, INM, Henley Passport Index 2026.

Bottom line: The Mexican passport gives you visa-free access to ~158 countries in May 2026 — includes all 27 Schengen states (90/180 days), United Kingdom (6 months tourism), Japan (90 days), South Africa (90 days), Pacific Alliance (Colombia, Chile, Peru with INE/passport). Countries that DO require visa: USA (B1/B2 mandatory), Canada (eTA/visa), Russia, mainland China (e-visa), Vietnam, India, Cuba (Tourist Card), Australia (ETA).

In this guide

1. Summary: visa-free, e-Visa, visa-required ranges
2. Visa-free countries from Mexico (complete list)
3. Countries with e-Visa (online)
4. Countries with required visa (B1/B2 USA, etc.)
5. Countries with visa-on-arrival (VOA)
6. Top paisano-friendly visa-free destinations
7. FAQs

Summary: visa-free, e-Visa, visa-required ranges {#summary}

2026 Mexican passport statistics

• Visa-free on arrival: ~120 countries
• Visa-on-arrival (VOA): ~25 countries
• e-Visa (online): ~10 countries
• Pre-arrival visa required: ~40 countries

Total destinations without pre-arrival visa (visa-free + VOA + e-Visa): ~158 countries

Global ranking of Mexican passport

Henley Passport Index 2026: position ~25 (out of ~199 countries).

Compared with:

• USA: position 7
• EU average: position 5-15
• Argentina: position 20
• Brazil: position 18
• Colombia: position 39
• Chile: position 17

Visa-free countries from Mexico (complete list) {#visa-free}

Schengen Europe (27 states, 90/180 days)

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Romania, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland (non-EU Schengen).

For Mexicans: no pre-arrival visa. Counts vs. 90/180 Schengen rule. See guide

Non-Schengen Europe

• United Kingdom (180 days tourism, no visa)
• Ireland (90 days)
• Cyprus (90 days)
• Albania, North Macedonia, Serbia, Bosnia, Montenegro (90 days)
• Monaco, San Marino, Andorra, Vatican, Liechtenstein (Schengen de facto)

Asia visa-free

• Japan (90 days tourism)
• South Korea (90 days)
• Taiwan (90 days)
• Hong Kong SAR (180 days)
• Macau (30 days)
• Philippines (30 days)
• Thailand (30 days)
• Malaysia (90 days)
• Singapore (30 days)
• Indonesia (Bali tourist card on arrival — semi-VOA)
• Israel (90 days)
• Turkey (e-Visa or visa-on-arrival)

Americas visa-free / VOA / e-Visa

• Canada: eTA required (CAD $7, online, 5 min)
• USA: B1/B2 mandatory pre-arrival
• Latin America:
  • Colombia, Chile, Peru (90 days, INE or passport via Pacific Alliance)
  • Argentina, Brazil (90 days, passport required)
  • Uruguay, Paraguay (90 days)
  • Ecuador, Bolivia, Venezuela (90 days)
  • Cuba (Tourist Card $35, NOT formal visa)
  • Dominican Republic (tourism card $10)
  • Puerto Rico (US territory — requires B1/B2)
  • Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Belize (90 days)

Africa visa-free

• South Africa (90 days)
• Egypt (e-Visa or visa-on-arrival)
• Morocco (90 days)
• Tunisia (90 days)
• Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini (90 days)
• Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe (e-Visa or visa-on-arrival)
• Senegal, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire (no pre-arrival visa, verify)

Oceania

• Australia: ETA required (AUD $20)
• New Zealand: NZeTA (NZD $23, online)
• Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu (visa-free)

Caribbean

• Jamaica, Trinidad, Barbados, Grenada, St. Lucia (visa-free 30-90 days)
• Bahamas (90 days)
• Aruba, Curaçao, St. Maarten (90 days — Dutch territories)

Countries with e-Visa (online) {#e-visa}

E-Visa = apply online before traveling, receive digital document. Faster than traditional visa.

How to apply e-Visa

1. Visit official government site (not intermediary agent — scam risk)
2. Upload passport photo + digital photo of yourself
3. Pay with credit or debit card
4. Receive e-Visa by email — print and bring with you

Verified official sites

• India: indianvisaonline.gov.in
• Egypt: visa2egypt.gov.eg
• Turkey: evisa.gov.tr
• Sri Lanka: eta.gov.lk
• Vietnam: evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn

Countries with required visa (B1/B2 USA, etc.) {#visa-required}

USA — B1/B2 visa always required

• B1/B2 visa: $US 185 procedure, appointment at USA consulate in Mexico
• Wait times: CDMX 18-24 months (May 2026), Tijuana 18 months, Monterrey 12 months
• Validity: 10 years (renewable)
• Allows: tourism + business + family visits up to 6 months per visit

Canada — eTA + specific visa

• eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization): $CAD 7, 5 min online
• NOT a visa, electronic authorization
• Validity: 5 years or until passport expiry
• For Mexicans: eTA required since 2009

Other pre-arrival visa required countries

Countries with visa-on-arrival (VOA) {#voa}

VOA = visa at airport on arrival. Pay at counter, get stamp, enter.

