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title: Mexico visa for citizens of Ukraine
description: "Citizens of Ukraine don't need a visa for Mexico but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Stay up to 180 days. Processing: Up to 10 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Mexico visa for citizens of Ukraine

Citizens of Ukraine don't need a visa for Mexico but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://www.inm.gob.mx/sae/publico/en/solicitud.html

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eTA · Electronic Authorization (SAE) · Tourist / Transit / Business
- **How to apply:** Electronic travel authorization (online)
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 180 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** Up to 10 days
- **Government fee:** No fee listed
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Fill out the ETA form** — Go to the official Mexico ETA portal and enter personal data, passport details, trip information, and additional information.
2. **Review and submit the ETA** — Review all entered information for accuracy and click 'Ok' to submit the application.
3. **Download and print the ETA** — On the approval screen, click 'Print application form' to download the PDF and print it immediately.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from intended travel date.

## Good to know

- Do not close the ETA approval page without printing the authorization; there is no option to retrieve it later.
- ETA is valid only for air travel; a visa is required for entry by land or sea.
- If you have been deported from Mexico or have criminal records, the ETA may be refused and you must apply for a visa at a Mexican consulate.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Previous deportation from Mexico** — Select 'No' for the deportation question; if applicable, apply for a tourist visa at a Mexican consulate instead.
- **Criminal records** — Select 'No' for the criminal records question; if applicable, apply for a tourist visa at a Mexican consulate instead.
- **Incorrect or inaccurate information** — Double-check all entries against your passport before submitting.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Ukraine need a visa for Mexico?

Citizens of Ukraine don't need a visa for Mexico but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Visa type: Electronic Authorization (SAE) · Tourist / Transit / Business.

### How long can citizens of Ukraine stay in Mexico?

Up to 180 days.

### How long does Mexico visa processing take?

Typically Up to 10 days.

### What documents do citizens of Ukraine need for Mexico?

Valid passport.

### How long must my passport be valid for Mexico?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://www.inm.gob.mx/sae/publico/en/solicitud.html

## Sources

- [Instituto Nacional de Migración](https://www.inm.gob.mx/sae/publico/en/solicitud.html)
- How to apply for Mexico ETA: A step-by-step guide (visatraveler.com, third-party site)
- Mexico ETA - cloudvisas (cloudvisas.com, third-party site)

## More

- [Mexico visa for every passport](/visa/mexico)
- [Every destination for Ukraine passport holders](/visa/passport/ukraine)