Visa guide · updated October 2026Do Indians need a visa for Mexico?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Mexico unless they hold a valid visa from the USA, Canada, Japan, the UK or a Schengen country. With one of those you can enter as a tourist, on business or in transit without a Mexican visa, for up to 180 days. Otherwise, apply in person at the Embassy of Mexico in New Delhi.
When you do not need a visa
You can enter without a visa if you hold one of the following:
- A valid visa from the USA, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom or any Schengen country
- Permanent residence in one of those countries
Mexico visa options for Indians
| Option | Who it is for | Stay and validity | Official fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry without a Mexican visa | Travellers holding a valid visa from the USA, Canada, Japan, the UK or a Schengen country | Up to 180 days | No visa fee |
| Visitor visa without permission to work | All other Indian visitors, for tourism, business or transit | Up to 180 days | Set by the Embassy; paid by bank transfer after booking |
Mexico visa fees
| Option | Official fee |
|---|---|
| Entry without a Mexican visa | No visa fee |
| Visitor visa without permission to work | Set by the Embassy; paid by bank transfer after booking |
We could not read the current fee on the Embassy of Mexico’s site, so no figure is quoted. The Embassy takes payment only into its own bank account, after you have an appointment.
Documents required
Official sources do not give a full list for every case; these are the documents applicants are normally asked for. Confirm the exact list when you apply.
- Passport valid for more than 6 months and in good condition
- Visa application form and photo
- Proof of funds or employment
- Travel itinerary
How to apply
Check whether you already hold a valid US, Canadian, Japanese, UK or Schengen visa; if so, you need no Mexican visa.
Otherwise book an appointment through the Embassy’s online appointment system (every applicant needs one, whatever their age).
Gather the documents and pay the fee to the Embassy’s bank account, quoting your passport number.
Attend the Consular Section of the Embassy of Mexico in New Delhi, the only place in India that processes visas.
Processing time
Not published; appointments can be limited, so book early.
Visa application centres in India
Mexico visa applications from India are handled at 1 office in New Delhi.
Where to apply
- New DelhiConsular Section, Embassy of Mexico
New DelhiCentre list from the official sources listed below, checked on 26 October 2026. Centres open and close, so confirm before you travel to one.
Popular places to visit in Mexico
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Mexico City by Gobierno CDMX, CC0; Cancún by Luka Peternel, CC BY-SA 4.0; Guadalajara by Isacdaavid, CC BY-SA 4.0; Oaxaca by Apsu09, CC BY 3.0.
Frequently asked questions
Indian passport holders need a visa for Mexico unless they hold a valid visa from the USA, Canada, Japan, the UK or a Schengen country. With one of those you can enter as a tourist, on business or in transit without a Mexican visa, for up to 180 days. Otherwise, apply in person at the Embassy of Mexico in New Delhi.
Entry without a Mexican visa: No visa fee. Visitor visa without permission to work: Set by the Embassy; paid by bank transfer after booking. We could not read the current fee on the Embassy of Mexico’s site, so no figure is quoted. The Embassy takes payment only into its own bank account, after you have an appointment.
Not published; appointments can be limited, so book early.
Check whether you already hold a valid US, Canadian, Japanese, UK or Schengen visa; if so, you need no Mexican visa. Otherwise book an appointment through the Embassy’s online appointment system (every applicant needs one, whatever their age). Gather the documents and pay the fee to the Embassy’s bank account, quoting your passport number. Attend the Consular Section of the Embassy of Mexico in New Delhi, the only place in India that processes visas.
From the official sources listed at the end of this page, checked on 7 October 2026. Visa rules and fees change, so confirm them on the official site before you apply.
Official sources
The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 7 October 2026. Rules and fees can change, so confirm them before you apply.
- Embassy of Mexico in India: frequently asked questions
- Mexican foreign ministry: foreigners exempt from a visa