Embajada de México en Austria

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I do not have Mexican citizenship, the entry requirements for non-Mexican will depend on the nationality and purpose of travel.

Mexican citizens that hold other nationalities must identify themselves as Mexicans at the moment of entering national territory without exceptions, in accordance with Article 12 of the valid Nationality Law.

Attention! Please read the informative leaflet about entering Mexico for all visitors with or without visa requirement.

I hold a valid passport of one of the member countries of the European Union, including Austria, Slovakia and Slovenia.

Citizens who hold a valid passport from one of the countries of the European Union, including Austria, Slovakia and Slovenia, DO NOT REQUIRE A VISA to travel to Mexico, if the purpose of the trip is tourism, business or transit, and the length of the stay is less than 180 days. In these cases, you will only need to have a passport that is valid at the time of entering Mexico and valid for the duration of your visit.

The above information applies to citizens of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.

If you are a citizen of the European Union but the purpose of your visit to Mexico is different than tourism, transit, student on exchange (one) semester or business, for example: work, or long-term residence as family member, studies over two semesters or to retire, you DO NEED to obtain a visa before traveling. The requirements for each type of visa are available under the “VISAS” section.

The effective entry into Mexican territory is decided on a case-by-case basis by the migration agent at the airport or at the border crossing. Embassies and Consulates of Mexico do not intervene in this process. Not needing a visa does not guarantee that you will be allowed to enter Mexico.

This Embassy has gathered IMPORTANT AND INTERESTING INFORMATION FOR YOUR TRIP TO MEXICO. Please read it carefully.

The entry into Mexican territory is effectively decided in each individual case by the Mexican immigration agent at the point of entry (international airport, land border or seaport). Mexican embassies and consulates do not interfere in this process. The fact that you do not require a visa does not guarantee entry into Mexican territory.

I DO NOT hold a passport of one of the countries of the European Union.

If you are traveling to Mexico for less than 180 days and the purpose of your travel is tourism, transit or business, you DO NOT NEED A VISA if:

You have a valid and unexpired passport from one the following countries and territories: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Iceland, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Lichtenstein, Macau, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America and Uruguay.
You have a valid and unexpired visa (for multiples entries, and regularly stamped on passport) for one of the countries of the Schengen area, the UK, the USA, Canada or Japan.
You have a valid and unexpired permanent resident card from Canada, Chile, Colombia, Japan, Peru, the United States of America, the United Kingdom or any of the countries of the Schengen Area. The card must verbatim say ‘permanent’ (DAUERAUFENTHALTSTITEL for Austria, TRVALÝ for Slovakia or PERMANENT for Slovenia).

In these cases, upon entering Mexico you will invariably need to present your valid passport at the time of entering Mexico and valid for the duration of your visit, as well as your permanent residence permit (point "2a") or valid visa (point "2b"), both valid for the duration of your visit.

IMPORTANT: Travelers holding passports from countries or regions not recognized by Mexico will not be able to obtain a Mexican visa nor will they be granted immigration facilities/concessions, including entry into the country. This applies to Kosovar passport holders, among others.

If the purpose of your trip to Mexico is different from those mentioned above (for example, work, adoption, etc.) and/or the stay is longer than 180 days (for example, study for longer than one semester, work or retirement), you WILL REQUIRE A VISA, regardless of whether you hold the documents listed under point 2a and/or 2b above. The requirements, process and information for your specific visa correspond to the purpose of your trip and can be found in the section “VISAS – Temporal Residence" on this website.

3. If you are not a citizen of one of the countries mentioned in section 1 but are living/working/studying with a temporary resident permit in any member country of the Schengen area (not only the European Union), UK, USA, Canada, Japan, you WILL NEED to obtain a visa in order to travel to Mexico for tourism, transit or business purposes. The requirements for each type of visa are available under the “VISAS” section on this webpage.

4. If your personal situation does not fall under any of the above-mentioned cases, you may verify if your country of origin belongs to the list of states, whose citizens need a visa to enter Mexico (LINK).

Citizens of countries on that list can apply for the corresponding Mexican visa at their nearest Mexican consular office. The requirements for each type of visa are available under the “VISAS” section on this webpage.

