British visa for Mexican citizens
A visa is NOT required for Mexican passport holders visiting United Kingdom for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Mexican citizens to enter United Kingdom for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | United Kingdom e-visa for Mexican citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | United Kingdom visa on arrival for Mexican citizens | Not Available | |
United Kingdom tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Mexican passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in United Kingdom.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from United Kingdom.
If you are looking for United Kingdom visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Mexico, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of United Kingdom nearest your place of residence.
- Mexico City: The Embassy of United Kingdom in Mexico City, Mexico (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 26 minutes)
- Cancun: The High Commission of United Kingdom in Cancun, Mexico (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 26 minutes)
United Kingdom visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest United Kingdom diplomatic mission offices to Mexico for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Mexico traveling to United Kingdom from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Mexico) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 76,440 | N/A |
| 2009 | 74,880 | -2.04% |
| 2010 | 80,340 | 7.29% |
| 2011 | 78,000 | -2.91% |
| 2012 | 84,000 | 7.69% |
| 2013 | 109,000 | 29.76% |
| 2014 | 92,000 | -15.60% |
| 2015 | 102,000 | 10.87% |
| 2016 | 106,000 | 3.92% |
| 2017 | 155,000 | 46.23% |
| 2018 | 153,000 | -1.29% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
United Kingdom & Mexico comparison
United Kingdom's area is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi), while the area of Mexico is approximately 1,943,950 km2 (750,562 sq mi). This means Mexico is 8.04 times bigger than United Kingdom.
As of May 2024, United Kingdom's population is ~69.3 million people - 65,074,307 fewer people than the population of Mexico.
We have highlighted United Kingdom & Mexico’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| United Kingdom | Mexico | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 69,325,194 | 134,399,501 | 65.1 million fewer people live in United Kingdom than Mexico |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 222 | 157 | United Kingdom has 65 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Mexico. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 139 | 114 | United Kingdom passport holders can visit 25 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 348 | 212 | British hosts 136 more foreign missions than Mexico. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Mexico travel to United Kingdom in one year?
The number of visitors from Mexico visiting United Kingdom in 2018 was approximately 153,000.
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- London to Mexico City: 10407.59 km (6466.98 mi)
- Travel time: 21 hours 40 minutes
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