Everything Mexico citizens need to know about applying for a Canada visa. Updated April 2026.
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| Visa Type | Visitor Visa (TRV) — or eTA if eligible |
| Application Fee | TRV: CAD $100 + CAD $85 biometrics. eTA (if eligible): CAD $7 |
| Processing Time | eTA: minutes to days. TRV: several weeks (check the live IRCC estimate for Mexico) |
| Maximum Stay | 6 months per visit (set at the port of entry) |
| Official Portal | Official application site |
Since Feb 2024 most Mexican citizens need a visitor visa (TRV)
eTA allowed ONLY if flying AND holding a valid US non-immigrant visa, or having held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years
eTA is air-travel only — land/sea arrivals always need a TRV
TRV biometrics at a Canada VAC (Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey)
Check eligibility first: if you fly and hold a valid US visa (or held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years) use the CAD $7 eTA; otherwise apply for the TRV and prove ties to Mexico under section 179.
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Yes. Mexico citizens need a Visitor Visa (TRV) — or eTA if eligible to visit Canada. The application fee is TRV: CAD $100 + CAD $85 biometrics. eTA (if eligible): CAD $7 and standard processing takes eTA: minutes to days. TRV: several weeks (check the live IRCC estimate for Mexico).
The Visitor Visa (TRV) — or eTA if eligible application fee is TRV: CAD $100 + CAD $85 biometrics. eTA (if eligible): CAD $7. Budget for the total cost including biometrics, service centre fees, and any required medical examinations.
Standard processing for Mexico citizens applying for a Canada Visitor Visa (TRV) — or eTA if eligible takes eTA: minutes to days. TRV: several weeks (check the live IRCC estimate for Mexico). Apply well in advance of your intended travel date to allow for potential delays.
Beyond standard documents (valid passport, photos, financial proof), Mexico citizens must meet these corridor-specific requirements: Since Feb 2024 most Mexican citizens need a visitor visa (TRV). eTA allowed ONLY if flying AND holding a valid US non-immigrant visa, or having held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years. eTA is air-travel only — land/sea arrivals always need a TRV. TRV biometrics at a Canada VAC (Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey). TravelReady generates a personalised checklist for the Mexico-Canada corridor.
Check eligibility first: if you fly and hold a valid US visa (or held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years) use the CAD $7 eTA; otherwise apply for the TRV and prove ties to Mexico under section 179. The most common rejection causes for this corridor are incomplete documentation, insufficient financial evidence, and weak ties to Mexico. TravelReady's Expert Document Validation checks your documents against embassy rules specific to the Mexico-Canada route before you submit.
Data sources: Requirements sourced from official embassy and consulate websites, IATA travel regulations, and government immigration portals.
Update policy: Requirements are reviewed continuously and updated within 24 hours when policy changes are announced. Last reviewed: April 2026
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