Most visitors from the United States, Canada, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Japan and other visa-exempt countries enter Mexico for Expo CIHAC business meetings without a visa, receiving an electronic Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM) valid for up to 180 days; a passport with at least six months' validity is required. Nationals of countries that need a Mexican visa — including India, China, Nigeria and the Philippines — apply at a Mexican consulate in advance (fee around USD 54, processing 10–15 working days), unless they already hold a valid US, Canadian, UK, Japanese or Schengen visa or residence permit, which allows visa-free entry under Mexico's facilitation rule. Exhibitors shipping machinery, samples or stand equipment can use an ATA Carnet for temporary import and re-export. Carry your return ticket, hotel booking and Expo CIHAC registration confirmation for immigration at MEX.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Passport must be valid at least six months. The FMM covers business meetings but not paid local employment; keep the digital record for departure. Applied for at a Mexican consulate before departure. Holders of a valid US, Canadian, UK, Japanese or Schengen visa or residence permit can generally enter visa-free for up to 180 days under Mexico's facilitation rule.
Official
