The citizens of the following countries do not require a visa to enter Mexican territory:

In America: Argentina, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, United States (those nationalised US citizens must present a document proving their condition), Guatemala, Uruguay and Venezuela.

In Asia: South Korea, Israel, Japan and Singapore.

In Europe: Germany, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Monaco, Norway, Portugal, United Kingdom, San Marino, Sweden and Switzerland.

In Oceania: Australia and New Zealand.

Recommendations for travellers not requiring a visa

• Although you are not required a visa to enter Mexico, you will need to produce the "tourist card", a document that will be delivered at the Mexican consulates, airlines offices, at the airports and travel agencies, after presenting your valid passport.
• The card is valid if you are visiting the country with tourist or medical purposes. It is also valid to participate on sport, scientific or artistic non-remunerated activities.

• If you are visiting Mexico for business you will need a special visa regardless of your nationality.
• US citizens wishing to visit the border zones do not require a tourist card if they are to stay for less than 72 hours.
• The validity of the card fluctuates between 30 and 180 days, being it possible to renovate it at the pertinent offices. The customs officer in charge of stamping your passport decides the timeframe. In the case of citizens from Guatemala and Belize, the maximum time allowed is 15 days.
• Travellers must keep their "tourist card" throughout their trip, for they will have to produce it again for a final stamp when leaving Mexico.
• Minors coming to Mexico, alone or in the company of relatives, will need a notary permission of their parents besides their own passport.
• If they are accompanied by just one of their parents, they must produce a notary permission of the other parent, or otherwise a document that certifies their exclusive custody. Mexican authorities are pretty zealous on such cases.
• If you get into Mexico without the proper permits and documentation, you may end up being fined or even deported to your place of origin.

Recommendations to apply for a visa

If you need a visa to enter Mexico, fill an application form at the embassy or consulate nearest to your home place. Whatever your nationality, it is indispensable to present a passport valid for at least six months, a roundtrip plane ticket, and also proof of your capacity to face the expenses your stay will demand.