You need a visa for Mexico if you have a Beninese passport

Entry requirements for Beninese travellers

These rules apply specifically to Beninese passport holders entering Mexico as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

• Required

  Mandatory tourist tax for Baja California Sur (Los Cabos, La Paz)

  Travelers visiting the state of Baja California Sur for more than 24 hours are required to pay a tourism tax of MXN 488.00. This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: - Travelers visiting other states in Mexico; - Mexican nationals. The payment can be made online before arriving in Mexico. A QR code receipt will be issued as proof of payment and may be requested at entry or exit points. See the source for more details.

  Visit Mexico Last checked 2026-07-21
• Required

  Mandatory tourist tax for Quintana Roo (Cancun, Cozumel, and Tulum)

  Travelers visiting the state of Quintana Roo are required to pay a tourism tax (Visitax) of MXN 293.00. This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: - Travelers visiting other states in Mexico; - Mexican nationals. The payment can be made online before arrival or on arrival in Mexico. A QR code receipt will be issued as proof of payment and may be requested at entry or exit points. See the source for more details.

  Quintana Roo Tax Administration Service Last checked 2026-07-21
• Required

  Travelers require a passport valid for the duration of stay in Mexico

  Travelers need a valid passport to enter Mexico. The traveler's passport must remain valid throughout the traveler's stay in Mexico.

  Government of Mexico Last checked 2026-07-21
• May be required

  Important information for dual nationals traveling to Mexico

  Travelers who hold Mexican citizenship in addition to another nationality are required to present themselves as Mexican nationals when entering or departing Mexico. Travelers entering on a foreign passport may be subject to tourist stay limits and additional immigration requirements.

  Government of Mexico Last checked 2026-07-21
• Not required

  Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Mexico

  Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Mexico.

  Last checked 2026-07-21
• Not required

  Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

  Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Mexico.

  Last checked 2026-07-21
• Required

  Transit visa

  Travelers need a visa to transit through Mexico. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate, or visa center before traveling. This applies whether travelers remain in or leave the airport transit area. Travelers who arrive without the required visa won't be permitted to transit through Mexico.

  • This visa requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Travelers with a valid multiple-entry visa from Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, or a Schengen Member State, valid for the transit period and up to 180 days. A United States visa marked with extended validity doesn't qualify, and a United Kingdom visa must be a Standard Visitor Visa. -Travelers with a valid permanent residence permit from Canada, Chile, Colombia, the United Kingdom, or a Schengen Member State. -Travelers with a permanent residence or re-entry permit from Japan. -Travelers with a Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) from the United States, or a valid I-551 passport stamp.
  Last checked 2026-07-21

A look at Mexico

Mexico visa requirements by passport