Asia VOA

• Cambodia (also e-Visa): $US 30 on arrival
• Laos (NOT Thailand mainland, only Vientiane): $US 40
• Nepal: $US 30
• Mongolia: $US 50 (1 month tourism)
• Maldives: FREE on arrival (30 days)

Africa VOA

• Egypt (parallel with e-Visa): $US 25 on arrival
• Kenya: $US 51 on arrival (also e-Visa $51)
• Tanzania: $US 50 on arrival
• Zambia, Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, Mozambique: $US 25-50 on arrival
• Madagascar: $US 35

Americas / Caribbean VOA

• Cuba: Tourist Card $US 35-40 on arrival (NOT formal visa)
• Dominican Republic: Tourism card $US 10 on arrival
• Some small Caribbean islands: VOA free or $US 5-15

Oceania VOA

• Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu: FREE on arrival

Top paisano-friendly visa-free destinations {#paisano-friendly}

For Mexican VFR corridors

For leisure vacations

Countries where Mexicans are BADLY received (visa-free but often rejected)

Some countries officially allow visa-free entry but practice selective rejection of Mexicans:

• Croatia, Slovenia: occasional rejections for “suspicious economic profile”
• Ireland: high rejection rates last 2 years for Mexicans without clear hotel reservation + return ticket
• Australia: ETA approved but occasional border rejection

Tip: ALWAYS carry return ticket + hotel reservation + proof of funds.

FAQs {#faq}

My Mexican passport expires in 5 months — can I travel to Schengen?

NO. Schengen requires 6+ months validity at moment of exit. Renew at INM (regional offices) or Mexican consulate before.

How much validity do I need for USA?

USA accepts valid passport — the 6-month rule is Schengen, NOT US CBP. But if your passport expires within your stay, CBP can limit your stay.

Can I travel with Mexican INM passport (not SRE)?

NO. Only the Mexican SRE passport (with your name + photo + biometric chip) is valid for international travel. INM/CURP are NOT passports.

Is express Mexican passport more expensive?

Regular SRE passport: $MXN 2,200-3,200 (May 2026, depends on 3-10 year validity). Express passport: $MXN 4,500-5,500. Both valid for all destinations.

If I was deported from USA 5 years ago, can I travel to Canada?

Yes, technically. eTA Canada doesn’t verify USA history. However, if your deportation was criminal, Canada CBP can reject you at border. If you have USA-deportation history, consult immigration lawyer first.

Can Mexican immigration deny me exit?

Yes in rare cases:

• If you have arrest warrant (criminally wanted)
• If your passport reported stolen/lost
• If you’re minor without parental permission
• If your USA B1/B2 visa was cancelled (depends on destination)

Does my USA B1/B2 visa work for entering Schengen?

NO. USA and Schengen are separate systems. Your USA visa doesn’t give you access to Schengen. For Schengen: Mexican passport (visa-free 90/180).

Is biometric Mexican passport worth more than normal?

NO. All Mexican passports issued since 2010 are biometric. The distinction is validity (3, 5, 10 years) and cost.

How to verify visa status for my destination?

1. SRE consultaweb: gob.mx/sre/consultainmigracion (official list)
2. VisaHQ Mexico (private but useful): visahq.com.mx
3. Henley Passport Index: henleyglobal.com/passport-index
4. Embassy of destination in Mexico: contact direct

If I have dual Spanish nationality, which passport do I use?

• Exit Mexico: Mexican passport
• Enter Schengen/EU: Spanish passport (you’re EU citizen)
• Third country: either (Spanish passport has 189 visa-free vs. Mexican 158 — prefer Spanish for max access)
• Exit EU/Spain: Spanish passport
• Enter Mexico return: Mexican passport

Sources

• SRE Mexico — Consult visa requirements by country (May 2026)
• INM Mexico — Mexican passports (May 2026)
• Henley Passport Index 2026 (May 2026)
• Schengen Visa Info — Mexican passport (May 2026)
• Embassies/consulates of destination in Mexico DF (verified May 2026)

Related reading

• Paisano baggage CBP complete guide
• Schengen 90/180 for Mexicans
• Bogotá-CDMX flight Pacific Alliance

Edited by FlightsMX Editorial Team. YMYL: verified with SRE Mexico + INM + Henley Passport Index. Visa rules change — verify with embassy before traveling.