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It depends on your situation. Since 29 February 2024, Mexicans are no longer automatically visa-exempt for Canada. You can travel on an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) instead of a visitor visa only if you either have held a Canadian visa at any time in the past 10 years or currently hold a valid US non-immigrant visa — and you are flying to Canada on a valid Mexican passport. If you meet one of those conditions you apply for an eTA; if not, you need a visitor visa (TRV) instead.
The eTA (when you qualify) is required for air travel and airport transit, and is confirmed electronically by the airline at check-in. You can explore the destination on our Canada travel hub or head directly to the Canada eTA page.
Because Mexicans are only eTA-eligible under specific conditions, use the table below to see which document fits your journey:
| Your situation | What you need |
|---|---|
| Flying to Canada, and you hold a valid US non-immigrant visa or have had a Canadian visa in the last 10 years (visit or transit, up to 6 months) | eTA |
| Flying to Canada but you do not meet either condition | Visitor visa (TRV) |
| Entering Canada only by land or sea | No eTA (valid passport / visa as applicable) |
| Working, studying for more than 6 months, or immigrating | Work / study permit or visa |
Since 29 February 2024, Mexicans are eTA-eligible only under conditions. You can apply for an eTA if you currently hold a valid US non-immigrant visa, or you have been issued a Canadian visa in the past 10 years, and you are travelling by air on a valid Mexican passport. The eTA then covers tourism, visiting family or friends, business meetings and transiting through Canada to another destination.
If you do not meet either condition, you must apply for a visitor visa (TRV) rather than an eTA. Anyone intending to work, study long term, or settle in Canada needs the appropriate permit or visa instead of an eTA. Always travel on the passport linked to your eTA.
A real strength of the Canada eTA is how little paperwork it demands. Before you begin, gather the following:
You will also be asked to confirm the US visa or previous Canadian visa that makes you eligible, so have those details to hand.
From start to finish the form usually takes just a few minutes. Most Mexicans fly to Canada from Mexico City and Cancún, arriving at Toronto, Vancouver and Montréal.
The majority of Mexican applicants are approved within minutes, with confirmation emailed as a PDF. Now and then additional checks push the wait to as much as 72 hours, so it is wise to apply at least 3 days ahead of your flight rather than at the airport. If the system asks for more information, reply quickly to keep things moving.
After approval, the eTA remains valid for 5 years (or until your passport expires, whichever comes first). It is a multiple-entry authorization, so Mexicans can return to Canada as often as they like within that window without applying again. Each separate stay may last up to 6 months, with the precise duration set by the border officer when you arrive. If you renew or replace your passport, you must request a fresh eTA linked to the new document.
The eTA is needed even when you are merely transiting through a Canadian airport on the way to somewhere else — for example connecting via Toronto or Vancouver. Provided you meet the eTA conditions, the eTA covers these layovers; if you do not qualify for an eTA you may need a transit or visitor visa instead. Make sure your eTA is approved before you depart, since it is verified at your starting airport.
An approved eTA lets you board your flight, but whether you actually enter Canada is decided by a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer on arrival. Bring the valid passport linked to your eTA and be prepared to explain the purpose and length of your visit, where you will be staying, and that you can support yourself during the trip. There is nothing to print — the eTA lives electronically against your passport.
Each traveller must have their own eTA, children and infants included, because every authorization is tied to an individual passport. A parent or guardian can complete the application on a child's behalf. When travelling as a family, simply lodge a separate application for each Mexican passport holder.
Since 29 February 2024, Mexicans are not automatically visa-exempt. You can use an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) only if you hold a valid US non-immigrant visa or have had a Canadian visa in the last 10 years, and you fly on a valid Mexican passport; otherwise you need a visitor visa (TRV). The eTA is required to fly to or transit through a Canadian airport.
A small government fee applies to the eTA. If you apply through an assisted service, a service fee may be added on top for help completing the form, error checks and support.
An approved eTA is valid for 5 years, or until your passport expires — whichever comes first. It permits multiple entries, with each stay of up to 6 months.
Most applications are approved within minutes and the result is emailed to you as a PDF. Occasionally checks can take up to 72 hours, so it is best to apply at least 3 days before departure.
No. The eTA is only required when flying to, or transiting through, a Canadian airport. If you enter Canada by land or sea you do not need an eTA, though you must still carry a valid passport.
Yes. Every traveller needs an individual eTA linked to their own passport, including children and infants. A parent or guardian can apply on a child's behalf.
No. The eTA is linked to the specific passport used in the application. If you obtain a new passport, you must apply for a new eTA before travelling.
No. An eTA authorises you to board a flight to Canada, but the final decision is made by a border services officer on arrival. Be ready to show you meet the conditions of your visit (valid passport, purpose of trip, and means of support).