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Do Brazil passport holders need a visa to visit Mexico?

Brazilian ordinary passport holders need a visa for Mexico. Since 5 February 2026, those flying in for tourism can apply online for an electronic visitor visa (e-visa); travelers by land or sea still need a consular visa. Brazil is NOT visa-free for Mexico. Mexico suspended the visa exemption in December 2021 and imposed a full visa requirement in August 2022. As of 5 February 2026, Mexico reinstated an electronic visitor visa (e-visa) for Brazilian nationals who enter EXCLUSIVELY BY AIR as visitors without permission for paid activities. The e-visa is applied for online at the SRE portal (visaelectronica.sre.gob.mx), is single-entry, valid for 180 days from issuance, and permits a stay of up to 180 days; a new e-visa is required for each entry. Brazilians traveling by land or sea, or whose e-visa is refused, must obtain a traditional consular visitor visa by appointment. Brazilians who already hold valid permanent residence or a valid visa for the US, Canada, Japan, the UK or a Schengen country may enter Mexico visa-free under that exemption.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Electronic visitor visa (e-visa) for air travel; consular visa for land/sea
Maximum stay
Up to 180 days per entry
per entry
Entries
Single entry (new e-visa required for each entry)
from issue date
Visa fee
USD $10 (e-visa); consular visa fee separate
consular fee only
Processing time
Often same day; up to ~48 hours
standard track
Validity
180 days from date of issuance
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your entry mode
The e-visa is valid only if you enter Mexico by air. If arriving by land or sea, you must instead book a consular appointment for a traditional visitor visa.
· Air only· Land/sea = consular
/02
Check for an exemption
If you hold valid permanent residence or a valid visa for the US, Canada, Japan, the UK or a Schengen country, you may enter Mexico visa-free and skip the e-visa entirely.
· US/CA/JP/UK/Schengen
/03
Apply online at the SRE portal
Go to the official electronic visa site (visaelectronica.sre.gob.mx) and complete the application as a visitor without permission for paid activities.
· Official portal
/04
Upload documents and pay
Provide a valid passport copy, travel itinerary and proof of onward/return travel, then pay the USD $10 fee by Visa or Mastercard.
· USD $10· Card payment
/05
Receive authorization by email
Approved e-visas are generally issued the same day (up to ~48 hours). Save and print the QR-coded authorization for airline check-in.
· QR code
/06
Travel and clear immigration
Airlines verify the e-visa at check-in; present passport and e-visa to the immigration officer on arrival. Admission and the exact stay granted are at the officer's discretion.
· Officer discretion
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items
Personalized checklist
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Brazilian passport valid for the duration of stay
required
Approved Mexican e-visa (printed QR authorization) for air entry
required
Confirmed round-trip / onward flight itinerary
required
Proof of departure from Mexico
required
Visa or Mastercard for the USD $10 fee
required
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking / host address)
recommended
Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
Travel/medical insurance
recommended
Consular visitor visa instead of e-visa if entering by land or sea
conditional
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Electronic visa (e-visa) feeUSD $10Air entry; paid online by Visa or Mastercard
Consular visitor visa fee~USD $48For land/sea entry or if e-visa is refused; varies by consulate
Tourist card (FMM/visitor permit)Included in air ticketAir arrivals typically have the visitor fee bundled into the airfare
Total estimateUSD $10 — USD $48incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Electronic visa (e-visa) online
Same day to ~48 hours
Apply online for air travel; fastest route for eligible tourists.
Consular visitor visa
1 to 20 days
By appointment at a Mexican consulate; required for land/sea entry or after e-visa refusal.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Visiting family or friends
Brazil and Mexico have strong people-to-people ties driving short visits.
High
/02
Beach and resort tourism
Cancún, Riviera Maya and Los Cabos are popular destinations for Brazilian travelers.
High
/03
Business meetings and conferences
Corporate travel between the two largest Latin American economies is common.
Medium
/04
Cultural and heritage tourism
Mexico City, archaeological sites and culinary tourism attract repeat visits.
Medium
/05
Transit / stopover
Connections via Mexican hubs to other parts of the Americas.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
Brazil to Mexico route verified
Confirmed via the Mexican SRE and Fragomen/Newland Chase that, since 5 February 2026, Brazilian nationals entering by air can apply for a single-entry electronic visitor visa (USD $10, 180-day validity, up to 180-day stay); land/sea entry still requires a consular visa.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Brazilians enter Mexico visa-free for tourism?—
No. The visa exemption was suspended in 2021 and a full visa requirement applied from August 2022. A visa (e-visa for air travel, or consular visa) is now required.
What is the new e-visa that started in February 2026?+
Does the e-visa work if I arrive by land or sea?+
How long can I stay in Mexico?+
Is there any way to skip the visa?+
How long does the e-visa take to process?+
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