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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Mexico citizens need a visa for South Korea?

e-Visa / ETA

Mexico citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter South Korea — applied for online before departure.

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Mexico vs South Korea: passport comparison

Mexico

98

visa-free countries

Global rank: #55 · mobility 151.6

South Korea

116

visa-free countries

Global rank: #20 · mobility 169.7
96

countries both Mexico and South Korea can enter visa-free together

Mexico + South Korea: passport compatibility

83%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Mexico and South Korea travel together — by entry type:

96 both visa-free
28 both visa on arrival
25 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
34 access differs

Where Mexico and South Korea can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (96)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania90 days#91 Andorra90 days#47 Angola30 days#168 Antigua and Barbuda180 days#61 Argentina90 days#44 Austria90 days#13 Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados28 days#48 Belarus30 days#114 Belgium90 days#6 Belize30 days#99 Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days#88 Botswana90 days#119 Brazil90 days#43 Bulgaria90 days#35 Chile90 days#45 Colombia90 days#74 Costa Rica180 days#62 Croatia90 days#22 Cyprus90 days#36 Czech Republic90 days#25 Denmark90 days#11 Dominica180 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 El Salvador180 days#75 Estonia90 days#26 Fiji120 days#103 Finland90 days#3 France90 days#4 Georgia360 days#83 Germany90 days#7 Greece90 days#17 Grenada90 days#65 Guatemala90 days#73 Haiti90 days#175 Honduras90 days#78 Hong Kong90 days#46 Hungary90 days#21 Iceland90 days#38 Ireland90 days#18 Israel90 days#51 Italy90 days#8 Jamaica90 days#100 Japan90 days#24 Kazakhstan30 days#116 Kiribati90 days#84 Kosovo90 days#107 Kyrgyzstan60 days#134 Latvia90 days#34 Liechtenstein90 days#39 Lithuania90 days#37 Luxembourg90 days#9 Macao90 days#67 Malaysia30 days#41 Malta90 days#29 Mauritius90 days#66 Micronesia30 days#89 Moldova90 days#92 Monaco90 days#42 Montenegro90 days#76 Morocco90 days#121 Netherlands90 days#10 Nicaragua90 days#86 North Macedonia90 days#82 Norway90 days#15 Palestine90 days#193 Panama90 days#68 Paraguay30 days#64 Peru180 days#57 Philippines30 days#128 Poland90 days#19 Portugal90 days#14 Romania90 days#33 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Lucia42 days#69 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 San Marino90 days#49 Serbia90 days#72 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Slovakia90 days#23 Slovenia90 days#30 Spain90 days#2 Sweden90 days#5 Switzerland90 days#16 Tajikistan30 days#149 Thailand60 days#110 Trinidad and Tobago90 days#63 Tunisia90 days#131 United Arab Emirates90 days#1 Uruguay90 days#50 Uzbekistan30 days#142 Vanuatu120 days#105 Vatican90 days#60 Venezuela90 days#90

Only Mexico is visa-free (2)

How the entry rule changed: Mexico → South Korea

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Mexico → South Korea rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Mexico passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

South Korea: good to know

Seoul

Capital

South Korean Won (KRW)

Currency

Korea Standard Time (UTC+9)

Time zone

+82

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

220V / 60Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Mexico goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for South Korea

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Mexico citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Mexico citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter South Korea — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Mexico or South Korea?
The South Korea passport is stronger: 116 visa-free countries versus 98. Global rank: Mexico #55, South Korea #20.
Where can Mexico and South Korea citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 96 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for South Korea?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Mexico and South Korea?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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