Mexico Visa Requirements for Thai Citizens (2026)
Yes — Thai passport holders need a visa to enter Mexico. Cost: US$10. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- A valid passport plus a copy of its personal data page. [1]
- One visa application form, printed double-sided on a single sheet and filled in completely in English or Spanish. [1]
- A colour passport photo with a white background and no glasses, sized between 32x26 mm and 39x31 mm, stuck to the top left of the form. [1]
- Proof of financial solvency for the trip. [2]
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$10 — e-Visa (validity 180) |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The visa fee is USD 10 for an e-Visa, which is valid for 180 days.
- •Where the application is lodged in person, the consulate collects the fee in cash in local currency, and the amount varies each month with the exchange rate. [2]
How to apply
- Request an appointment by email, writing your details in the message body: full name as in your passport, passport number, nationality, date of birth, place of residence and visa type. [2]
- Wait for the confirmation email, which usually arrives within five working days, and check your spam folder. [2]
- Go to the consulate at the appointed time with your complete, correctly ordered file. [2]
- Attend the interview, where the consulate reviews your information and documents. [2]
- If the application is approved, pay the visa fee in cash in the local currency. [2]
- The visa is issued within ten working days of the interview. [2]
Before you fly
- •A non-remunerated visit covers tourism and allows a stay of up to 180 days with multiple entries. [2]
- •Nationals of countries on Mexico's INM visa-exemption list do not need a visa for non-remunerated visits of under 180 days. [2]
Full Mexico entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
An incomplete or badly ordered application will not be accepted, and you will have to book a new appointment. [1] [2]
You can only apply at the consulate that covers your place of residence; for example, Shanghai serves Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Anhui only. [2]
Companions are not allowed to enter the consulate with you. [2]
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Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedShort-stay visa applicants generally needed in-person fingerprint capture → Through 31 Dec 2026, fingerprinting is waived for short visas of ≤180 days (not for D/J1/Q1/S1/X1/Z residence-track visas) — Mexico waives in-person fingerprinting for short-stay visa applicants
Frequently asked
How much does the Mexico visa cost for Thai passport holders?
US$10 — e-Visa (validity 180).
What documents are required?
A valid passport plus a copy of its personal data page.; One visa application form, printed double-sided on a single sheet and filled in completely in English or Spanish.; A colour passport photo with a white background and no glasses, sized between 32x26 mm and 39x31 mm, stuck to the top left of the form.; Proof of financial solvency for the trip..
How do I book a Mexican visa appointment?
Email the consulate with your full name, passport number, nationality, date of birth, place of residence and visa type; confirmation normally comes within five working days.
How long does the visa take after the interview?
The consulate issues it within ten working days of the interview.
Do older applicants need to show financial proof?
Applicants aged 65 or over who are travelling for tourism do not have to submit proof of economic solvency.
Sources & last verified
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Thai citizens” and “Visa policy of Mexico”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] consulmex.sre.gob.mx [2] consulmex.sre.gob.mx [3] consulmex.sre.gob.mx. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
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