Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Mexico Visa not needed

Here is a the great finding by Santosh Kumar and he has requested to post this in my blog. Santosh, Thank you for finding this. This is indeed helpful.

See the below details posted on Mexican Consulate Website. According to this, people visiting Tijuana or any other part of Mexico for less than 180 days dont need Mexico Visa. All info on this webpage is self explanatory. If you think that you might still get into trouble and want save the hassle, just print the mexican consulate web page and take it along with you as proof. Good Luck.


INFORMS:

FACILITATION OF TRAVEL TO MEXICO

As of May 1st 2010, all individuals wishing to enter Mexico for the purposes of: TOURISM, TRANSIT AND NON-LUCRATIVE BUSINESS TRIPS


  • Of any nationality
  • Traveling by air, land or sea
  • Departing from any city or port within the United States
  • With a valid US visa, green card or permanent resident card
  • For a visit of up to 180 days

DO NOT require a Mexican visa to enter Mexico

A valid passport will be required at the Mexican port of entry.

Mexican immigration officials will authorize the length of visit.

Individuals who intend to visit Mexico for ANY OTHER PURPOSES (i.e. studies, religious activities, technical cooperation, retirement or visitors with lucrative purpose) MUST CONTACT THE CONSULATE at: (408)294 3414 ext. 120. You may also contact us by e-mail at csosa@consulmexsj.com or visit our office:

Consulado General de México

540 North First St.

San Jose CA, 95112

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

from 8:00AM to 12:00PM