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Mexico visa for Ecuadorian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Mexico requires Ecuadorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embamex.sre.gob.mx

Which Mexico visa?

Visitor visa without permission to carry out paid activities (visa de visitante sin permiso para realizar actividades remuneradas)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry
Fee
US$56
Processing time
Response within 10 working days

Apply on gob.mx – SRE-01-031 visitor visa

All visa types for Mexico

For the tourist visa, Mexico’s official sources give a standard fee of US$56, and applications are made on gob.mx. Processing time, as Mexico states it: Response within 10 working days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry.

Mexican missions in Ecuador

  • Embassy of Mexico in Quito

    Embassy · Quito

    Avenida 6 de Diciembre N36-165, Quito

    Today 08:00–17:00

Mexico has 1 mission in Ecuador, with its embassy in Quito.

Mexican citizens travelling to Ecuador

MexicoEcuador Visa-free, 90 days Ecuador visa for citizens of Mexico

Travel advice for Mexico

  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Ecuadorian citizens planning a trip to Mexico can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Mexico (updated 20 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Mexico (updated 19 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Ecuadorian citizens can stay in Mexico

How long Ecuadorian citizens may stay in Mexico is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Ecuadorian citizens apply

In Ecuador, applications go to the Mexican embassy in Quito, or to a visa centre acting for Mexico; fees, documents and processing times are published by Mexico.

Mexico’s neighbours for Ecuadorian citizens

Guatemala, the United States and Belize require Ecuadorian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Mexican citizens travelling to Ecuador

Ecuador admits Mexican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Mexico?

Mexico requires Ecuadorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Mexican embassy in Ecuador?

The Mexican embassy in Ecuador is in Quito.

How much does the Mexico tourist visa cost?

Mexico’s official sources give a standard fee of US$56 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Response within 10 working days.

Do Mexican citizens need a visa for Ecuador?

Ecuador admits Mexican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Ecuadorian citizens enter Mexico visa-free?

No; Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Mexico obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.