Legal-Core in partnership with Temos Academy
Legal Compliance and Applicable Laws
for MEDICAL TOURISM
Hotel Live Aqua San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
Medical tourism without risks:
Legal and regulatory compliance is a fundamental pillar of success in the dynamic medical tourism industry. It ensures the safety and security of travelers, safeguards their personal data and upholds the highest ethical and legal standards.
Temos Academy in partnership with LEGAL-CORE, is the only internationally recognized program in the world that gives you the tools and knowledge you need to achieve compliance excellence.
With our program, you will be able to:
- Streamlined Processes.
- Effective Risk Management.
- Avoid penalties and fines for non-compliance with international regulations.
- Learn from real experiences and apply the best practices in the sector.
- Draft internationally valid contracts and protect your interests in global transactions.
- Resolve disputes efficiently and fairly through international arbitration.
Accommodation
Alternative Accommodations
La Estación
Parador Del Cortijo
Hacienda Monteverde
Imperio De Angeles
Casa Primavera
Casona 30
Casa Carmen
Posada La Aldea
Villa Mirasol
Casa Hoyos
Matilda
Our Habitas
Our Speakers
Dr. Claudia
Mika
TEMOS INTERNATIONAL GMBH
Founder
Dr. Claudia Mika, Ph.D., Dr. Oe.troph.
CEO & Founder of Temos International GmbH (Germany)
Quality Assessor
Vice Chairwoman of the Diplomatic Council Healthcare Forum
Judge for the International Medical Travel Awards
Scientific Board Dubai Health Authorities Medical Tourism Conference
Chair of Certification Committee, Member of Executive Member of the Board of European Fertility Society
Associate Editor “Journal of Healthcare Management Standards”
Since 2004 she has been working on the Temos certification systems, assessing hospitals, rehabilitation centers, reproductive care centers, and dental clinics worldwide according to the Temos quality criteria for international patient management that were developed together with leading travel health insurances and assistance companies.
She has been working with more than 100 hospitals and medical facilities worldwide from Brazil to the Philippines. Dr. Mika has been regularly invited to international Medical Tourism Conferences and advises different associations and governmental institutions regarding medical tourism issues. She developed the guideline “International Patients Department Processes” for the Turkish Ministry of Health.
In 2011, Dr. Mika received the “High Potential Company Award 2011” for Temos, funded by the European Union. Since 2013 Dr. Mika has been appointed to be one of the judges for the IMTJ Medical Travel Awards, an independent and objective set of awards for the medical travel and tourism industry. Since January 2014 she is the Vice Chairwoman of the Diplomatic Council Healthcare Forum. In 2017 Dr. Mika was awarded the Dr. Sanjiv Malik Lifetime Award for her significant contribution to the development of medical travel and medical tourism over many years. For the 2018 Dubai Health Tourism Forum, she was appointed as a member of the Scientific Board by Dubai Health Authorities (DHA). In 2018 Dr. Mika was appointed as a member of the Governing Board of Swiss Approval International Certification Body.
Maestro Guillermo Aldana
Attorney-at-Law
Maestro Guillermo Aldana Ugarte
Born on December 2, 1971 and Founder Partner at Aldana Ugarte Abogados, S.C. (2021-). With solid experience in civil and commercial proceedings and alternative dispute resolution. With expertise in arbitral, institutional, and Ad hoc procedures in regards domestic and foreign companies, and as Counsel and Arbitrator (sole Arbitrator, Co-arbitrator, and Emergency Arbitrator). Basham, Ringe y Correa, S.C. Partner, (2015-2020), Associate (since 2005), litigation and arbitration practice at the Querétaro Office.
Before joining Basham, Ringe y Correa, S.C., Mr. Aldana worked as Senior Associate at Santamarina y Steta, S.C., (2000-2004) and Hegewisch Abogados, S.C., (2000) in civil, commercial, and arbitration practice. Has also held the position as Legal Manager of media, sports, and entertainment at TV Azteca S.A. de C.V., (1999) and worked as Paralegal in corporate and civil practice at Basham, Ringe y Correa (1994-1998).
Is Speaker at several corporate and professional fora in México and abroad; has drawn up bills drafts and written several articles on dispute prevention and resolution.
