Mexican visa for South Korean citizens
A visa is NOT required for South Korean passport holders visiting Mexico for a short-term stay: 180 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For South Korean citizens to enter Mexico for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 180 days |
| Evisa | Mexico e-visa for South Korean citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Mexico visa on arrival for South Korean citizens | Not Available | |
Mexico tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South Korean 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 South Korea, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Mexico nearest your place of residence.
- Seoul: The Embassy of Mexico in Seoul, South Korea (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 26 minutes)
Mexico visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Mexico diplomatic mission offices to South Korea for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Korea traveling to Mexico from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (South Korea) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,490,515 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,452,490 | -2.55% |
| 2010 | 1,513,850 | 4.22% |
| 2011 | 1,521,195 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 1,521,195 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 1,569,815 | 3.20% |
| 2014 | 1,907,490 | 21.51% |
| 2015 | 2,086,045 | 9.36% |
| 2016 | 2,280,135 | 9.30% |
| 2017 | 2,553,915 | 12.01% |
| 2018 | 2,685,345 | 5.15% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Mexico & South Korea comparison
Mexico's area is approximately 1,943,950 km2 (750,562 sq mi), while the area of South Korea is approximately 97,230 km2 (37,540 sq mi). This means South Korea is 19.99 times smaller than Mexico.
As of November 2025, Mexico's population is ~135.8 million people - 84,266,292 more people than the population of South Korea.
We have highlighted Mexico & South Korea’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Mexico | South Korea | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 135,766,188 | 51,499,896 | 84.3 million more people live in Mexico than South Korea |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 157 | 183 | Mexico has 26 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Korea. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 114 | 138 | Mexico passport holders visit 24 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 212 | 129 | Mexican hosts 83 more foreign missions than South Korea. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Korea travel to Mexico in one year?
The number of visitors from South Korea visiting Mexico in 2018 was approximately 2,685,345.
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- Travel time: 48 hours 3 minutes
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