Visa-exempt visit (US-visa / US-residence waiver): Egyptian citizen in United States → Mexico
Egyptian citizens who live in the United States do NOT need a Mexican visa for tourism — a valid US visa or US permanent residence (Resident Card) exempts you; you receive a Visitor Permit for up to 180 days on entry to Mexico.
Egyptian citizens who hold a valid US visa or US permanent residence do not need a Mexican visa to visit Mexico for tourism — present the passport with the valid US visa or US Resident Card and receive a Visitor Permit (up to 180 days) at the port of entry.
- Validity
- No Mexican visa required for US-visa or US-residence holders — a Visitor Permit (FMM) for up to 180 days is granted on entry for tourism (no paid activities).
- Entries
- Per entry, as granted at the port of entry
- Max stay per visit
- Up to 180 days per visit (the Visitor Permit / FMM granted by the immigration officer on entry)
When to start
Start 0–0 days before your travel date.
Because you hold a valid US visa or US permanent residence, you do not need a Mexican visa to visit Mexico for tourism, business or transit. Check that your US visa or US Resident Card is valid and unexpired.
If you rely on US permanent residence rather than a US visa, you must present your valid, unexpired US Resident Card together with your passport on entry.
Travel with your passport plus the valid US visa (in the passport) or your US Resident Card. Both documents must remain valid for the whole of your stay in Mexico.
At the Mexican port of entry, present your passport and valid US visa or US Resident Card. The immigration officer admits you visa-free and grants a Visitor Permit (FMM) of up to 180 days for tourism.
What you'll need
- Valid passport — Passport valid for the whole of your stay in Mexico. ✓ verified
- Valid US visa or US Resident Card — A valid, unexpired US visa (in your passport) or US permanent-residence (Resident) Card; it must remain valid for your entire stay in Mexico. ✓ verified
Where you'll apply
Egyptian citizens who hold a valid US visa or are US permanent residents do not apply for a Mexican visa — entry to Mexico is visa-exempt. Carry your passport together with the valid, unexpired US visa or US Resident Card; both must be valid for your whole stay.
Fees
| Mexican visa | varies |
Gotchas to watch
- The waiver only applies while your US visa or US Resident Card is valid and unexpired — if it has expired you must apply for a Mexican visa at a Mexican consulate.
- Carry the US document with your passport; you must be able to show both to the airline and to Mexican immigration.
- Visa-exempt entry is for tourism, business or transit only — no paid activities. Admission and length of stay are decided by the immigration officer at the port of entry.