Currently, holds the position as Head of Arbitration Bajío Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Mexican member of the ICC World Arbitration Commission (2022-2024). Member of the London Court of International Arbitration, Mexican Bar Association, Club Español del Arbitraje, the Latin American Arbitration Association and Instituto Iberoamericano de Derecho Concursal.
Mr. Aldana has been recognized as “Recommended Lawyer” by Legal 500 and is ranked as Best Lawyer 2020 in mediation and arbitration practice.
Holds a master’s degree in dispute prevention and resolution from the University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom (2010), a master’s degree in corporate law from Universidad Anáhuac (2008), a major in civil and commercial procedure from Universidad Panamericana (2005), a major in obligations and contracts from Escuela Libre de Derecho (1999), and undergraduate studies in law from Universidad La Salle (1995).
Has completed professional development studies and has obtained several diplomas in contracts from Universidad Anáhuac, Querétaro (2011), Arbitration ICC in the Stock Market, London, United Kingdom (2009), Georgetown University Summer School, United States of America (2004-2005), international commercial arbitration from Escuela Libre de Derecho (2000), and defenses and dispute resolution from Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (1999).
Is Professor of the undergraduate program at the Universidad Anáhuac Querétaro on introduction to obligations law and comparative law and master’s programs on commercial insolvency proceedings; master’s programs at the Universidad Panamericana, Aguascalientes and Guadalajara, on alternative dispute resolution; Universidad Marista de Mérida on commercial insolvency proceedings.
Has taught proceedings theory at a bachelor´s level at the Universidad Iberoamericana (2004) in Mexico City and postgraduate programs at Universidad de Estudios de Postgrado en Derecho (2003). Former lecturer for the Mexican Supreme Court of Justice and the Federal Counsel of the Mexican Judiciary Branch.
Maestra Diana
Cuevas
MEXICAN COUNCIL FOR MEDICAL TOURISM
Attorney-at-Law
Diana Cuevas, Esq.
President
Mexican Council for Medical Tourism
Diana has 20+ years of experience working as an international corporate attorney and has particular experience
in the Technology Transfer, Medical Tourism, Arbitration, and Contract Negotiation/Mediation sectors.
She has been part of several international firms in Boston, New York and Mexico, has also worked as Mediator
for the Court. She worked as a legal researcher for the U.S. Federal Court, District of Massachusetts, USA.
Now she has offices in San Diego,USA. Mexico, Lisbon and world as off counsel for firms in Paris and
Shanghai. She is the Founder of Legal-Core LLC.
As President for the Mexican Council of Medical Tourism, she represents all private entities members of the
Council throughout the country. Counseling Federal and State Governments, private hospitals, hotels , wellness
centers, legal teams and developers. Her. Work includes analysis of international protocols, standards,
international compliance, as well as international laws.
Diana has taught International Law & Compliance at Leon University, Seminars at Nicosia University in
Croatia and Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro. She has dedicated her career to building strategic aliances
around de world advising on corporate transactions, civil matters, government affairs and regularly acts for
founders of those investing in early-stage and startup ventures. She also serves companies as Chief Negotiator
and Mediator on a wide range of contractual arrangements, including outsourcing to other jurisdictions
globally. Miss Cuevas is currently President of the Mexican Council for Medical Tourism, VP of the International
Chamber of Commerce, Arbitration and Mediation Committee, Chapter Bajio, Attorney of Counsel for
Alaris Law firm in Paris, France, Senior Partner of Legal-Core LLC, and Director of BeCompliance SL-Global
in USA.
Diana attended: International Chamber of Commerce Academy, Arbitration. Harvard University Law School.
Mediation and Dispute Resolution. Suffolk University, Boston. LL.M. Technology Transfer Law. Lund University,
Sweden. LL.M. European Law & LL.M. International Law. Loyola University. LL.B.
Diana is Head of Internacional Compliance-North America for BeCompliance Spain., Vice President Commercial
Arbitration. International Chamber of Commerce. Chapter Bajio. USA-Mex Chamber of Commerce,
CA-Board of Directors. Compliance Committee. California USA. Arbitrator for the ICC. Member de la International
Bar Association. Member of the USA Mediation association. Member for the Mexican Association of
Certified mediators.
