# Mexico passport to United States: Visa required

Current access classification: **Visa required** — Traditional visa required before travel.

Access data checked August 24, 2026. Evidence status: **official evidence collected**.

This page concerns ordinary short visits unless an official source states otherwise. Authorities apply the current rule, and individual circumstances can change the applicable treatment.

## Evidence timeline

- **Current official route — Mexican visitors require a B-1/B-2 visa or Border Crossing Card** (Visa required)
  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 sources:
  - [U.S. Department of State: Visitor Visa](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html)
  - [U.S. Department of State: Border Crossing Card](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/border-crossing-card.html)
  - [U.S. Government Publishing Office: 8 CFR 212.1: documentary requirements for nonimmigrants](https://www.govinfo.gov/link/cfr/8/212?link-type=pdf&sectionnum=1&year=mostrecent)

## How to apply

Follow the current instructions on the official portal.

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](https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/)

## Useful links

- [HTML evidence page](https://multipassrank.com/mexico-united-states-visa)
- [Mexico passport access](https://multipassrank.com/passport/mexico)
- [All passport requirements for United States](https://multipassrank.com/destination/united-states)
- [Dataset license](https://multipassrank.com/data-license)