Mexico to Canada tourist visa
Complete Canada visitor visa requirements, fees, processing times, and approval tips for Mexican citizens. Updated December 2025.
- Visa
- Canada Tourist Visa
- Fee
- C$100
- Processing time
- 4–8 weeks
- Length of stay
- Up to 6 months
Required documents
- Valid Passport — Your passport must be valid for the duration of your intended stay in Canada
- Online Application — Complete the visitor visa application through IRCC’s online portal
- Digital Photo — Recent photograph meeting Canadian visa specifications
- Proof of Financial Support — Evidence that you can financially support yourself during your stay
- Employment Evidence — Documentation proving your employment status and ties to Mexico
- Travel Plans — Details of your intended trip to Canada
- Ties to Mexico — Evidence demonstrating your intention to return to Mexico
- Biometrics — Fingerprints and photograph at a Visa Application Centre
How to apply
- Temporary intent — Clear plans to return to Mexico
- Financial ability — Funds to support your stay without working
- Ties to home — Employment, property, family, or other reasons to return
- Clear purpose — Legitimate and specific reason for visiting Canada
- Hold a valid US non-immigrant — Hold a valid US non-immigrant visa (B1/B2, F1, H1B, L1, etc.), OR
- Held a Canadian visa in — Held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years
Common questions
- Do Mexican citizens need a visa for Canada?
- Most Mexican citizens need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to visit Canada. However, if you have a valid US non-immigrant visa or held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years, you may be eligible for the simpler eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) instead.
- Can I apply for an eTA instead of a visa?
- Mexican citizens traveling by air may apply for an eTA if they hold a valid US non-immigrant visa (B1/B2, H1B, L1, etc.) or have held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years. The eTA costs only $7 CAD and is processed in minutes.
- How long can I stay in Canada on a tourist visa?
- A visitor visa allows you to stay in Canada for up to 6 months per visit. The border officer determines your actual allowed stay at entry. You cannot live in Canada permanently through visitor status.
- How long does Canada visa processing take from Mexico?
- Processing times typically range from 4 to 8 weeks, but can vary based on application volume and individual circumstances. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
- What is the Canada tourist visa fee for Mexicans in 2025?
- The visitor visa application fee is CAD $100 per person, plus CAD $85 for biometrics (total CAD $185). Families of 5 or more applying together pay a maximum of CAD $500 for application fees, plus CAD $170 for family biometrics.
- What is the approval rate for Canada visas from Mexico?
- The approval rate for visitor visas from Mexico is approximately 76%. Strong ties to Mexico, clear travel purpose, and solid financial evidence significantly improve your chances.