Speaker at: Annual Conference for the Mexican Association of Hotels in Mexico Nov. 2023. Foro Nacional
de Turismo Medico-Cd de Mexico. Oct. 2023. Los Angeles Medical Tourism, and Business Opportunities in
Mexico. Oct. 2023. Ciclo de Conferencias Medical + Health, Tijuana 2022. Sister Cities USA-Mexico, San
Diego 2022. Internacional Arbitration & Mediation Conference-Merida 2022. International Conference for
Medical Tourism-Nuevo Vallarta 2022. USA-Mexico Sister Cities, San Diego, Tijuana 2022. International Arbitration
Conference, ICC. Yucatan 2022. International Arbitration. Anti-Arbitration rules. ICC 2021. International
Mediation Lecturer, University of Nicosia/Cyprus 2021. International Arbitration in the new era, remote
ICC 2021. International Business Environment post-COVID19, remote ICC 2021 -Singapore Convention
v New York Convention, remote ICC 2021 -Mediation and Business Dispute Resolution Lecturer, University
of Queretaro.
AWARDS
Best Lawyer USA, by Best Lawyer Magazine 2022. Who is Who in Law, 2022.
PUBLICATIONS
Consolidated Arbitration. Magazine Pauta ICC 2021, USA-Japan International Conflict. Harvard Massachusetts
2005, Stem Cells-A legal and Ethical Problem. Lund University 2000.
Dr. Rainer
Hilgenfeld
Medicine-Master of Public Health
Dr. Rainer Hilgenfeld
Doctor of Medicine-Master of Public Health
Expert in International Accreditation
Chief Medical Officer of Agile Health Management Services
Certified Assessor for Temos International
EFQM assessor, KTQ trainer, JCI consultant
Physician, board-certified for internal medicine (Germany)
Dr. Rainer Hilgenfeld is the Chief Medical Officer of Agile Health Management Services, a company working in support of local and international healthcare systems to improve access to as well as quality and medical outcomes of healthcare. Prior to his current position, he was International Coordinator of the International Quality Indicator Project (IQIP®), a subsidiary of Press Ganey Associates, Inc., in Elkridge, Maryland, USA. In this position, he was responsible for training and advising member hospitals and healthcare facilities in 17 countries on all
aspects of measuring clinical outcomes, quality management and improvement.
For more than 20 years Rainer has prepared hospitals in Europe and Asia for accreditation by Joint Commission International. He has been a consultant for the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the quality of care in tertiary care hospitals in Pakistan. Since 2013, he is a certified assessor for Temos International and was a member of the Temos Assessors Advisory Board from 2015 - 2019.
Dr. Hilgenfeld is a board-certified internist with 10 years of clinical experience. He holds a doctorate and an MD degree from the Free University of Berlin, Germany, and a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, USA.
Dr. William Sterett
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON
William Sterett, MD
Dr. Sterett has been practicing Orthopedic Sports Medicine in Vail, Colorado for 30 years. In addition to Medical School and Residency in California, portions of his training were in Germany and Switzerland.
As Managing Partner at the renowned Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail and then Managing Partner at Vail Summit Orthopedics and Neurosurgery, Dr. Sterett has over 20 years in Orthopedic Practice Management. Orthopedics in Vail has developed an unparalleled reputation attracting patients from all over the globe.
Dr. Sterett was the Head Team Physician for the US Women’s Ski Team for over 25 years, attending five Olympics as a USOC Physician for Team USA. This experience has provided a unique international opportunity, as Dr. Sterett served with the Health Care Team for US Athletes in over 20 different countries.
As a part time resident of Punta de Mita, Dr. Sterett has become increasingly aware of the vast opportunities available in bringing US style Health Care at Latin American prices to Mexico. Dr Sterett will discuss how to recognize the advantages Mexico has to offer to US and Canadian expatriates as well as our own Mexican citizens in what he describes as “Destination Medicine”.
Armando Joya
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON
Courtney Barnes
Attorney-at-Law
Our Program
18th June
19th June
20th June
08:00am to 09:00am GMT-06:00
Near-Shoring. How to recognize Mexico’s advantages.
Dr. Armando Joya. Mexico.
