What is the ETA visa for Mexico?

Mexico ETA (Electronic Authorization System), also known as SAE in Spanish, is a travel document that is issued to travelers who wish to visit Mexico. Unlike the regular visa, this document is granted online, which means that the entire process from application to acquiring the ETA is done online.



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U.S. citizens must present a valid U.S. passport book or card, in addition to an entry permit (Forma Migratoria Multiple or FMM) issued by Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM). Travelers should be sure to enter Mexico with valid proof of automobile registration, even if remaining in the border zone.

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INM may opt to allow tourists entry of up to 180 days without a visa or may limit authorized stays to shorter periods at their discretion; visitors should confirm the specific length of authorized stay written on the entry permit (FMM) or by the stamp in their passport.

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An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. An eTA is electronically linked to a traveller's passport. It is valid for up to five years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.

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While most eTAs are approved within minutes, some eTA applications can take several days to process. eTAs can also be obtained via smartphone or tablet. This means that if a traveller has forgotten to obtain an eTA, they will be able to do so at the airport.

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The Tourist Card (FMM) is no longer needed for visitors arriving by Air. For years, all tourists arriving in Mexico have been required to fill out their FMM form to get a tourist card. This helped Mexico track who arrived in the country and where they were.

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How much money should be shown on Bank Statements for a Mexico Tourist Visa? In order to obtain a Mexico Tourist Visa, your bank statements must show a balance of between 1,738 USD to 5,214 USD. This is to demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to cover the expenses of your trip.

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Can I extend or renew my visitor visa? No, visitor visas cannot be extended or renewed without leaving the country at the end of the 180-day period.

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In addition, foreign visitors who, regardless of their nationality, have a valid permanent resident card from Canada, Chile, Colombia, Japan, Peru, the United States of America, the United Kingdom or any of the countries comprising the Schengen Area, do not require a Mexican visa.

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