Canadian visa for Mexican citizens
A visa is NOT required for Mexican passport holders visiting Canada for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Mexican citizens to enter Canada for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | Canada e-visa for Mexican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Canada visa on arrival for Mexican citizens | Not Available | |
Canada tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Mexican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Canada.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Canada.
If you are looking for Canada visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Mexico, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Canada nearest your place of residence.
- Mexico City: The Embassy of Canada in Mexico City, Mexico (Working hours: Open now. Close in 10 minutes)
- Oaxaca: The Consulate of Canada in Oaxaca, Mexico (Working hours: Open now. Close in 10 minutes)
- Puerto Vallarta: The Consulate General of Canada in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (Working hours: Open now. Close in 10 minutes)
- Playa del Carmen: The Consulate General of Canada in Playa del Carmen, Mexico (Working hours: Open now. Close in 10 minutes)
- Monterrey: The Consulate General of Canada in Monterrey, Mexico (Working hours: Open now. Close in 10 minutes)
- Mazatlan: The Consulate General of Canada in Mazatlan, Mexico (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 10 minutes)
- Guadalajara: The Consulate General of Canada in Guadalajara, Mexico (Working hours: Open now. Close in 10 minutes)
- Cancun: The Consulate General of Canada in Cancun, Mexico (Working hours: Open now. Close in 10 minutes)
- Cabo San Lucas: The Consulate General of Canada in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 10 minutes)
- Acapulco: The Consulate General of Canada in Acapulco, Mexico (Working hours: Open now. Close in 10 minutes)
- Tijuana: The Consulate General of Canada in Tijuana, Mexico (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 10 minutes)
Canada visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Canada diplomatic mission offices to Mexico for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Mexico traveling to Canada from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Mexico) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 198,613 | N/A |
| 2009 | 198,613 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 214,993 | 8.25% |
| 2011 | 196,565 | -8.57% |
| 2012 | 194,518 | -1.04% |
| 2013 | 208,851 | 7.37% |
| 2014 | 206,803 | -0.98% |
| 2015 | 204,756 | -0.99% |
| 2016 | 212,946 | 4.00% |
| 2017 | 208,851 | -1.92% |
| 2018 | 198,613 | -4.90% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Canada & Mexico comparison
Canada's area is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi), while the area of Mexico is approximately 1,943,950 km2 (750,562 sq mi). This means Mexico is 4.68 times smaller than Canada.
As of April 2024, Canada's population is ~39.1 million people - 95,313,727 fewer people than the population of Mexico.
We have highlighted Canada & Mexico’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Canada | Mexico | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 39,085,774 | 134,399,501 | 95.3 million fewer people live in Canada than Mexico |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 144 | 157 | Canada has 13 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Mexico. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 129 | 114 | Canada passport holders can visit 15 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 469 | 212 | Canadian hosts 257 more foreign missions than Mexico. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Mexico travel to Canada in one year?
The number of visitors from Mexico visiting Canada in 2018 was approximately 198,613.
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Useful Information
- Ottawa to Mexico City: 3271.66 km (2032.91 mi)
- Travel time: 6 hours 48 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024