Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for Mexico?
The official link goes to visaelectronica.sre.gob.mx. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Mexico entry rules for Brazilian citizens.
| Verdict | Travel authorisation before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | SAE electronic authorization (air only, electronic passport), or a consular visitor visa |
| Fee | Not stated on the official pages read (see notes) |
| Stay | Up to 180 days, as stamped by the officer |
| Validity | Single entry; up to 180 days from issue |
| When to apply | Before booking; print the approval for check-in and arrival |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Brazilian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Mexico entry requirements.
The details for a Brazilian passport.
CORRECTED from visa_required: Mexico reinstated the SAE electronic authorization for Brazilian nationals from 5 Feb 2026 (Mexican Consular Section in London; the Embassy in Italy also lists Brazilians, Feb 2026). A law-firm summary says the decree was published in the DOF on 11 Sep 2025. Brazilians arriving by air with a valid electronic passport complete the online questionnaire at visaelectronica.sre.gob.mx, then print the approval and show it at check-in and on arrival. Single entry; the officer grants up to 180 days. It is not valid by land or sea. If the SAE is not approved, apply for a visa at a Mexican consulate. Cost: not stated on the consulate page. The law-firm summary says it is paid online, and the Ley Federal de Derechos sets MXN 197.65 for a visa requested electronically (art. 22-III-g). Brazilians had needed a consular visa since Aug 2022. Visa NOT needed if you hold a valid visa from the US, Canada, UK, Japan or a Schengen country, or permanent residence in those or in Chile, Colombia or Peru (also APEC Business Travel Card for business by air). Only visas in the passport or permanent-resident cards count (US EAD, I-797A, advance parole, I-20, DS-2019 are not accepted).
How long it must be valid.
Mexico's own rule: the passport must be valid for the whole trip (Embassy of Mexico in the US, page updated 24 Jul 2026), and the US State Dept says valid at the time of entry. Airlines may apply a 6-month rule, and the Mexican Embassy in the UK recommends 180 days (the longest tourist stay). Ireland's DFA advises 6 months beyond your last day in Mexico. Travel with 6 months to be safe. Passport cards are accepted only at land and sea crossings, not for flights.
Recent changes in Mexico.
- 2026-06-02 — FCDO added that Mexico may bring in temporary border health measures for travellers from Ebola-affected regions. (An earlier check dated this 2026-10-09; the FCDO change history gives 2 June 2026.)
- 2026-02-05 — Mexico reinstated the SAE electronic authorization for Brazilian nationals (air only, single entry, stay up to 180 days). Brazilians flying in no longer need a consular visa.
- 2025-07-25 — New general visa guidelines published in the DOF let visas be requested electronically for nationalities the government designates (so far only Brazil found). Reported by news media; the DOF text was not opened.
The short answers.
Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for Mexico?
No visa, but yes to a form: Brazilian citizens need the SAE electronic authorization (air only, electronic passport), or a consular visitor visa approved before they fly for stays of up to 180 days, as stamped by the officer.
How much does it cost for Brazilian citizens?
Not stated on the official pages read (see notes). Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Brazilian citizens stay in Mexico?
Up to 180 days, as stamped by the officer. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Brazilian citizens apply?
Before booking; print the approval for check-in and arrival.
Where do Brazilian citizens apply?
On the official site, visaelectronica.sre.gob.mx. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue Mexico visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.