Delicious cuisine famous around the world, tropical beaches, a good serving of UNESCO world heritage sites, vibrant fiestas and lively jungles are few words you can use to describe the city of Mexico. To be able to visit this vibrant city you need a visa. Read Arooha's blog to find out all the necessary details to obtain a Mexico visa from UAE. Get in touch with us as soon as possible to start the process for you Mexico visa.
Whatsapp NowThe passport you hold and it's originating country is the deciding criteria of whether you are eligible for a on-arrival or pre-arrival visa.
If you are a Permanent Resident of any of the following countries: Canada, the United States of America, Japan, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, any of the countries that make up the Schengen Area, as well as the member countries of the Pacific Alliance (Colombia, Chile and Peru), does not need a visa to enter Mexico for tourism, business or transit reasons. Upon entering Mexico, you must present your current Permanent Resident Card along with your passport.
If you have a valid and valid visa from any of the following countries: Canada, the United States of America, Japan, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or a member of the Schengen Area, you do not need a visa for entering Mexico for tourism, business or transit reasons. When entering Mexico, you must present your valid and valid visa with your passport.
To know if your nationality requires a visa to travel as a tourist to Mexico, consult the following link and confirm this information with your airline in advance.
Electronic authorization
The countries eligible for electronic authorization are:
| Russia | Turkey | Ukraine |
What is the allowed stay duration in Mexici for individuals with electronic authorization?
The stay duration allowed for the above countries are 90 days
The countries eligible for a Mexico on-arrival visa are:
| 1. All European Union Citizens | 13. Hong kong | 25. Peru |
| 2. Andorra | 14. Iceland | 26. Panama |
| 3. Argentina | 15. Israel | 27. Paraguay |
| 4. Australia | 16. Jamaica | 28. Palau |
| 5. Brunei | 17. Japan | 29. Singapore |
| 6. Barbados | 18. Liechtenstein | 30. San marino |
| 7. Bahamas | 19. Marshal Island's | 31. South Korea |
| 8. Belize | 20. Macau | 32. Trinidad and Tobago |
| 9. Brazil | 21. Malaysia | 33. USA |
| 10. Costa Rica | 22. Micronesia | 34. Uruguay |
| 11. Chile | 23. Monaco | 35. Vatican city |
| 12. Canada | 24. New Zealand | 36. Venezuela |
What is the allowed stay duration in Mexico for on-arrival visa holders?
The allowed stay duration for on-arrival visa holders is 90 days (unless specified otherwise).
Pre-arrival Visa
If your passport doesn't belong to any of the above mentioned countries, you need to apply for the pre-arrival visa. Keep reading the blog to get an idea of the neccesary documents and the procedures of obtaining a pre-arrival Mexico visa from UAE.
Mexican pre-arrival visas have been categorized in to two types to suit the traveller’s requirements. They are:
Business
Ideal for all entrepreneurs, businessmen and investors travelingto Mexico for trade, investment or Business reasons
Tourism
This category is suitable for tourists and individuals visiting their family or friends living in Mexico.
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For a successful Mexico visa application process from UAE, the Mexican Embassy requires the applicant to hand over the following supporting documents along with the visa application form.
Required documents for Mexico pre-arrival visa when applying from UAE
Please note that if any of these documents are in Arabic, they need to be translated in to English
having at least 2 blank pages and a validity period of at least 6 months
Completion of the visa application format.
Original and copy of the UAE visa. Which is valid for 03 months from the date of return.
Copy of passport’s first 3 pages and all other valid visa pages
A clear face photograph, without eye glasses, in color, passport size, white background and front.
Original documents proving that the applicant has a stable job, for the past year at least. The document presented must be a letter of employment addressed to the Mexican Embassy Abu Dhabi and should mention the applicant's monthly salary, occupation and date of entry to the company (signed and sealed by the company, Labor Contract).
Original and copy of bank account statements. The document submitted must be an original bank statement for the last three months, reporting the payroll income (signed and stamped by the bank).
he must bring an original and copy of the business license of the company, as well as the bank statement of the company for the last three months (signed and stamped by the bank)
If the applicant travels to attend business meetings or to participate in a conference in Mexico, he / she must bring a letter of invitation from the company or the organizers of the conference, with a copy of an official identification of the signer.
If the applicant is a spouse, student, or minor and is an economic dependent of his spouse or father, he / she must prove the family bond by means of the original marriage certificate or the birth certificate, as well as the documents proving the economic solvency of the relative.
if travelling with family members, eg marriage certificate, birth certificate) and copies of each document
Flight Booking Ticket reservation
Complete stay details, from and to date.
What is the usual procedure when applying for a Mexico visit visa from UAE?
The above mentioned supporting documents have to be submitted to the Arooha visa consultant who is assisting you with the Mexico visa. The below mentioned procedures will be followed upon submission of supporting documents.
Pay the Mexico visa fee and the visa consultation fee, both of which are mandatory
Your documents will be checked by your visa consultant. You can also ask any questions you have and discuss about the most suitable visa type for you.
The Mexico visa application form will be filled and all documents will be rechecked.
You will receive an appointment date to submit the visa application and the supporting documents to the Mexico Embassy.
The visa issue procedure begins.
You will receive a notification when your visa is ready for collection.
Collect your passport with the stamped Mexico visa.
The processing duration may fluctuate between 7 to 10 working days.
Mexico is home to 34 UNESCO world heritage sites. You could be observing butterflies gathering at Monarch butterfly reserve in the morning, head to El Vizcaino (biggest biosphere reserve) in the afternoon or admire the colonial city of San Miguel de Allende. Mexico is not as drug-infested as we think it is. The townsare actually safe and very tourist friendly.
What is the duration of the visa process?
The visa process duration might vary between 7 to 10 working days.
Is hotel booking and insurance mandatory for getting a Mexico visa?
Yes, both are compulsory. Hotel booking is an important criteria for your visa to go through processing. Insurance is important for the applicant's safety to cover in case of sudden injuries or natural disasters while in Mexico.
What do I do if the visa gets delayed by the embassy?
When you are submitting the supporting documents you will receive a receipt by the embassy with their contact number. You can call that number and check the cause of the delay.
Can the visa fee be refunded if the visa gets rejected?
No, the visa fee is not refundable.
Do minors need to be accompanied by parents while travelling to Mexico?
Yes, minors (individuals below 18 years) have to be accompanied by a parents or guardian unless both parents have issued an NOC letter stating their approval of the child’s travel without either of them. The NOC has to be attached with the other supporting documents along with copies of both parents passports and submitted.
