Mexico Visa guide for citizens of South Africa

Heading to Mexico from South Africa for a well-deserved holiday? As a South African citizen, you need a visa for your vacation, as well as a Tourist Card, also known as the Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM).

Find out more in this article.

I'm from South Africa, do I need a visa to travel to Mexico?

Yes.

South African citizens do require a visa to visit Mexico, whether it's for tourism, business, or transit.

How to apply for a Mexican Visa from South Africa

For South African travelers heading to Mexico, the required visa is traditionally a paper or embassy visa.

This form of visa, often presented as a stamp or sticker affixed within the passport, is a prerequisite for entry. To secure this visa, travelers are advised to apply through their nearest Mexican Embassy, Consulate, or designated visa application center prior to their journey.

The Mexican Embassy in South Africa is located in Pretoria.

Other entry requirements for Mexico

If you're traveling over land to Mexico, make sure to fill out the Mexico Tourist Card for overland travel. You can fill this out at the border entry post, or register it online beforehand.

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