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Germany visa for Mexican citizens
Entry requirement
Mexican citizens do not need a visa for Germany: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mexiko.diplo.de
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Germany: visa decisions in Mexico
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 163 | 147 | 5 | 3.3% | 92.5% |
| 2024 | 200 | 188 | 5 | 2.6% | 93.6% |
| 2025 | 200 | 186 | 8 | 4.1% | 92.5% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Mexico (Mexico City) received 200 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 186. 4.1% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 2.6%: the rate rose by 1.5 points. The number of applications was almost unchanged (200 in 2024).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.5% of the applications lodged in Mexico that year, from 3.3% at the consulates of Spain to 9.8% at those of France. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 4th 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
German citizens travelling to Mexico
GermanyMexico Visa-free, 180 days Mexico visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Mexican citizens can stay in Germany
Mexican citizens may stay in Germany for up to 90 days. Days in Germany count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Germany and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Mexican citizens in Germany count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Germany’s neighbours for Mexican citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria admit Mexican citizens visa-free.
German citizens travelling to Mexico
No visa is needed by German citizens for Mexico, for stays of up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Mexico and Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for Germany?
Mexican citizens do not need a visa for Germany: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Mexican citizens stay in Germany?
Mexican citizens can stay in Germany for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do German citizens need a visa for Mexico?
No visa is needed by German citizens for Mexico, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Mexican citizens enter Germany visa-free?
Yes, Mexican citizens can enter Germany 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.