Passport–destination evidence

Mexico to United States

Visa requiredTraditional visa required before travel

This page separates the current comparison status from the official evidence collected for it. Rules shown here concern ordinary short visits unless a source states otherwise.

Official evidence collectedAccess data checked August 24, 2026Sources reviewed August 20, 2026
Evidence timeline

How this access rule is documented

  1. Current official routeVisa required

    Mexican visitors require a B-1/B-2 visa or Border Crossing Card

    Mexican citizens seeking ordinary visitor admission generally need a nonimmigrant visa; the Border Crossing Card is a combined B-1/B-2 visa document.

    • The Border Crossing Card is a visitor visa, not a visa-free entitlement.
    • It is issued only to qualifying citizens who reside in Mexico, with separate rules governing ports, documents, distance, and stay.
    • Crew, official-passport, and special-document provisions remain outside this ordinary-passport visitor policy.
Official application route

How to apply

  1. Complete the DS-160 online application and retain its confirmation page.
  2. Follow the relevant U.S. embassy or consulate instructions, pay the required fee, and schedule an interview when required.
  3. Provide the passport and evidence requested to establish the trip purpose, funds, and intention to depart.
Start the official DS-160 visitor-visa application
Provenance

Official source register

Only destination governments, official immigration services, official diplomatic missions, and primary legal instruments qualify as published evidence.