Speaker
Dr. Armando Joya
09:00am to 09:40am GMT-06:00
“International Patient Management & Cross-border Healthcare”
Dr. Claudia Mika and Dr. Rainer Hilgenfeld
Speakers
Dr. Claudia Mika
Temos International GmbH - Founder
Dr. Rainer Hilgenfeld
MEDICINE-MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
09:00am to 11:00am GMT-06:00
Inauguration
Juan José Álvarez Brunel, Secretary of Tourism Guanajuato. Tania Castillo, Secretary of Tourism San Miguel Allende. Diana Cuevas, President of the Mexican Council for Medical Tourism. Dr. Armando Joya, Grupo Medico Joya. Dr. Caludia Mika, CEO Temos Academy.
09:00am to 09:30am GMT-06:00
“The Temos Accreditation Program, Accreditation Participation Requirements”
Dr. Claudia Mika & Dr. Rainer Hilgenfeld
Speakers
Dr. Claudia Mika
Temos International GmbH - Founder
Dr. Rainer Hilgenfeld
MEDICINE-MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
09:40am to 11:30am GMT-06:00
11:00am to 11:15am GMT-06:00
“Introduction to Temos International Healthcare Accreditation”
Claudia Mika, CEO Temos. Germany
Speaker
Dr. Claudia Mika
Temos International GmbH - Founder
09:30am to 10:00am GMT-06:00
11:30am to 11:45am GMT-06:00
“Risk Mitigation, Documentation in Patient, Files, Malpractice Insurance”
Dr. Claudia Mika and Dr. Rainer Hilgenfeld
Speakers
Dr. Claudia Mika
Temos International GmbH - Founder
Dr. Rainer Hilgenfeld
MEDICINE-MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
11:15am to 02:00pm GMT-06:00
“Sustainability of Medical Travel”
Mexico, is a country in compliance. Dr. William Sterett. USA
Speaker
Dr. William Sterett
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON
10:00am to 10:45am GMT-06:00
“Applicable Laws and Risk Management”
Lic. Diana Cuevas
Speaker
Maestra Diana Cuevas
MEXICAN COUNCIL FOR MEDICAL TOURISM - President
11:45am to 02:00pm GMT-06:00
Lunch break
02:00pm to 3:00pm GMT-06:00
10:45am to 11:00am GMT-06:00
Lunch
02:00pm to 03:00pm GMT-06:00
Tour of Hospital Joya
San Miguel Allende
03:00pm to 04:30pm GMT-06:00
“Healthcare Law and Standards”
Mindy Morton
Speaker
Mindy Morton
11:00am to 12:00pm GMT-06:00
03:00pm to 05:00pm GMT-06:00
“International Medical Arbitration and Legal Liability”
Guillermo Aldana.
Speaker
Maestro Guillermo Aldana
MEXICAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL TOURISM - Secretary
Cocktail Party at LifeAqua
Hotel Terrace
06:00pm to 07:00pm GMT-06:00
12:00pm to 02:00pm GMT-06:00
“International Law and Contracts”
Lic. Diana Cuevas
Speaker
Maestra Diana Cuevas
MEXICAN COUNCIL FOR MEDICAL TOURISM - President
Dinner and Closing Ceremony. Certificate Awards.
Hotel LiveAqua
07:00pm GMT-06:00
Lunch
02:00pm to 03:00pm GMT-06:00
03:00pm to 05:00pm GMT-06:00
“Cannabis Law”
Courtney Barnes
Speaker
Courtney Barnes
Attorney-at-Law
18th June
08:00am to 09:00am GMT-06:00
Inauguration
Juan José Álvarez Brunel, Secretary of Tourism Guanajuato. Tania Castillo, Secretary of Tourism San Miguel Allende. Diana Cuevas, President of the Mexican Council for Medical Tourism. Dr. Armando Joya, Grupo Medico Joya. Dr. Caludia Mika, CEO Temos Academy.
