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Entry requirement · United Kingdom passport

Do British citizens need a visa for Mexico?

Passport United Kingdom
Destination Mexico

United Kingdom passport holders can enter Mexico without a visa for up to 180 days.

Answer Visa-free 180 days

No visa needed

Entry requirement
Visa-free
Maximum stay
180 days
Apply before travel
No
Last updated
February 2026

What United Kingdom passport holders need to do

  1. Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
  2. Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
  3. Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.

United Kingdom is one of 63 passports in the “visa-free” group for Mexico. See the full Mexico visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in North America for United Kingdom passport holders

Mexico is one of 118 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the United Kingdom passport, which ranks #6 worldwide with a mobility score of 162. Of 23 destinations in North America, 21 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Antigua and Barbuda Visa-free 180 days
Bahamas Visa-free 240 days
Barbados Visa-free 180 days
Belize Visa-free –
Costa Rica Visa-free 180 days
Dominica Visa-free 180 days
Dominican Republic Visa-free –
El Salvador Visa-free 180 days
Grenada Visa-free 90 days
Guatemala Visa-free 90 days
Haiti Visa-free 90 days
Jamaica Visa-free –

All visa-free countries for the United Kingdom passport

Frequently asked questions

Do British citizens need a visa for Mexico?

United Kingdom passport holders can enter Mexico without a visa for up to 180 days.

How long can United Kingdom passport holders stay in Mexico?

Up to 180 days without a visa.

Do Mexico citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Mexico passport holders do not need a traditional visa for the United Kingdom, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.

Mexico visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Mexico before you book.