Mexican visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Mexico for a short-term stay: 180 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Mexico for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 180 days |
| Evisa | Mexico e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Mexico visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Mexico tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Mexico.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Mexico.
If you are looking for Mexico visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Mexico nearest your place of residence.
- Ottawa: The Embassy of Mexico in Ottawa, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Newfoundland: The Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Newfoundland, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Quebec: The Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Quebec, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Nova Scotia: The Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Nova Scotia, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Leamington: The Consulate of Mexico in Leamington, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Calgary: The Consulate of Mexico in Calgary, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 1 minutes)
- Toronto: The Consulate General of Mexico in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Vancouver: The Consulate General of Mexico in Vancouver, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 1 minutes)
- Montreal: The Consulate General of Mexico in Montreal, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
Mexico visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Mexico diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Mexico from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,064,487 | N/A |
| 2009 | 2,004,934 | -2.88% |
| 2010 | 2,004,934 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 2,064,487 | 2.97% |
| 2012 | 1,905,680 | -7.69% |
| 2013 | 2,024,785 | 6.25% |
| 2014 | 1,885,829 | -6.86% |
| 2015 | 1,985,084 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 1,781,469 | -10.26% |
| 2017 | 1,985,084 | 11.43% |
| 2018 | 2,024,785 | 2.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Mexico & Canada comparison
Mexico's area is approximately 1,943,950 km2 (750,562 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 4.68 times bigger than Mexico.
As of May 2024, Mexico's population is ~134.4 million people - 95,313,727 more people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Mexico & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Mexico | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 134,399,501 | 39,085,774 | 95.3 million more people live in Mexico than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 157 | 144 | Mexico has 13 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 114 | 129 | Mexico passport holders visit 15 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 212 | 469 | Mexican hosts 257 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Mexico in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Mexico in 2018 was approximately 2,024,785.
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Useful Information
- Mexico City to Ottawa: 3271.66 km (2032.91 mi)
- Travel time: 6 hours 48 minutes
This page was last updated on: May 2024