Visa fees by destination
Mexico visitor visa cost
Mexico's standard visa application fee is US$56 in 2026 Source 1. A Mexican embassy or consulate collects the local-currency equivalent under its monthly table. The Netherlands embassy listed €48 for September 2026 Source 2. The fee covers receiving and examining the application and does not guarantee approval Source 3. Some nationalities and travel-document holders can enter without a Mexican visa, and some visa-required applicants qualify for fee exemptions under official rules Source 1,Source 4.
Standard fee
The Mexican Foreign Ministry's 2026 consular information lists US$56 for a visa application. The charge covers receipt, examination and, if approved, issuance Source 1.
Consulates publish a local amount using the official exchange method. The embassy in the Netherlands listed US$56 or €48 for September 2026 Source 2.
Who needs a visa
Mexico's official visa portal directs travellers to the nationality and document rules. Some travellers with a valid visa or permanent residence from listed countries can enter for eligible visits without a Mexican visa Source 4.
The ordinary visitor visa covers a stay without paid activity for up to 180 days, subject to the immigration officer's decision at entry Source 4.
Payment and refusal
The Kansas City consulate states that the US$56 charge applies to each taxable application received, whether the case ends in issuance or refusal. Payment does not guarantee a visa Source 3.
Payment methods vary by post. Use the embassy or consulate named in the official directory and follow its appointment and monthly fee table Source 2,Source 4.
Exemptions
Mexico publishes fee exemptions for some nationalities and circumstances. The visa portal and responsible post determine whether an exemption applies. Bring the official evidence requested by that post Source 1,Source 4.
Common questions
How much is a Mexico tourist visa in 2026?
The federal consular reference is US$56, collected in the post's stated currency Source 1,Source 2.
Is the fee returned after refusal?
No at the cited official post. The charge applies when the application is received Source 3.
Can I pay US$56 at every embassy?
A post may collect the local-currency equivalent under its published table Source 2.
Does everyone need a Mexican visa?
No. Nationality and qualifying visas or residence permits can create an exemption Source 4.
Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email [email protected] with the official link.
Sources
- Mexico Foreign Ministry: Mexican visa portal FAQ, 2026 fee (accessed 19 October 2026)
- Embassy of Mexico in the Netherlands: Consular fees, September 2026
- Consulate of Mexico in Kansas City: Visas, Federal Law on Fees 2026 (accessed 19 October 2026)
- Mexico Foreign Ministry: Mexican Visas portal (accessed 19 October 2026)