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What information do I need to provide at the border/airport to be allowed entry into Mexican territory?

Depending on your nationality and the purpose of your trip, you may or may not need a visa to travel to Mexico. The fact of having a visa, or a passport that does not require a visa, does not guarantee that you will be allowed entry into Mexican territory.

At the (air) port or respective point of entry, the Mexican immigration agent may ask you questions regarding the purpose and/or duration of your visit and how you are going to cover the expenses. Some of the documents commonly required are:

Tourism: hotel reservations, round-trip airline tickets, proof of sufficient financial funds to cover living expenses.
Business: letter from your company (in Spanish) stating that you are an employee and that you will not receive payment from a Mexican company.
Technician: copy of the contract of technology, patent, or trademark transfer; machinery or equipment purchase; technical training of staff; or other documents concerning the production process in a company established in Mexico.
Short-term studies: letter of invitation or acceptance from an institution belonging to the Mexican educational system to participate in courses, research or academic training for a maximum period of 180 days.

Any exception to the above is decided individually at the point of entry (e.g., if someone travels with a one-way ticket only). Mexican embassies and consulates do not intervene in these decisions and cannot guarantee allowance into Mexican territory. But cases of inadmissibility are statistically rare. If this is your case, you can ask to speak with your embassy or consulate. Mexico is one of the most visited countries in the world.

We recommend to read the following information on the immigration process in Mexico and the questions you may have to answer (in Spanish and German):

ENTRY INFORMATION

Requirements for minors (aged under 18) travelling to or from Mexico

Minors who do not have Mexican nationality or who are not resident in Mexico do not have to comply with special requirements to enter or leave Mexico, especially when traveling with both or one parent. Minors who require a visa because of their nationality must apply at the Mexican Consulate or Consular Section of the Mexican Embassy, represented by their parents or legal guardian, as specified in the chapter "VISAS" on this website. Foreign minors traveling to Mexico without their parents or legal guardian should consult the exit and entry regulations of their own country, as well as the airline's requirements. The parents or legal guardians are responsible for unaccompanied minors.

In the case of minors traveling alone or accompanied by a third person, a power of attorney must be granted by both of their parents, or by the legal guardian, at a notary's office in the country of residence (Article 49. II. of the Immigration Act). If the power of attorney is issued in a country other than Mexico, it must be provided with the apostille of the competent authority of that country (click here for information on apostilles in Austria) and a certified translation into Spanish (click here for information on certified translators in Austria). The power of attorney must be presented in original and with two copies and you must include copies of the passports of the minor and his/her parents (or the legal guardian) and the minor's birth certificate along with an apostille. The adult traveling with the minor must present a copy of his/her passport.

In the case of minors who depart from Mexico alone or accompanied by a third person and both of their parents (or the legal guardian) stay in Mexico, you must fill out the Minors' Departure Form (SAM form), available on the website of the Mexican National Institute of Migration: Formato de Salida de Menores (in Spanish)

If the minor has Mexican nationality and also another nationality, the rules valid in Mexico will apply.

I want to travel with my pet.

In Mexico, only cats and dogs are pets allowed to travel. You can find information on the requirements for bringing a pet to Mexico at the following link:

In Spanish:

https://www.gob.mx/senasica/documentos/si-viajas-con-tu-mascota-194177

In English:

https://www.gob.mx/cms/uploads/attachment/file/661654/If_you_travel_with_your_pet.pdf

Airlines may apply other requirements for transporting pets, so you should contact your airline directly.

I want to visit other countries before/after Mexico. What do I need?

Each country decides independently on the terms of entry and exit for its territory. You can obtain updated information on immigration regulations (entry and exit) from the embassies and consulates of each country you would like to visit. Mexican representations abroad only provide information on Mexican laws and regulations.

I want to capture aerial photos in Mexico. Can I use my drone?

Strict rules apply to operating a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) in Mexican airspace, as established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Depending on the type of drone and the intended use, it must be registered with the General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics at the Mexican Ministry of Communications and Transportation, according to the following website (in Spanish): https://www.gob.mx/afac/acciones-y-programas/rpas-drones.

Please also contact your airline about their requirements for the transport of drones.

Detalles: Última actualización: 27 Marzo 2025