Mexico’s New E-Visa System From August: Easier Access for Migrant Workers

Beginning in August, Mexico will implement a new electronic visa (e-visa) portal to help facilitate the entry of foreign travelers who need a visa. The initiative was launched in an announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) and published in the Official Journal of the Federation (DOF). The travelers will no longer need to attend in person at the consulate; the entire process can be completed online once the new portal is online from application to downloading the approved visa.

Who Is Eligible and What Are the Key Rules?

This e-visa is designed for foreign nationals arriving in Mexico via air for tourism, family visits or cultural purposes. This visa does not apply for land or sea travel and does not allow for work of any kind. The visa is valid for a maximum of 180 days and is 575 pesos (approximately US $32) and there is no fee for babies under the age of two.

Citizens who already have a valid passport from the U.S., Canada, Japan, U.K. or Schengen countries will not be affected as they will not require a pre-authorized visa for tourism.

How Does This Help Migrant Communities?

The National Migration Institute (INM) has also taken steps to streamline relevant immigration procedures. New reforms aim to “simplify, unify and make transparent” processes necessary for obtaining the regional visitor card, regularizations for humanitarian reasons or updates to personal status (i.e., name change, national change, etc.) Processing times are now down to 3 days and 10 days for updates to immigration documents rendering it very efficient.

The e-visa eases the load of consular interviews and passport stamps for travelers from Asia, Africa and Latin America. Migrating for tourism or family visits is now far easier.

Read Also: Complete List of Countries Offering Digital Nomad Visas in 2025

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I’m Shamini, a writer who enjoys exploring and explaining current events. I provide detailed insights and fresh perspectives on various topics, helping readers understand the stories that matter most.

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I’m Shamini, a writer who enjoys exploring and explaining current events. I provide detailed insights and fresh perspectives on various topics, helping readers understand the stories that matter most.

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