Do I Need a Visa for Mexico City, Mexico from India?

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Visa Required
Yes, you need a Mexico visa to visit Mexico City — but holders of certain visas may get easier entry.

For Indian passport holders · Check the linked sources and entry conditions before travel

Visa Details

Indian passport holders normally need a Mexican visa, including for airport transit. Mexico's embassy in India says a valid, multiple-entry, previously used visa from the US, Canada, Japan, UK or Schengen Area can qualify for tourism, business or transit visits up to 180 days. Permanent residence in those jurisdictions or Chile, Colombia or Peru is a separate exemption; temporary residence alone does not qualify. Official sources differ on accepted visa categories and prior use, so confirm your exact document with the Mexican consulate before travel. Keep the supporting visa valid throughout the trip, as advised by the London and Manila missions. Admission and the permitted stay are decided at the border.

Already Have Another Visa?

Holding certain visas can make entry to Mexico easier for Indians:

With a US visa → visa-free entry
With a Canadian visa → visa-free entry
With a Japanese visa → visa-free entry
With a UK visa → visa-free entry
With a Schengen visa → visa-free entry

Transit Through Mexico

Transit visa normally required — check exceptions. Check the airport, documents and connection conditions below before booking.

Transit visa exemptions:

Holders of valid visas from: US visa, Canadian visa, Japanese visa, UK visa, Schengen visa

A qualifying supporting visa can replace a Mexican visitor visa. Mexico's embassy in India requires a valid, multiple-entry, previously used visa; official sources differ on accepted categories and prior use. Qualifying permanent residence is a separate exemption; temporary residence alone is not enough.

Since 22 October 2023, travellers whose nationality requires a Mexican visa need a visitor visa even for an immediate airport connection, unless a supporting-document exemption applies. Obtain the required document before boarding. Confirm the exact supporting visa with the Mexican consulate because official guidance differs.

Sources and references

https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/india/index.php/en/consulares/traveling-to-mexicohttps://www.inm.gob.mx/gobmx/word/index.php/paises-requieren-visa-para-mexico/https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/reinounido/index.php/es/contenido/92-tourist-visahttps://embamex.sre.gob.mx/filipinas/index.php/servicios-consulares/visashttps://www.gob.mx/sre/prensa/information-for-foreign-nationals-transiting-through-mexico-s-airports

Quick Summary

Visa Status
📋Visa Required
Conditional Entry
Yes — 5 visas offer easier access
Transit
Transit visa normally required — check exceptions

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This page shows visa requirements for visiting Mexico City. For complete Mexico visa details including transit rules and all conditions, see the country page.

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