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What you can do on a visit to Mexico

On a Visitor stay (no paid activities) (up to 180 days), you can come for: holiday, business meetings, conference, short course and volunteer. Tap any line to see the official source.

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Who it's for
Visitors staying up to 180 days, with a visa or visa-free
How long
Up to 180 days
  • The immigration officer stamps the stay you're given, up to 180 days.

You can

  • Tourism and holidays
    actividades de turismogob.mx ↗
  • Business meetings
    personas de negociosgob.mx ↗
  • Conferences and trade fairs
    asistencia a ferias, congresos y/o conferenciasgob.mx ↗
  • Short study or courses

    Short stays only.

    estudiantes en estancias cortasgob.mx ↗
  • Volunteering

    Unpaid philanthropic activities.

    otras actividades que no impliquen remuneración en México, como las filantrópicasgob.mx ↗

You can't

  • Paid work in the country

    No paid activities in Mexico.

    Visitante sin permiso para realizar actividades remuneradasgob.mx ↗

Check first

  • Visiting family or friendsThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Negotiating or signing contractsThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Remote work for an employer abroadThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Medical treatmentThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

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Not legal advice. Short visits only. Rules change without notice and the border officer decides; confirm with the official source before you travel. Page built 2026-10-19.