JapanMexico

Mexico visa for Japanese citizens

Visa-free up to 180 days

Japanese citizens can visit Mexico without a visa for up to 180 days.

Maximum stay
180 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

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

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Mexico

Mexican citizens travelling to Japan

MexicoJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan 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.

For a trip from Japan to Mexico, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).

Good to know

How long Japanese citizens can stay in Mexico

Japanese citizens may stay in Mexico for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Mexico.

Mexico’s neighbours for Japanese citizens

Guatemala and Belize admit Japanese citizens visa-free.

Mexican citizens travelling to Japan

Mexican citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Japan and Mexico.

Frequently asked questions

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Mexico?

Japanese citizens can visit Mexico without a visa for up to 180 days.

How long can Japanese citizens stay in Mexico?

Japanese citizens can stay in Mexico for up to 180 days.

Do Mexican citizens need a visa for Japan?

Mexican citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Japanese citizens enter Mexico visa-free?

Yes, Japanese citizens can enter Mexico without a visa and stay for up to 180 days.

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.