09:00am to 09:30am GMT-06:00
“Introduction to Temos International Healthcare Accreditation”
Claudia Mika, CEO Temos. Germany
Speaker
Dr. Claudia Mika
Temos International GmbH - Founder
09:30am to 10:00am GMT-06:00
“Sustainability of Medical Travel”
Mexico, is a country in compliance. Dr. William Sterett. USA
Speaker
Dr. William Sterett
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON
10:00am to 10:45am GMT-06:00
10:45am to 11:00am GMT-06:00
“Healthcare Law and Standards”
Mindy Morton
Speaker
Mindy Morton
11:00am to 12:00pm GMT-06:00
“International Law and Contracts”
Lic. Diana Cuevas
Speaker
Maestra Diana Cuevas
MEXICAN COUNCIL FOR MEDICAL TOURISM - President
12:00pm to 02:00pm GMT-06:00
Lunch
02:00pm to 03:00pm GMT-06:00
“Cannabis Law”
Courtney Barnes
Speaker
Courtney Barnes
Attorney-at-Law
03:00pm to 05:00pm GMT-06:00
19th June
Near-Shoring. How to recognize Mexico’s advantages.
Dr. Armando Joya. Mexico.
Speaker
Dr. Armando Joya
09:00am to 09:40am GMT-06:00
“The Temos Accreditation Program, Accreditation Participation Requirements”
Dr. Claudia Mika & Dr. Rainer Hilgenfeld
Speakers
Dr. Claudia Mika
Temos International GmbH - Founder
Dr. Rainer Hilgenfeld
MEDICINE-MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
09:40am to 11:30am GMT-06:00
11:30am to 11:45am GMT-06:00
“Applicable Laws and Risk Management”
Lic. Diana Cuevas
Speaker
Maestra Diana Cuevas
MEXICAN COUNCIL FOR MEDICAL TOURISM - President
11:45am to 02:00pm GMT-06:00
Lunch break
02:00pm to 03:00pm GMT-06:00
“International Medical Arbitration and Legal Liability”
Guillermo Aldana.
Speaker
Maestro Guillermo Aldana
MEXICAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL TOURISM - Secretary
03:00pm to 05:00pm GMT-06:00
Wine testing and Dinner
05:00pm to 08:00pm GMT-06:00
20th June
“International Patient Management & Cross-border Healthcare”
Dr. Claudia Mika and Dr. Rainer Hilgenfeld
Speakers
Dr. Claudia Mika
Temos International GmbH - Founder
Dr. Rainer Hilgenfeld
MEDICINE-MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
09:00am to 11:00am GMT-06:00
11:00am to 11:15am GMT-06:00
Dr. Claudia Mika
Temos International GmbH - Founder
Dr. Rainer Hilgenfeld
MEDICINE-MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
11:15am to 02:00pm GMT-06:00
Lunch break
02:00pm to 3:00pm GMT-06:00
Tour of Hospital Joya
San Miguel Allende
03:00pm to 04:30pm GMT-06:00
Cocktail Party at LifeAqua
Hotel Terrace
06:00pm to 07:00pm GMT-06:00
Dinner and Closing Ceremony. Certificate Awards.
Hotel LiveAqua
07:00pm GMT-06:00
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Visas Information
Mexico Visa requirements
- If you intend to attend the Seminar, and require a visa to enter Mexico, we advise that you register for the conference as early as possible to receive your visa support letter and maximise the time for visa applications to be processed.
- It is very important that participants who need a visa to enter Mexico apply and book their visa appointment as soon as possible at the appropriate Mexican Consulate.
- When a visa is issued, the visa is valid for entry into Mexico for 6 months.
- Mexican Consulates do not handle rapid-process or short notice visa requests, so late applications are unlikely to be successful.
- An immigration lawyer cannot ensure obtaining a visa for entry into Mexico in time for the Conference if the visa is not requested in advance.
- On payment of your delegate fee, the Mexican Council for Medical Tourism will issue a visa letter confirming your registration at the conference to support your visa application.
- Some consulates have considerable waiting times to grant appointments, particularly the Mexican Consulate in India
Exemptions to Visa requirements
- All foreign visitors, regardless of their nationality, traveling to Mexico for tourism, business or in transit to another destination, are exempt from presenting a Mexican visa as long as they have a valid visa issued by any the following countries: Canada, Japan, the United States of America, the United Kingdom or any of the countries comprising the Schengen Area.
- Foreign visitors who, regardless of their nationality, have a valid permanent resident card from Canada, Chile, Colombia, Japan, Peru, the United States of America, the United Kingdom or any of the countries comprising the Schengen Area, do not require a Mexican visa.
