Mexican visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Mexico for a short-term stay: 180 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Mexico for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 180 days |
| Evisa | Mexico e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Mexico visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Mexico tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French 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 France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Mexico nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Mexico in Paris, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 20 minutes)
- Dijon: The Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Dijon, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 20 minutes)
- Le Havre: The Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Le Havre, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 20 minutes)
- Lyon: The Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Lyon, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 20 minutes)
- Marseille: The Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Marseille, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 20 minutes)
- Toulouse: The Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Toulouse, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 20 minutes)
- Barcelonnette: The Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Barcelonnette, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 20 minutes)
- Bordeaux: The Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Bordeaux, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 20 minutes)
Mexico visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Mexico diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Mexico from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 231,561 | N/A |
| 2009 | 224,544 | -3.03% |
| 2010 | 224,544 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 229,222 | 2.08% |
| 2012 | 231,561 | 1.02% |
| 2013 | 243,257 | 5.05% |
| 2014 | 226,883 | -6.73% |
| 2015 | 226,883 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 233,901 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 260,821 | 11.51% |
| 2018 | 273,862 | 5.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Mexico & France comparison
Mexico's area is approximately 1,943,950 km2 (750,562 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 3.55 times smaller than Mexico.
As of November 2025, Mexico's population is ~135.8 million people - 69,774,669 more people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Mexico & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Mexico | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 135,766,188 | 65,991,519 | 69.8 million more people live in Mexico than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 157 | 267 | Mexico has 110 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 114 | 143 | Mexico passport holders visit 29 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 212 | 479 | Mexican hosts 267 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Mexico in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Mexico in 2018 was approximately 273,862.
Comments (1)
Dear on duty,
Hope you find this comment in the state of good health, I have a question about whether I can travel to Mexico or not. Below are my details,
Originally I'm from Afghanistan and from 7 years I've been living in France, I have travel Documents whether I can travel to Mexico for sightseeing or not and if I can travel to Mexico what are the requirements,
Thank you
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Hashimi
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Useful Information
- Mexico City to Paris: 10717.50 km (6659.54 mi)
- Travel time: 22 hours 19 minutes
This page was last updated on: November 2025