South Korea
Mexico
Mexico visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Mexico, for stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embamex.sre.gob.mx
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Mexican citizens travelling to South Korea
MexicoSouth Korea Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) South Korea 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.
Before travelling from South Korea to Mexico, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).
Good to know
How long South Korean citizens can stay in Mexico
South Korean citizens may stay in Mexico for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Mexico.
Mexico’s neighbours for South Korean citizens
Guatemala and Belize admit South Korean citizens visa-free.
Mexican citizens travelling to South Korea
Mexican citizens do not need a visa for South Korea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Mexico?
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Mexico, for stays of up to 180 days.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Mexico?
South Korean citizens can stay in Mexico for up to 180 days.
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Mexican citizens do not need a visa for South Korea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can South Korean citizens enter Mexico visa-free?
Yes, South Korean citizens can enter Mexico without a visa and stay for up to 180 days.
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.