Mexico passport power
Americas · PassRank 136 · ranked 54th of 199
The Mexico passport has a PassRank score of 136 in 2026, placing it 54th of 199 worldwide and making it a mid-table passport. Holders can enter 96 destinations visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 9 via an eTA — that is 136 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 36 require an e-visa and 26 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Mexico passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 96 |
| Visa on arrival | 31 |
| eTA / ETA | 9 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 136 |
| e-Visa | 36 |
| Visa required | 26 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 136. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Mexico itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (96)
Countries and territories the Mexico passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | 90 days |
| Andorra | 90 days |
| Angola | 30 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 180 days |
| Argentina | 90 days |
| Austria | 90 days |
| Bahamas | 90 days |
| Barbados | 28 days |
| Belarus | 30 days |
| Belgium | 90 days |
| Belize | 30 days |
| Bolivia | 90 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 days |
| Botswana | 90 days |
| Brazil | 90 days |
| Bulgaria | 90 days |
| Chile | 90 days |
| Colombia | 90 days |
| Costa Rica | 180 days |
| Croatia | 90 days |
| Cyprus | 90 days |
| Czech Republic | 90 days |
| Denmark | 90 days |
| Dominica | 180 days |
| Dominican Republic | 30 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days |
| El Salvador | 180 days |
| Estonia | 90 days |
| Fiji | 120 days |
| Finland | 90 days |
| France | 90 days |
| Georgia | 360 days |
| Germany | 90 days |
| Greece | 90 days |
| Grenada | 90 days |
| Guatemala | 90 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Honduras | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | 90 days |
| Hungary | 90 days |
| Iceland | 90 days |
| Iran | 15 days |
| Ireland | 90 days |
| Italy | 90 days |
| Jamaica | 90 days |
| Japan | 90 days |
| Kazakhstan | 30 days |
| Kiribati | 90 days |
| Kosovo | 90 days |
| Kyrgyzstan | 60 days |
| Latvia | 90 days |
| Liechtenstein | 90 days |
| Lithuania | 90 days |
| Luxembourg | 90 days |
| Macao | 90 days |
| Malaysia | 30 days |
| Malta | 90 days |
| Mauritius | 90 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Moldova | 90 days |
| Monaco | 90 days |
| Montenegro | 90 days |
| Morocco | 90 days |
| Netherlands | 90 days |
| Nicaragua | 90 days |
| North Macedonia | 90 days |
| Norway | 90 days |
| Palestine | — |
| Panama | 90 days |
| Paraguay | 90 days |
| Peru | 180 days |
| Philippines | 30 days |
| Poland | 90 days |
| Portugal | 90 days |
| Romania | 90 days |
| Saint Lucia | 42 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| San Marino | 90 days |
| Serbia | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Singapore | 30 days |
| Slovakia | 90 days |
| Slovenia | 90 days |
| Spain | 90 days |
| Sweden | 90 days |
| Switzerland | 90 days |
| Tajikistan | 30 days |
| Thailand | 60 days |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 90 days |
| Tunisia | 90 days |
| United Arab Emirates | 180 days |
| Uruguay | 90 days |
| Uzbekistan | 30 days |
| Vanuatu | 120 days |
| Vatican | 90 days |
| Venezuela | 90 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (31)
Destinations that issue the Mexico passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Armenia | — |
| Bahrain | — |
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Indonesia | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Laos | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Malawi | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Namibia | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Palau | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Rwanda | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Tanzania | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
| Zambia | — |
| Zimbabwe | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (9)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Mexico passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Israel | — |
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Kenya | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
| South Korea | — |
| Suriname | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (36)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Australia | — |
| Azerbaijan | — |
| Benin | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Cuba | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Guinea | — |
| Guyana | — |
| India | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Libya | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Mongolia | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Oman | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Russia | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Africa | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Syria | — |
| Togo | — |
| Turkey | — |
| Uganda | — |
| Ukraine | — |
| Vietnam | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (26)
Destinations where Mexico passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Bangladesh | — |
| Brunei | — |
| Canada | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| China | — |
| Congo | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Gambia | — |
| Ghana | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Lesotho | — |
| Mali | — |
| Nauru | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Swaziland | — |
| Taiwan | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| United States | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Mexico passport holders visit visa-free?
The Mexico passport has a PassRank score of 136, meaning holders can enter 136 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 96 visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 9 via an eTA. A further 36 require an e-visa and 26 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Mexico passport's rank in 2026?
The Mexico passport ranks 54th out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 136. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Mexico need a visa for the United States?
Mexico passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the Mexico PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Mexico passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (96), visa on arrival (31) and eTA/ETA (9). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
Compare with similar passports
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See the full ranking, the Americas ranking, or all head-to-head comparisons.
Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21