Mexico Visa RequirementsFor Portugal passport holders
Portuguese passport holders receive 180-day visa-free entry to Mexico. Mexico is one of the Americas most visited countries and offers extraordinary cultural and natural diversity.
Great news! Portugal passport holders can enter Mexico without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 180 days.
No visa required for stays up to 180 days. On arrival, complete the Forma Migratoria Multiple (FMM), the tourist entry card, which is issued digitally or on the aircraft. Keep the FMM carefully as it must be surrendered on departure. Present your valid Portuguese passport (at least 6 months validity). Time spent in Mexico does not count toward any Schengen limit as Mexico is outside the Schengen Area. Note: Mexico has a high-altitude capital (2250m); altitude sickness (soroche) can affect new arrivals for the first day or two.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Portugal to Mexico: What You Need to Know
Mexico grants visa-free entry to Portuguese citizens for stays of up to 180 days for tourism and business. Mexico is the most visited country in Latin America and offers remarkable diversity: the ancient Mayan and Aztec ruins of Chichen Itza, Teotihuacan, Palenque, and Monte Alban; the colonial cities of Oaxaca, San Cristobal de las Casas, Guanajuato, and San Miguel de Allende; the Caribbean beaches of the Riviera Maya (Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen); Pacific coast resorts (Puerto Vallarta, Zihuatanejo); and arguably the world most complex cuisine (recognized on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list). Portuguese speakers find Spanish relatively accessible; the two languages share significant Latin roots and most Portuguese speakers can read and understand Mexican Spanish with modest effort. Flights from Lisbon to Mexico City (Benito Juarez or the new Felipe Angeles Airport) connect through Madrid, Amsterdam, or Miami; total journey approximately 12-14 hours.
How to Get There
From Mexico City, domestic flights on Aeromexico, Volaris, and VivaAerobus connect to Cancun (2h30m), Oaxaca (1h15m), Merida (2h), and other cities cheaply when booked in advance. Guatemala is reachable by bus from Chiapas (San Cristobal) or direct flight from Mexico City. Cuba is a short flight from Cancun. Belize is accessible from Cancun or Chetumal by bus. The Yucatan Peninsula (Cancun, Merida, Valladolid, Tulum, Bacalar) makes an excellent 2-week circuit.
Money & Banking
Mexico uses the peso (MXN). Cash is essential in markets, street food, and smaller towns; carry MXN for daily use. ATMs are available in cities and tourist areas; Citibanamex and HSBC machines reliably accept foreign cards. Cards accepted in hotels, supermarkets (Oxxo, Walmart), and many restaurants. Mexico is affordable: a street taco costs MXN 20-40, a mid-range restaurant meal MXN 150-350. Tipping is important: 10-20 percent in restaurants.
Practical Tips
In Mexico City, the Metro is inexpensive and efficient but crowded at peak hours. Use Uber for safety and convenience; avoid unregistered street taxis in Mexico City. Drink only bottled water; avoid ice in non-tourist restaurants. Street food is outstanding in Mexico City (Mercado de San Juan, Mercado Jamaica, El Pochote) and is generally safe if cooked to order and busy. Register with the Portuguese Embassy in Mexico City or the Portuguese Foreign Ministry abroad registration service (RPEAM) for stays over 3 months. Emergency number is 911.