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How to apply for your Mexico visa with a passport from the Philippines

Complete your online application

Answer a few simple questions, determine whether you need a Mexico visa, Tourist Card, or another Mexico entry document, pay securely, and upload your documents. You can save your progress and come back anytime.

We review your application

The Mexico visa system can be complicated for Filipino citizens, but don't worry – we review your whole application to catch anything that might cause delays.

We submit it for government processing

We’re not the Mexican government, but we review your application for accuracy and submit it directly to them. If anything goes wrong, we’re here 24/7 to help resolve it – no long wait times, no confusing forms, just expert support from start to finish.

Get your Mexico visa

We’ll email your approved Mexico document and let you know how to use it for your trip from the Philippines to Mexico.

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Mexican visa policy for Filipino citizens

Philippine citizens may enter Mexico without a visa for tourism, business, or transit (up to 180 days) if they hold a valid, multiple-entry visa or permanent residence from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, or any Schengen Area country. If they do not meet these conditions, they must apply for a Mexico Visitor Visa through a Mexican embassy or consulate in the Philippines.

iVisa offers one Mexico entry document for Philippines travelers:

Mexico Tourist Card - Land (FMM): This immigration form is mandatory for Philippine citizens entering Mexico by land. The Tourist Card (Forma Migratoria Múltiple) allows stays of up to 180 days for tourism and must be presented upon entry and exit. It is not a visa.

General Mexico visa requirements for Philippines travelers are:

Philippine passport valid for at least six months
Completed visa application form
Passport-size photo
Confirmed round-trip flight ticket and accommodation reservation
Proof of sufficient financial means (such as recent 3 months bank statements)
Invitation letter (if visiting family/friends or traveling for business)

Fast facts

Interview needed?

Not for the Tourist Card

When to apply?

At least 1 month in advance

Documents required upon arrival?

Valid Philippines passport (6+ months validity), confirmed return or onward ticket, approved visa, Tourist Card (FMM)

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Frequently asked questions about getting the Mexico visa with a Philippines passport

Do Philippine citizens need a visa for Mexico?

Philippine citizens need a visa to enter Mexico unless they hold a valid, multiple-entry visa or permanent residence permit from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, or a Schengen Area country. If they meet this condition, they may enter Mexico without a Mexican visa for tourism, business, or transit purposes (up to 180 days).

If they do not qualify under these exemptions, they must apply for a Mexico Visitor Visa at a Mexican embassy or consulate before traveling.

In addition, they must complete the Tourist Card (Forma Migratoria Múltiple – FMM), a digital immigration card for land or air entries.

What is the processing time for a Mexico Tourist Card (FMM) for Philippine applicants?

The Mexico Tourist Card (Forma Migratoria Múltiple – FMM) for land entry is typically processed within 24 hours when applying online.

Keep in mind that the Tourist Card is not a visa. If you require a traditional Mexico Visitor Visa, processing times are determined by the Mexican embassy or consulate and may vary depending on location and season.

How long can Philippine nationals stay in Mexico?

Philippine citizens can typically stay up to 180 days, as determined by Mexican immigration authorities at the port of entry..

Do Philippine citizens need a Tourist Card to enter Mexico?

Yes. Philippine citizens entering Mexico by land are required to obtain a Mexico Tourist Card (FMM). This document must be presented upon entry and exit.

Travelers arriving by air usually receive the corresponding immigration registration at the airport as part of the entry process.

Do Philippine citizens need a visa when transiting through Mexico?

If a Philippine passport holder remains in the international transit area of a Mexican airport and does not pass through immigration control, a Mexican visa is generally not required.

However, if the transit requires clearing immigration or exiting the airport, the traveler must meet Mexico’s entry requirements, including holding a valid visa or qualifying for a visa exemption.

Can Philippine nationals extend their stay in Mexico?

Extensions of stay are not automatically granted. Any extension request must be submitted to Mexico’s National Immigration Institute (INM) and is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Overstaying the authorized period may result in fines or future entry restrictions.