Mexico visa-free for Algerians
Last verified: June 2026 (gob.mx / SRE source)
Which document exempts you from a Mexico visa?
An Algerian holding a valid visa OR permanent-resident card of the USA, Canada, Japan, the UK or the Schengen area enters Mexico with no Mexican visa, for a tourist stay up to 180 days — just present that document at boarding and on arrival. ⚠️ The document must be physical (visa sticker or card): an ESTA, eTA or e-visa does not count. Without such a document, see the consulate visa.
Official source: inm.gob.mx
At a glance
- Condition
- Valid physical US/CA/JP/UK/Schengen visa/permanent residence
- Visa-free stay
- Up to 180 days
- Document
- Physical (sticker / card) — not electronic
- Without that document
- Consulate visa (Algiers)
- SAE
- Not open to Algeria
- Pre-travel biometrics
- None
- FMM card
- Free at the airport
- Passport
- Valid for the duration of stay
Required documents
- Passport (valid for the duration of stay)
- Valid PHYSICAL US / Canada / Japan / UK / Schengen visa OR permanent-resident card
- Return ticket + accommodation (to get the 180 days)
- Digital FMM card (at the airport, free)
How it works, step by step
- 1Check your document's validity
US/CA/JP/UK/Schengen visa/permanent residence valid on the travel day.
- 2No Mexican visa to apply for
The third-country document exempts you.
- 3Travel
Show it at boarding (the airline checks) and on arrival.
- 4At the airport: FMM card
Generated free (digital form).
- 5On arrival
Stay up to 180 days (at the officer's discretion).
Fees
| Visa-free entry (valid third-country doc) | free (up to 180 days) |
| FMM card (air arrival) | free / included |
No Mexican visa with a valid physical US/Canada/Japan/UK/Schengen visa/permanent residence (up to 180 days). Physical document only (ESTA/eTA/e-visa not accepted). The SAE is not open to Algeria. Without a qualifying document, a consulate visa (dedicated tab). FMM card free at the airport. Confirm on gob.mx.
Frequently asked questions
Which documents exempt you from a visa?
A valid visa OR permanent-resident card of the USA, Canada, Japan, the UK or Schengen.
Do an ESTA or eTA suffice?
No. The document must be a physical visa (sticker) or permanent-resident card — electronic authorizations (ESTA, eTA, e-visa) are not accepted.
How long can I stay?
Up to 180 days for tourism (the granted duration is at the officer's discretion).
Is entry guaranteed?
No. Admission is at the Mexican authorities' discretion; OuiVisa checks eligibility before travel.
Does your third-country visa exempt you?
OuiVisa verifies the validity and acceptance of your US/CA/JP/UK/Schengen visa/permanent residence for Mexico.
Check my eligibilityEligibility check and preparation by OuiVisa — for the « visa-free » case (with a third-country document), there is no Mexican visa to file. For the consulate visa (no qualifying document), OuiVisa refers you to a partner agency. Admission is at the Mexican authorities' discretion; entry is not guaranteed.