Information last updated on 19th May, 2023
There are currently no COVID-19 vaccination requirements for entering Mexico. Testing or screening for COVID-19 is no longer regularly conducted, but may occur upon arrival at airports in Mexico. If you present symptoms of COVID-19 you will be directed to a medical facility. Airlines may deny you to board onward flights.
Normal Entry Requirements for Mexico
- If you're visiting Mexico as a tourist then you do not need a visa, but you will need to complete an immigration form and have this with you when you enter and leave Mexico.
- You can get an immigration form either when you arrive (forms are available at border crossings or on-board flights to Mexico) or online in advance from the National Institute of Immigration website. Due to the requirements of the online system, the advance option is only possible if your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your intended date of entry to Mexico.
- You need an immigration form to leave the country. If you lose your immigration form then you can get it replaced at the immigration office at any international airport in Mexico. The cost of a replacement is $500 Mexican Pesos, which is payable at a bank.
- Non-residents of USA will also need to apply for an ESTA visa waiver to enter or transit the United States. You can apply here: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta
We recommend that you refer to these websites for an update of information on COVID-19 and travelling to Mexico:
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO):
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mexico
UK NHS Fit4Travel website: https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations/north-america/mexico
You can sign up for email alerts for updates to these pages online.
It is your responsibility to check the current entry requirements for Mexico, as well as for the country or countries you are travelling to and through after leaving Mexico.
