Mexico
France
France visa for Mexican citizens
Entry requirement
France admits Mexican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mx.ambafrance.org
For longer stays: study, work and residence
France: visa decisions in Mexico
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 354 | 279 | 71 | 20.3% | 9.3% |
| 2024 | 538 | 460 | 49 | 9.6% | 10.0% |
| 2025 | 597 | 523 | 57 | 9.8% | 14.5% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Mexico (Mexico City) received 597 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 523. The refusal rate was 9.8%. That is barely different from 2024 (9.6%). Applications rose by 11% compared with 2024 (538).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.5% of the applications lodged in Mexico that year. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Mexico.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Mexico, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Mexico
FranceMexico Visa-free, 180 days Mexico visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Before travelling from Mexico to France, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Mexican citizens can stay in France
Mexican citizens may stay in France for up to 90 days. Days in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
France and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Mexican citizens in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
France’s neighbours for Mexican citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain admit Mexican citizens visa-free.
French citizens travelling to Mexico
French citizens do not need a visa for Mexico: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Mexico and France.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for France?
France admits Mexican citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Mexican citizens stay in France?
Mexican citizens can stay in France for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do French citizens need a visa for Mexico?
French citizens do not need a visa for Mexico: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
Can Mexican citizens enter France visa-free?
Yes, Mexican citizens can enter France without a visa and stay for up to 90 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.