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

These visas exist for Mexico, but they cannot be applied for online with Chadian nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Mexico Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Chadian citizens need a visa for Mexico. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Mexico may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Photo: White background, 3.9x3.1cm, recent within 6 months
  • Round-trip flight itinerary or travel confirmation
  • Hotel reservation or invitation letter from host
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Completed FMM form for tourist card upon arrival

Entry requirements for Chadian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Chadian 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.

  • 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