Mexican visa for UAE citizens
A visa is NOT required for UAE passport holders visiting Mexico for a short-term stay: 180 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For UAE citizens to enter Mexico for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 180 days |
| Evisa | Mexico e-visa for UAE citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Mexico visa on arrival for UAE citizens | Not Available | |
Mexico tourist visa requirements:
- Holding UAE 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 United Arab Emirates, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Mexico nearest your place of residence.
- Abu Dhabi: The Embassy of Mexico in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Working hours: Close now)
Mexico visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Mexico diplomatic mission offices to United Arab Emirates for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United Arab Emirates traveling to Mexico from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United Arab Emirates) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 66,500 | N/A |
| 2009 | 64,803 | -2.55% |
| 2010 | 67,541 | 4.23% |
| 2011 | 67,869 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 67,869 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 70,038 | 3.20% |
| 2014 | 85,103 | 21.51% |
| 2015 | 93,070 | 9.36% |
| 2016 | 101,729 | 9.30% |
| 2017 | 113,944 | 12.01% |
| 2018 | 119,808 | 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 & United Arab Emirates comparison
Mexico's area is approximately 1,943,950 km2 (750,562 sq mi), while the area of United Arab Emirates is approximately 83,600 km2 (32,278 sq mi). This means United Arab Emirates is 23.25 times smaller than Mexico.
As of October 2025, Mexico's population is ~135.8 million people - 125,267,527 more people than the population of United Arab Emirates.
We have highlighted Mexico & United Arab Emirates’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Mexico | United Arab Emirates | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 135,766,188 | 10,498,661 | 125.3 million more people live in Mexico than United Arab Emirates |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 157 | 101 | Mexico has 56 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with United Arab Emirates. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 114 | 128 | Mexico passport holders visit 14 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 212 | 127 | Mexican hosts 85 more foreign missions than United Arab Emirates. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United Arab Emirates travel to Mexico in one year?
The number of visitors from United Arab Emirates visiting Mexico in 2018 was approximately 119,808.
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Useful Information
- Mexico City to Abu Dhabi: 15640.07 km (9718.29 mi)
- Travel time: 32 hours 35 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025