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Do Indians need a visa for Mexico?
✓ Yes — easy if you have a US visa
Indian passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (SAE) for Mexico — OR can enter visa-free with a valid US visa.
If you already hold a valid US visa, you can fly to Mexico without applying for anything else. Otherwise, apply for the free SAE online — approval in about 24 hours.
- Cost
- Free — the SAE has no fee. (Embassy visa costs ~$48 if you go that route.)
- Processing
- About 24 hours for the SAE · longer at the embassy
- Validity
- Single entry · up to 180 days
- Passport
- Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date
- Where to apply
- sae.inami.gob.mxOfficial Mexican government portal for the electronic authorisation
What you need to apply
A valid US visa OR an SAE approval
Either route works — the US visa route is faster
Valid passport (6-month rule)
Two blank pages recommended
Return ticket and accommodation
Asked at immigration
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