At the end of this October, the Mexican government updated the list of nationals of countries who do not need a visa to enter Mexico. They also ratified the measure of requesting transit visas for several foreigners. How did the Cubans turn out in this update?
A new immigration measure came into force in Mexico on October 22, 2023. It involves the requirement of a visa for foreign tourists who want to visit the country or make a stopover at its airports. This provision is similar to that applied by the United States and will have some exceptions depending on the nationality of the travelers.
According to article 37 of the Mexican Immigration Law, a visa will be mandatory for people from certain countries, who will be prohibited from carrying out paid activities, even if they have no intention of residing in Mexico, as reported by the Mexican government in an official statement.
Visa for Mexico, how to get it?
And report from the Peruvian media La República, indicated that travelers who will not need a visa to enter Mexico are those who have permanent residence in Canada, the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland and the countries of the Schengen Area, as well as members of the Pacific Alliance (Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru).
That is, Cubans, who only have this nationality, will continue to need a tourist visa and a transit visa to enter or make a stopover at any Mexican airport.
To apply for a Mexican visa, you must fill out a form and present this documentation: Visa application form, valid and current passport with a minimum validity of six months from the date of departure from Mexico. Photocopy of the passport page where personal data appears.
Also a recent color photograph with a white background, face visible and without glasses, passport size. Original proof of work with signature and seal, indicating full name, monthly salary, seniority and position. Proof of salary payments, etc.
