Mexico Visa Requirements for Ukrainian Citizens (2026)
Ukrainian travellers need an online travel authorization before flying to Mexico. Maximum stay: 180 days. Cost: US$10. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
Document list is being verified against the official portal — check the government site before applying.
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$10 — e-Visa (validity 180) |
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From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The e-Visa costs USD 10 and is valid for 180 days, as stated in the official fee box for this route.
- •For in-person visa applications at the consulates in China, the fee is paid in cash in local currency and the amount changes with the monthly exchange rate. [2]
How to apply
- Request an appointment by emailing visasha@sre.gob.mx, writing your full name, passport number, nationality, date of birth, province and city of residence and mobile number in the body of the message rather than in an attachment. [2]
- Wait for a confirmation reply, which usually arrives within about 5 working days; check your spam or junk folder in case it lands there. [2]
- Attend the appointment at the consulate with all your paperwork complete and correctly ordered, since companions are not allowed inside. [2]
- If the interview is approved, the consulate collects the visa fee and issues the visa within 10 working days of the interview date. [2]
Before you fly
- •Non-lucrative visits such as tourism or business are allowed for stays of no more than 180 days, and the entry permit can be used for multiple entries. [2]
- •Travellers from countries on Mexico's published visa-exemption list may enter without a visa for non-lucrative visits of less than 180 days. [2]
- •Holders of a valid APEC Business Travel Card recognised by Mexico do not need a visa for a non-lucrative visit. [2]
Full Mexico entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Conditions & fine print
- •Visa not required for 180 days for holders of a valid visa from any Schengen area country, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom or the United States.
Watch out for
Applications with incomplete or non-compliant paperwork will be turned away, and you will have to book a new appointment and resubmit. [1]
The Shanghai consulate only accepts applicants who live in Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu or Anhui; residents of other provinces must apply at the Mexican office covering their area. [2]
If you are a non-Chinese applicant, you may be asked for proof of your legal stay in China, so bring the original and a copy of your residence permit. [1]
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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 long can Ukrainian citizens stay in Mexico?
Up to 180 days.
How much does it cost?
US$10 — e-Visa (validity 180).
How do I book a Mexican visa appointment?
Email visasha@sre.gob.mx with your full name, passport number, nationality, birth date, residence and phone number in the message text; a confirmation usually comes within about 5 working days.
How long does the visa take after the interview?
If the consulate approves your case, it takes the fee at the interview and issues the visa within 10 working days.
Who can enter Mexico visa-free?
Nationals of countries on Mexico's visa-exemption list and holders of a valid APEC Business Travel Card recognised by Mexico can make non-lucrative visits of less than 180 days without a visa.
Sources & last verified
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Ukrainian 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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This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.