Mexico does not require a visa for short business or tourism visits by nationals of the United States, Canada, EU/Schengen countries, the United Kingdom, Japan and many others — entry is with a valid passport plus the electronic FMM (up to 180 days), and attending a trade fair as a visitor is permitted. Travellers from other countries need a Mexican business visitor visa (visitante sin permiso para realizar actividades remuneradas), currently around USD 54 with 10–20 business days of processing; holders of a valid US, Canadian, UK, Japanese or Schengen visa or permanent residence are generally exempt. Paid work in Mexico requires a work permit. Confirm your nationality's requirement at https://www.gob.mx/sre before booking.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Covers attending meetings, conferences and trade fairs as a visitor; paid employment in Mexico requires a work permit. Consular fee published by Mexico's SRE/embassies (approximately MXN 1,000) — confirm the current amount with your nearest Mexican embassy or consulate.
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