Mexico
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Mexican citizens
Entry requirement
Mexican citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £20
- Processing time
- Usually within a day, up to 3 working days
Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for an electronic travel authorisation
All visa types for the United Kingdom
For the ETA, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 6 months per visit.
Where to apply in Mexico
- Embassy of the United Kingdom in Mexico City
British EmbassyPaseo de la Reforma 350 20th Floor, Torre del AngelCol. Juárez, 06600 Mexico City
Today · Closed - Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Cancún
Boulevard Kukulkan, 77500 Cancún
Today 08:00–13:00
British citizens travelling to Mexico
United KingdomMexico Visa-free, 180 days Mexico visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 the United Kingdom, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Mexican citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
Mexican citizens may stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United Kingdom.
How Mexican citizens apply
Mexican citizens apply for the ETA for the United Kingdom online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Mexican citizens
Ireland admits Mexican citizens visa-free.
British citizens travelling to Mexico
British citizens do not need a visa for Mexico: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Mexican citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
How long can Mexican citizens stay in the United Kingdom?
Mexican citizens can stay in the United Kingdom for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the United Kingdom ETA cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £20 for the ETA. Processing time: Usually within a day, up to 3 working days.
Do British citizens need a visa for Mexico?
British citizens do not need a visa for Mexico: stays of up to 180 days are visa-free.
Can Mexican citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Mexican citizens need an ETA for the United Kingdom.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.