I am an Indian citizen, working inUnited States on H1B visa. I am planning on a 5 day vacation in Los Cabos. From the mexico consular website, it appears that I need to apply for a visitor visa. But some of my friends claim that we don't need one and we can go ahead with a valid H1B visa. Can someone confirm? Show Report inappropriate content
SteveMex Ringwood, United... Level Contributor 14,676 posts 10 reviews 16 helpful votes1. Re: Do I need a visitor visa? 8 years ago Save The consular website does NOT say that! It says "Holders of valid visa of theUnited States of America (any nationality) shall not require visa to enter Mexico with tourist, transit and business purposes only." On our Australian Travel Smart Website, it advises that you may need a Travel visa, and if travelling thruUSA to Mexico you may need one as well. Does any one have any ifo on this, dont want any trouble in USA customs or Mexico! ha Thanks. Report inappropriate content
SteveMex Ringwood, United... Level Contributor 14,676 posts 10 reviews 16 helpful votes1. Re: Do you Need a Tourist Visa? 10 years ago Save Assuming you are an Australian passport holder..... If you are visitingMexico as a tourist for less than 180 days you do not need any sort of visa but you do need an immigration form called an FMM. If you are arriving by air then you will be given the form on the plane and the cost of the form is included in the price of your ticket. If arriving by land you must purchase an FMM (around 22 USD I think) as soon as you cross the border. Visiting the U.S. you qualify for the Visa Waiver Program provided you will not be in "North America" for more than 90 days. So if you are in the U.S. for 60 days and want to go to Mexico for 60 days you can't because Mexico is in North America and you will have trouble at U.S. immigration. (If that is what you want to do then you need a tourist visa for the U.S..) As long as your total stay in the U.S. & Mexico is less than 90 days then you are fine. If you are using the Visa Waiver Program remember to apply for ESTA online clearance prior to your journey. Report inappropriate content
Debra K Brisbane, Australia Level Contributor 79 posts 13 reviews 13 helpful votes2. Re: Do you Need a Tourist Visa? 10 years ago Save Hi SteveMex Thanks, we are actually New Zealand passport holders but that should be the same as Australians. We will be inUSA for 2 weeks then Cabo for 1 week, so that all seems fine. So I still will have to apply for the Visa Waiver Program online you say, so will look into that Today. Thanks. Report inappropriate content
Debra K Brisbane, Australia Level Contributor 79 posts 13 reviews 13 helpful votes3. Re: Do you Need a Tourist Visa? 10 years ago Save Whoops, was speed reading your message we are under 60 days inUSA and Mexico so no Visa's needed! Great. Thanks. Report inappropriate content
PacificNWFamily Washington State Destination Expert for Yosemite National Park Level Contributor 96,854 posts 227 reviews 177 helpful votes4. Re: Do you Need a Tourist Visa? 10 years ago Save Hi Debra K If you have any questions aboutCabo San Lucas or San Jose del Cabo, please post on the specific forum. This Los Cabos one mostly collects forum threads and has few readers. (We're lucky SteveMex saw it because he knows a lot!) Report inappropriate content
SteveMex Ringwood, United... Level Contributor 14,676 posts5. Re: Do you Need a Tourist Visa? 10 years ago Save As New Zealand passport holders you do not need a visa for your particular trip since you qualify for the Visa Waiver Program. Previously this meant you just had to fill in a green form on theplane and hand it to U.S. immigration. But now they make you apply online at this site https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/ THIS MUST BE DONE BEFORE YOU TRAVEL! Application is simple but you need a credit card as you have to pay 14 USD. Usually you get approval within a few seconds. Approval is good for 2 years. Print off your approval (which contains a unique number/code) as you will need that number on check-in. If you fail to do this prior to checking in the airline won't let you fly. Report inappropriate content
Debra K Brisbane, Australia Level Contributor 79 posts 13 reviews 13 helpful votes6. Re: Do you Need a Tourist Visa? 10 years ago Save Thanks, SteveMex yes, looked into what you had said and saw we need to fill out the online clearance and fee, so "Thanks" for that. Looking forward to relaxing inCabo! Do you need a visa to travel to Cabo San Lucas?Visitors from the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand don't need visas for tourist stays of less than 180 days. Other nationalities should check with the Instituto Nacional de Migración online at www.inm.gob.mx.
What documents do I need to travel to Cabo San Lucas?Entry & Exit Requirements
You'll need a passport that's valid for six months after your visit to enter Mexico. You'll also need a Mexican Tourist Permit, which is usually issued free of charge upon arrival. Be sure to hold on to that card throughout the trip, as you'll need to present it upon your departure.
Can I go to Cabo San Lucas without a passport?Do I need a passport to travel to Cabo? A U.S. citizens traveling between the U.S. and Mexico by land or sea are required to present a valid passport.
What forms do I need to go to Cabo?To enter Mexico, you must have the following documents:. A valid passport or travel document. ... . A properly completed Multiple Migratory Form (FMM). ... . Mexican immigration officers at the port of entry may request additional documents depending on the purpose/activity of your trip.. |