Mexico visit visa for Pakistan passport holders

Mexico requires most Pakistani passport holders to obtain a visitor visa without permission for paid activities before travel. The National Migration Institute (INM) lists Pakistan among countries whose nationals need a visa for tourism, business or other unpaid visits. The usual maximum stay is 180 days, but the officer at the border decides the exact period stamped on entry.

There is an important alternative. INM says you do not need a separate Mexican visa if you hold a valid visa from Canada, the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom or any Schengen country, or permanent residence in those countries or in a Pacific Alliance country (Chile, Colombia or Peru). If you use this route, carry the original visa or residence card with your passport. Airlines and border officers may still ask for hotel bookings, return tickets and proof of funds.

If you need a Mexican visa, apply at the Mexican embassy or consulate that covers your place of residence through the MiConsulado or citas.sre.gob.mx appointment system. SRE 2026 consular fee tables list visas for foreigners at about US$56, with US$54 shown for some long-duration visitor categories. Fees vary slightly by post and are usually non-refundable if the visa is refused, so confirm the exact amount before your interview.

Expect an interview and proof of economic solvency. Consulates commonly ask for a valid passport, a completed form, a photo, bank statements or employment income evidence, and your travel plans. Requirements differ by post, so follow the checklist on the consulate page that will interview you. Do not buy non-refundable tickets until the visa is granted. If documents were issued outside Mexico or the country of the consulate, they may need apostille or legalisation plus a Spanish translation — check that post's rules.

Mexico does not publish an official approval or refusal rate for Pakistani applicants. Use INM's countries-requiring-a-visa page and the SRE consulate that serves you for the latest rules. When you arrive, keep your Mexican visa or the alternative visa or residence document ready, along with proof of onward travel and where you will stay.