🇲🇽MEXICO

🇮🇳INDIAMX-IN

Do Mexico passport holders need a visa to visit India?

Q: How long can I stay in India on a tourist e-Visa?

The 30-day e-Visa allows up to 30 days. The 1-year and 5-year e-Visas allow multiple visits but no more than 180 days of total stay per calendar year.

Q: How much does the India e-Tourist Visa cost for Mexicans?

USD 25 for the 30-day (USD 10 in April-June), USD 40 for the 1-year, and USD 80 for the 5-year visa, plus a small card surcharge of about 3%.

Q: Which airports accept the e-Visa?

Entry is limited to designated international airports (including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kochi, Goa and others) and certain seaports. You can exit through any authorized Immigration Check Post.

Q: What passport validity do I need?

Your Mexican passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival and have at least two blank pages.

Q: Is the official website the only place to apply?

Yes. Apply only at indianvisaonline.gov.in. Many third-party sites charge extra service fees and are not the government portal.

Mexican ordinary passport holders need a visa for India, but can apply fully online for an e-Tourist Visa before travel — no embassy visit required. Mexico is on India's e-Visa eligible list, so ordinary passport holders do not need to visit an embassy to obtain a tourist visa. You apply online at the official indianvisaonline.gov.in portal, upload a passport scan and photo, pay the fee by card, and receive an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) by email — typically within 3-5 business days. Print the ETA and present it on arrival; immigration officers issue the actual visa sticker/stamp at the airport. The e-Tourist Visa comes in three durations: 30 days (double entry), 1 year (multiple entry), and 5 years (multiple entry), the latter two capped at 180 days of stay per calendar year. Entry under the e-Visa is limited to designated international airports and seaports. Apply at least 4 days before departure (the system accepts applications up to 30 days ahead for the 30-day visa). This replaces the older paper Visa-on-Arrival scheme — Mexicans now use the streamlined online ETA process.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE 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

e-Tourist Visa (eTV / ETA)

Maximum stay

30 days, or up to 180 days per visit (1-yr / 5-yr)

per entry

Entries

Double (30-day) or Multiple (1-yr / 5-yr)

from issue date

Visa fee

USD 25 / 40 / 80 (30-day / 1-yr / 5-yr)

consular fee only

Processing time

3-5 business days (apply at least 4 days before travel)

standard track

Validity

30 days, 1 year, or 5 years from grant of ETA

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm eligibility and passport

Ensure your Mexican ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival, has at least two blank pages, and your travel is for tourism, sightseeing, visiting friends/relatives, short medical treatment or casual business.

· 6-month validity· 2 blank pages

/02

Apply online at the official portal

Go to indianvisaonline.gov.in and select e-Tourist Visa. Choose the 30-day, 1-year, or 5-year category and complete the application form. Use only the official government site, not third-party agents.

· indianvisaonline.gov.in· Official portal only

/03

Upload documents and photo

Upload a scan of your passport bio page and a recent passport-style photo with a white background meeting the portal's specifications.

· Passport bio page· White-background photo

/04

Pay the visa fee by card

Pay the applicable fee online by credit or debit card. A small bank transaction surcharge (around 3%) applies.

· Card payment· ~3% surcharge

/05

Receive the ETA by email

Wait 3-5 business days for your Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to arrive by email. Apply at least 4 days before departure.

· 3-5 business days· Email delivery

/06

Travel and get the visa on arrival

Print the ETA and arrive at a designated e-Visa airport/seaport. Immigration officers verify your ETA and stamp the actual visa in your passport.

· Print ETA· Designated entry points

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 10 complete

Mexican ordinary passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival

required

At least two blank passport pages

required

Approved e-Tourist Visa ETA (printed copy)

required

Recent white-background passport photo (digital upload)

required

Scan of passport bio page

required

Return or onward air ticket

required

Credit/debit card for the visa fee

required

Proof of sufficient funds for the stay

recommended

Accommodation/hotel booking details

recommended

Address and contact details in India

recommended

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

e-Tourist Visa – 30 days (double entry)USD 25Reduced to USD 10 for arrivals April-June

e-Tourist Visa – 1 year (multiple entry)USD 40Stay capped at 180 days per calendar year

e-Tourist Visa – 5 years (multiple entry)USD 80Stay capped at 180 days per calendar year

Bank transaction surcharge~3%Added to card payments (about 4% via PayPal)

Total estimateUSD 10 — USD 80incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard online e-Visa

3-5 business days

Apply on indianvisaonline.gov.in at least 4 days before travel; ETA emailed after approval.

Early application (5-year visa)

Up to a few extra days

Longer-validity visas may take slightly longer; apply well ahead of departure.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and sightseeing

India's e-Tourist Visa covers leisure travel, sightseeing and holidays.

High

/02

Visiting friends or relatives

Casual visits to friends or family are an accepted purpose under the eTV.

High

/03

Casual business visit

Short, casual business meetings are permitted on the tourist ETA in many cases.

Medium

/04

Short-duration medical treatment

Minor or short medical visits are allowed under the tourist/VoA scope.

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

Mexico to India route verified

Confirmed via India's official e-Visa portal and the Embassy of India in Mexico City that Mexican ordinary passport holders are eligible for the online e-Tourist Visa (ETA), with 30-day/1-year/5-year tiers and fees of USD 25/40/80. No major policy change.

/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Mexicans get a visa on arrival in India without applying first?—

No. You must apply online for the e-Tourist Visa (ETA) before travel — at least 4 days ahead. The ETA is verified and the visa stamped on arrival, but you cannot simply arrive without prior approval.

How long can I stay in India on a tourist e-Visa?+

How much does the India e-Tourist Visa cost for Mexicans?+

Which airports accept the e-Visa?+

What passport validity do I need?+

Is the official website the only place to apply?+

/11 — Passport tools