Can you enter Mexico with US Visa?

Can You Enter Mexico with US Visa? (2024 Regulations)

Tell us if this is you……. After roaming around in America for a while, now you’re started thinking to have a look at its neighboring country Mexico.

Can’t blame you.

Mexico is a land of marvels.

This North American country is called a land of treasure where even a lifetime would not be enough to discover everything from this hidden gem.

Now the big question arrived- Can you enter Mexico with US Visa?

Fortunately, yes, you can. Citizens of the USA do not need visas to enter Mexico as tourists for less than 180 days. Additionally, any nationality with a valid US visa is allowed to travel to Mexico without any separate visa.

Here are the details of the visa facilities:

  • Approved Visa Category: Multiple-entry non-immigrant US visas – B1, B2, B1/B2, F1, J1, H1 and L1 only
  • Visit Terms: The visa must be used.
  • Stay Permission: 180 Days
  • Prior Approval: Not required
  • Other terms:
    • US visa & Passport must be valid for the entire stay in Mexico

Government Sources:

Is Mexico visa on arrival with a US visa?

Mexico has implemented an Electronic Travel Authorization (also known as an “ESTA” or “Forma Migratoria Multiple” or “FMM”) that allows citizens of certain countries to enter Mexico for tourism or business purposes for a maximum stay of 180 days without a visa.

And this FMM tourist card can be applied Online.

But remember, you can enter Mexico with this card only by air or land. It does not apply to ports. Citizens can easily enter Mexico from….

  • USA,
  • Canada
  • Australia
  • The UK
  • Ireland
  • Japan
  • New Zealand
  • Most EU countries
  • Pacific alliances (Peru, Chile, Columbia)

Mexico visa for Bangladeshi with a US visa

No matter what your nationality, having a US visa means your door is open in every country (well almost all countries).

A lot of questions are spinning in my mind about this. Ok, let’s try to answer some of your questions.

Do Bangladeshi passport holders need visas for Mexico?

Bangladeshi citizens traveling to Mexico with a valid US visa don’t need a prior visa to enter (and an additional 20 countries). They can just claim visas on arrival at any international port. You need to have a valid US visa and used it at least once to enter the US.

And without a US visa, you need to face the embassy with the whole procedure as a Bangladeshi. Not to mention- currently, all the visa processing of Bangladeshi citizens is handled in the New Delhi embassy. and it’s really challenging to get a visa approved.

What documents do I need to enter Mexico as a tourist?

To enter US with a Bangladeshi passport, you need to have the following:

  • A valid Bangladeshi passport (with at least six months validity remaining) 
  • Your travel itinerary, including your accommodation details and return or onward ticket
  • Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your stay

Can I travel to Mexico with US h1b visa?

US h1b is the visa for temporary foreign employees in specialty occupations.

If you hold a valid H1B visa for the United States, you may be able to enter Mexico for tourism or business purposes without obtaining a visa. But you can just claim a visa on arrival at Mexico port.

A big disclaimer:

Immigration policies and requirements are subject to change. That’s why we recommend staying informed and up-to-date on the latest information before making any travel plans. Let us know if you have any queries regarding anything about the Mexico visa.

28 thoughts on “Can You Enter Mexico with US Visa? (2024 Regulations)”

  1. Hi
    I am planning to visit Cabo in Dec’2023 and was wondering if I can enter Mexico with a valid H1B visa stamp.
    In one of the paragraphs, H1 is amongst the approved US visa categories which do not need any additional Mexico tourist visa. But in the other it says that “h1 people may enter”. So just wanted to make sure.
    Thanks in advance.

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  2. Dear Sir, I hold 10 years use visa ( b1, b2 ) since June 2023. Can visit Mexico ? Waiting for your kind reply.

    Best regards

    Tapas Dutta

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  3. Hello,

    planning to visit Mexico with my wife for our honeymoon. I hold the J1 visa and she has j2 visa. what is the best way to go about this?

    thank you

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  4. Hi, I am from Vietnam and have American visa. Am I allowed to enter Mexico directly from my country without flying to the US first?
    If yes, do they require the minimum amount of time to stay in the US before arriving in Mexico?
    I hope to receive your advice on this.
    Thank you.

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  5. I have b1/b2 US visa
    Can I go to Mexico direct without visiting US before?
    I mean new US visa and plan to go to Mexico before US

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  6. I am a permanent US resident with a valid US visa but my passport is from my country of origin. Can I go to Mexico for a 4 day vacation?

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  7. I have a valid US visa and wish to travel to US and for 5-6 days to Mexico and back to US for few days. Is that possible and what is the process?

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  8. Dear,
    Greetings!
    I wanted to know if it is okay if I travel to Mexico directly (without landing in the USA) with a new valid US visa (Multiple Entry B1/B2). Earlier, I traveled to the USA in October 2023 with my previous US visa (expired in April 2024) and obtained a new 5-year multiple entry B1/B2 visa in March 2024 (before expiration of previous visa).

    Your response in this regard would be highly appreciated.

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  9. Hi i have a philippine passport with us visa valid for 10yrs i will go to us then plan to visit mexico for a few days then go back again to the us before flying back to the philippines, can i go to mexico without a visa?

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  10. Dear,
    Greetings!
    I wanted to know if it is okay if I travel to Mexico directly (without landing in the USA) with a valid US visa (Multiple Entry B1/B2)

    Reply
  11. Hi ,

    i am an iraqi passport holder with US visa B1/B2 an i want to travel to Cancun for 1 week. do i need visa or Mexico tourist card? Or FMM

    Reply

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