Travelling to Mexico during COVID-19

Mexico is open to international visitors. Air travel to Mexico is not restricted during COVID-19, flights are operating.

There is just one extra requirement to travel to Mexico during COVID-19. Passengers need to fill out a pre-flight health questionnaire before departure.

Mexico is open to travellers

Mexico is open for travel, including tourism. International flights to Mexico are operating and there are minimal additional entry requirements.

Foreigners can travel to Mexico now on holiday, business, or for other purposes.

Travel to Mexico is restricted at the land border. The US-Mexico border remains closed to all non-essential visits. This is reviewed on a monthly basis.

Is travel to Mexico restricted from any countries?

Travel to Mexico is not restricted from any country. Air passengers of all nationalities are welcome, provided they meet the entry requirements and complete the health questionnaire.

Unlike other countries, Mexico has not suspended flights from high-risk areas.

Entry restrictions are reviewed regularly. Anyone wishing to go to Mexico from another country must check the latest rules and guidelines.

Mexico pre-flight health questionnaire

Mexico has introduced a travel health questionnaire for COVID-19.

Many countries, including Turkey and Canada, are using similar health documents to facilitate international travel.

Passengers need to complete the health declaration before boarding a flight to Mexico. The form gathers contact details and medical information.

The health questionnaire makes it safer to travel to Mexico during the pandemic. The information provided can be used to identify health risks.

Questions on Mexico’s COVID-19 health questionnaire

Travellers need to complete the pre-flight health questionnaire for Mexico with the following information:

Flight Infinformation

• Arrival date
• Airline
• Flight number
• Seat number

Contact details

• Full name
• Email address
• Telephone number

Recent travel history

• Countries or cities visited in the last 14 days
• Date of departure from the above countries or cities

Health information

• Any contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case and date
• Declaration of COVID-19 symptoms

A QR code is generated on completion of the form, this must be scanned on arrival.

Do you need a COVID-19 PCR test for Mexico?

No, passengers do not need to provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test result to travel to Mexico.

The only COVID-19 entry requirement currently in place is the pre-flight health questionnaire.

Nevertheless, travellers should check requirements with their transport provider. Some airlines may have additional safety measures in place for passengers.

Tourists should bear in mind that they may need to take a PCR test in Mexico before returning home.

COVID-19 quarantine rules for Mexico

There is no mandatory quarantine for passengers arriving in Mexico. Tourists can begin enjoying their stay right away.

Visitors will only need to quarantine if they develop COVID-19 symptoms or test positive during their stay in Mexico.

Do you need a COVID-19 vaccine to travel to Mexico?

Vaccinated and unvaccinated people can travel to Mexico right now. A COVID-19 vaccine passport is not required.

Passengers need to complete the Mexico health questionnaire regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status.

Nevertheless, people are advised to get fully vaccinated before travelling to Mexico during COVID-19.

Flying to Mexico during COVID-19

To travel to Mexico now, foreign citizens need to meet all regular entry requirements and complete a health declaration form.

Depending on nationality, passengers may need one or more of the following documents:

Tourists and business visitors from more than 60 countries, including EU nations, can stay in Mexico without a visa for up to 180 days. Visitors should confirm their visa requirements and apply for the relevant permit.

COVID-19 safety measures in Mexico

To decide whether it is safe to travel to Mexico right now, visitors should consider the current health situation and safety measures in place.

Mexico has implemented a 4-tier traffic light system of restrictions:

Most Mexican states are now categorised as yellow. Some popular tourist destinations, including Baja California Sur, are green.

Local COVID-19 restrictions vary, visitors should check the specific information for their final destination in Mexico.