Mexico Visa Requirements for South African citizens in 2025

Last Updated: March 28, 2025, 2:58 p.m.

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1) Visa Required

For South African citizens looking to travel to Mexico, securing a visa prior to arrival is mandatory. Please consult the nearest Mexico embassy or consulate for detailed visa application procedures.

Entry Requirement

Danger
Allowed Stay

unknown

Purpose of Travel

Tourist

Further Notes

  • Residents of French overseas departments and territories, Danish territories and Dutch Caribbean territories, permanent residents or valid visa holders of the United Kingdom or countries that comprise the Schengen area, holders of Permanent Resident Cards or valid visas issued by Canada, holders of permanent residence permits issued by Chile, holders of permanent residence permits issued by Colombia, holders of Permanent Residence Card, Permanent Re-entry Permit or valid visas issued by Japan, holders of permanent residence permits issued by Peru and holders of valid US visas or Green Cards - may enter Mexico without a visa for up to 180 days.
  • 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.

Reference Links

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General Information about Mexico

  • Name (Common): Mexico
  • Name (Official): United Mexican States
  • Population: 128932753
  • Area: 1964375
  • Capital: Mexico City
  • Currency: Mexican peso
  • Language: Spanish
  • Calling Code: +5
  • Region: Americas
  • Subregion: North America

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, a visa is required for South African citizens.

Yes, a visa is required for South African citizens. Options include: Visa Required.

Yes, South African citizens can travel to Mexico, but a visa is required.

The maximum length of stay in Mexico with Visa Required is unknown. South African citizens must leave the country within the specified period.

Overstaying a visa in Mexico can result in fines, penalties, and potentially being banned from entering Mexico in the future. It is important to comply with the length of stay specified with the visa and leave the country within the allotted time.
Travel Advisory for Mexico

Advisory Message: Mexico has a current risk level of 3.6 (out of 5). We advise: Please reconsider your need to travel to Mexico.
Score: 3.6
Source: https://www.travel-advisory.info/mexico
Last Updated Aug. 13, 2024, 8:21 a.m.