Mexico visa requirements for Ethiopians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Ethiopians visiting Mexico

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Mexican Visa.


  • A duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • 1 recently taken passport photo that meets all Mexican visa photo requirements.
  • An original passport that is valid for at least three more months beyond the date you plan to leave Mexico.
  • If you are not a national of the country you are applying from, a document that proves your legal stay (e.g. residence permit) is required.
  • A coloured photocopy of your passport bio-data page.
  • A round trip reservation or itinerary. This must include dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Mexico.
  • Proof of financial solvency.
  • Proof of accommodation for the entire duration of your stay in Mexico.
  • Copy of your round-trip flight ticket/copy of confirmed travel itinerary.
  • Valid travel insurance covering your stay in Mexico.
  • Proof of payment of visa fee.

Mexico Visa for Ethiopians

Facts about Mexico


Mexico is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. The country is known for its beaches, culture and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There are a plethora of beaches in the country with the most popular being the resort town of Cancun. University students during their spring break make the resort their top destination during this period. Other beaches include the beach in Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas, Mazunte, etc. Activities to be carried out on the beaches in Mexico include surfing, snorkeling, cliff diving, and fishing.
 
Tourism in Mexico is the third-largest source of income for Mexico. The country is one of the most visited countries in the world and the second-most visited countries in the Americas. In 2017, the number of visitors in Mexico was close to 40 million which was up 12 percent from 2016. It has been estimated that the number is going to increase at a rate of about 4.2 million per year.
 
Foreigners visiting Mexico will not be allowed entry into or exit from Mexico with more than $10,000 or its equivalent in any currency. Punishment for drug-related crimes are very severe and those who are caught engaging in any of these offenses will be jailed for a long period of time. 

Types of Mexico Visa


Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Visitor Visa 5 working days 6 months
Business visa 5 working days 6 months
Student visa 5 working days More than 6 months

General Requirements for Mexico Visa


  • A duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • 1 recently taken passport photo that meets all Mexican visa photo requirements.
  • An original passport that is valid for at least three more months beyond the date you plan to leave Mexico.
  • If you are not a national of the country you are applying from, a document that proves your legal stay (e.g. residence permit) is required.
  • A coloured photocopy of your passport bio-data page.
  • A round trip reservation or itinerary. This must include dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Mexico.
  • Proof of financial solvency.
  • Proof of accommodation for the entire duration of your stay in Mexico.
  • Copy of your round-trip flight ticket/copy of confirmed travel itinerary.
  • Valid travel insurance covering your stay in Mexico.
  • Proof of payment of visa fee.

Mexico Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Visitor Visa

36.00 (USD)

Business visa

36.00 (USD)

Student visa

36.00 (USD)

Mexico Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Ethiopia


Location

Address

Addis Ababa

Bole Sub-City, Woreda 05, House Number: 950/46, P.O.Box: 21021, Code 1000, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

embamex.sre.gob.mx/etiopia/

embetiopia@sre.gob.mx

(+251) 116 46 1479; (+251) 116 47 9555

Frequently Asked Questions


How much money will I need in Mexico?

It depends on how long you intend to spend in Mexico but you should plan to spend at least US$70 on transport and feeding per day while in the country.


What currency is accepted in Mexico?

Mexico’s official currency is the pesos (MXN). Euros is generally not accepted by merchants in the country while the US dollars are widely accepted in cities in the northern border zone and in tourist locations around the country. You can easily exchange US dollars or euro at your arrival airport.


What is Mexico’s official language?
Mexico has no official language at the national level but has 68 recognised languages, with Spanish being the main one. While the remaining 67 languages are indigenous languages, English is widely understood in the major cities and more so in tourist locales.

What is the emergency number to call in Mexico?

In case of any emergency while in Mexico and you need to reach the police, an ambulance or the fire department, the number to call is 911.


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I want visiting visa?
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3 years ago

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I need visa visitor in maxico, please help me how to I get this visa?
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3 years ago

I need visa visitor in mexico


I am students how to applied the visa?

I live in Ethiopian, my American citizen wife live in USA.I would like to meet my wife in Mexico. so how to get a visa??

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