South Africa
Mexico
Mexico visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
Mexico requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Mexico visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embamex.sre.gob.mx
Which Mexico visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry
- Fee
- US$56
- Processing time
- Response within 10 working days
Mexico’s tourist visa costs US$56 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gob.mx. Processing time, as Mexico states it: Response within 10 working days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry.
Mexican missions in South Africa
Mexico has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Mexican citizens travelling to South Africa
MexicoSouth Africa e-Visa South Africa 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.
South African citizens planning a trip to Mexico can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Mexico
How long South African citizens may stay in Mexico is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South African citizens apply
In South Africa, applications go to the Mexican embassy in Pretoria, or to a visa centre acting for Mexico; fees, documents and processing times are published by Mexico.
Mexico’s neighbours for South African citizens
Guatemala and Belize admit South African citizens visa-free. The United States requires South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Mexican citizens travelling to South Africa
South Africa requires a visa from Mexican citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Mexico?
Mexico requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Mexican embassy in South Africa?
The Mexican embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.
How much does the Mexico tourist visa cost?
Mexico’s official sources give a standard fee of US$56 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Response within 10 working days.
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa requires a visa from Mexican citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can South African citizens enter Mexico visa-free?
No; South African citizens need a visa for Mexico obtained in advance.
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.