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Do South Africa Citizens Need a Visa for Mexico?

Visa Required
Visa Status
Visa Required
Duration of Stay
180 days
Notes
ℹ️ Travellers who wish to visit Mexico (regardless of their nationality or itinerary), holding either a valid, multiple entry visa OR who are permanent residents of the United States, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom or the EU Schengen Space countries, DO NOT require a Mexican tourist visa. Dependent upon the immigration officer, the maximum period of stay authorised is 180 days at a time.
ℹ️ Passport holders with less than six months validity may face difficulty when attempting to enter as a Business Visitor/ Tourist as they are usually permitted six months stay which might exceed the passport's validity.

Quick Facts

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Capital
Mexico City
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Currency
MXN - Mexican peso
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Languages
Español
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Calling Code
+52
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Timezone
UTC-08:00
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Driving Side
Right
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Population
130.6M
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Area
1,964,375 km²

Frequently Asked Questions

Do South Africa citizens need a visa for Mexico?
South Africa citizens need a visa to visit Mexico. The current status is: Visa Required. Duration of stay: 180 days. Travellers who wish to visit Mexico (regardless of their nationality or itinerary), holding either a valid, multiple entry visa OR who are permanent residents of the United States, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom or the EU Schengen Space countries, DO NOT require a Mexican tourist visa. Dependent upon the immigration officer, the maximum period of stay authorised is 180 days at a time. Passport holders with less than six months validity may face difficulty when attempting to enter as a Business Visitor/ Tourist as they are usually permitted six months stay which might exceed the passport's validity.
How long can South Africa citizens stay in Mexico?
South Africa citizens can stay in Mexico for 180 days.