Mexico
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Canada visa for Mexican citizens
Entry requirement
Canada requires Mexican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 10 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canadainternational.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Mexico
- Embassy of Canada in Mexico City
Schiller 529, 11560 Ciudad de México
- Consulate General of Canada in Monterrey
Torre Gomez Morin 955, Ave. Gomez Morin No. 955, Suite 404, Col. Montebello, 66279 San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Léon, Monterrey
- Consular Agency of Canada in Playa del Carmen
Plaza Paraíso Caribe, Modulo C, Planta 2, Oficina C21 - 24, Av. 10 Sur entre Calle 3 y 5 Sur, M-35, Lote 1, Colonia Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
- Consular Agency of Canada in Cancún
Centro Empresarial, Oficina E7, Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 12, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Quintana Roo
- Consular Agency of Canada in Acapulco de Juárez
Pasaje Diana, Avenida Costera Miguel Alemán 121, L-16, Fracc. Magallanes, 39670 Acapulco, Guerrero, Acapulco de Juárez
- Consular Agency of Canada in Cabo San Lucas
Carretera Transpeninsular Km. 0.5, Local 82, Col. El Tezal, 23454 Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur
- Consular Agency of Canada in Puerto Vallarta
Plaza Peninsula, Local Sub F, Boulevard Francisco Medina Ascencio 2485, Zona Hotelera Norte, 48300 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
- Consular Agency of Canada in Mazatlán
Centro Comercial La Marina Business and Life, Blvd. Marina Mazatlán 2302, Office 41, Col. Marina Mazatlán, 82103 Mazatlán, Sinaloa
- Consulate of Canada in Guadalajara
World Trade Center, Av. Mariano Otero 1249, Torre Pacifico Piso 8, Col. Rinconada del Bosque, 44530 Guadalajara, Jalisco
- Honorary Consulate of Canada in Tijuana
Germán Gedovius No.10411-101, Condominio del Parque, Zona Río, 22010 Tijuana, Baja California Norte
All missions of Canada in Mexico
Canada has 10 missions in Mexico, with its embassy in Mexico City. Consulates: Monterrey, Playa del Carmen, Cancún, Acapulco de Juárez, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and 2 more. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Tijuana.
Canadian citizens travelling to Mexico
CanadaMexico Visa-free, 180 days Mexico visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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 Mexico to Canada, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Mexican citizens can stay in Canada
How long Mexican citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Mexican citizens apply
In Mexico, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Mexico City and the consulates in Monterrey, Playa del Carmen, Cancún, Acapulco de Juárez, Cabo San Lucas and 3 more, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Mexican citizens
The United States requires Mexican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Mexico
Canadian citizens can visit Mexico without a visa for up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Mexican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Mexico?
The Canadian embassy in Mexico is in Mexico City; there are also consulates in Monterrey, Playa del Carmen, Cancún and Acapulco de Juárez.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Mexico?
Canadian citizens can visit Mexico without a visa for up to 180 days.
Can Mexican citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Mexican citizens need a visa for Canada 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.