Visitors who require a visa
Citizens from the following countries who wish to come to Mexico require a visa before travelling to Mexico. You must obtain this visa from the Mexican Consulate in your own country or another of your choice.
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Algeria
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bosnia Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei Darussalam
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cape Verde
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- China
- Comoros
- Cuba
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Granada
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Holy See
- Honduras
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ivory Coast
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kirgizstan
- Kiribati
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Lesotho
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mali
- Mauritius
- Mauritania
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- North Macedonian Republic
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palestine
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Qatar
- Rwanda
- Saint Kitts & Nevis
- Samoa
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Tome & Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Syria
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- St Vincent and Grenadines
- Sudan
- Surinam
- Thailand
- Taiwan
- Tanzania
- Tajikistan
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vietnam
- Venezuela
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Visitors who do not require a visa
Citizens from the following countries who wish to visit Mexico for a period not exceeding 180 days, and who will not receive any remuneration while in Mexican territory, do not require a visa:
- Andorra
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belgium
- Belize
- Bolivia
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Chile
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Latvia
- Lichtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Micronesia
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Niue
- Norway
- Palau
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- San Marino
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Uruguay
Additional exemptions:
All foreign visitors, regardless of their nationality, travelling to Mexico for tourism, business or in transit to another destination, are exempt from presenting a Mexican visa if they have a valid visa issued by any the following countries or area:
- Canada
- Japan
- United States of America
- United Kingdom
- Any Schengen Area country
Visitors who require a visa
Citizens from the following countries who wish to come to Mexico require a visa before travelling to Mexico. You must obtain this visa from the Mexican Consulate in your own country or another of your choice.
Visitors who do not require a visa
Citizens from the following countries who wish to visit Mexico for a period not exceeding 180 days, and who will not receive any remuneration while in Mexican territory, do not require a visa:
Additional exemptions:
All foreign visitors, regardless of their nationality, travelling to Mexico for tourism, business or in transit to another destination, are exempt from presenting a Mexican visa if they have a valid visa issued by any the following countries or area:
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Algeria
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bosnia Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei Darussalam
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cape Verde
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- China
- Comoros
- Cuba
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Granada
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Holy See
- Honduras
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ivory Coast
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kirgizstan
- Kiribati
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Lesotho
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mali
- Mauritius
- Mauritania
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- North Macedonian Republic
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palestine
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Qatar
- Rwanda
- Saint Kitts & Nevis
- Samoa
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Tome & Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Syria
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- St Vincent and Grenadines
- Sudan
- Surinam
- Thailand
- Taiwan
- Tanzania
- Tajikistan
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vietnam
- Venezuela
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Andorra
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belgium
- Belize
- Bolivia
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Chile
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Latvia
- Lichtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Micronesia
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Niue
- Norway
- Palau
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- San Marino
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Uruguay
- Canada
- Japan
- United States of America
- United Kingdom
- Any Schengen Area country
Permanent Residence exemptions:
In addition, foreign visitors who, regardless of their nationality, have a valid permanent resident card from the following countries and area do not require a Mexican visa.
- Canada
- Chile
- Colombia
- Japan
- Peru
- United States of America
- United Kingdom
- Any Schengen Area country
Electronic Travel Authorization
Citizens from Turkey, Ukraine and Russia need an electronic travel authorization which will allow them to travel to Mexico without a visa for touristic purposes.
Apply online for this electronic travel authorization:
www.inm.gob.mx/sae/publico/en/solicitud.html
To enter Mexican territory the above travelers must present:
- A valid passport with a minimum six-month period of validity from date of arrival and the document must be valid at the time of entry and for the period you wish to be in Mexico.
- If a foreigner is entering Mexico by air, they are required to complete an immigration form online
- https://www.inm.gob.mx/spublic/portal/inmex.html
- Immigration authorities at the port of entry may request documents proving the purpose of the visit, hotel reservation, proof of your departure booking, confirmation of your conference registration, proof of sufficient funds for the period of stay in Mexico and possession of an international credit card.
Automated Passport Checks
Citizens from the following countries can use the self-service automated kiosks at the international airports in Mexico City and Cancun
- Austria
- Belgium
- Czech Republic
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Japan
- The Netherlands
- Norway
- Romania
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom