Mexico is making a big move to modernize its entry system for foreign nationals who require a visa. In the coming weeks, the country will officially roll out an electronic visa (e-Visa) system, replacing the traditional in-person application process at embassies and consulates.
The new e-Visa will apply to travelers who need a visa to enter Mexico by air for purposes such as tourism, business, or visiting family and friends. Instead of enduring long consulate queues and paper-based applications, applicants will now be able to complete the entire process online — from filling out the form to uploading documents and paying the fee.
The cost of the Mexico e-Visa is set at USD 54, covering the full processing and issuance fee. Once approved, the visa will be valid for 180 days and can be used for a single entry by air only. Successful applicants will receive a digital visa with a QR code to present at the airport.
However, it’s important to note that this isn’t a work visa. The e-Visa is strictly for unpaid activities such as tourism, business meetings, or family visits. And like with all visas, approval doesn’t guarantee entry — immigration officers still have the authority to make the final decision at the border.
The official list of eligible nationalities will be published soon by Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For travelers who are exempt from visas — such as citizens of the U.S., Canada, EU, UK, Japan, and South Korea, or holders of valid U.S./Schengen visas — the new system won’t apply.
This shift to digital visas reflects a global trend, making travel smoother and more efficient for millions of visitors. While delays in immigration processing continue in several major Mexican cities, the e-Visa rollout signals Mexico’s intent to improve accessibility and streamline entry for international travelers.
For now, if you’re planning to fly into Mexico and your country requires a visa, keep an eye out for updates — because the next time you apply, it may all be just a few clicks away.