Beginning December 1, 2016, Canadian citizens who are holders of diplomatic or special passports and wish to transit or remain in Mexican territory for a period of up to ninety days, will not require a visa.

The requirements for holders of diplomatic or official passports who do require a visa, are as follows:

1. Visa application printed on one page, double-sided: English version.  Spanish version.
2. Valid diplomatic or official passport and a photocopy of the page containing the photograph and personal data.
3. One photograph measuring 3.9 cm x 3.1 cm, face uncovered, no eyeglasses, frontal view, in color and with white background.
4. Diplomatic note from the Embassy or consular office of the country the passport holder represents.
5. In the case of Canadian officials who will remain in Mexico for more than ninety days or be accredited in Mexico, a diplomatic note from Global Affairs Canada or an official note from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will be required.