Mexico reinstates electronic visa for Brazilians
Brazil’s tourism sector welcomes Mexico’s reintroduction of the electronic visa for short-term visitors, streamlining entry and boosting travel between both nations.
This is the news the South American travel sector and visitors have been waiting for. Following a period of cumbersome consular processes, Mexico has announced a major change affecting Brazilian nationals.
If you’re planning travel from Brazil to Cancún, Mexico City or Tulum, entry rules have just been eased. The move is designed to streamline travel between the two countries.
The electronic visa for Brazilian nationals took effect on 5 February 2026
Press release
Published on 8 February 2026 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
What’s changing — back to simplicity
Mexico’s Secretariat of Foreign Relations (SRE) has officially reactivated the Electronic Authorization System for holders of Brazilian passports. In practice, this ends the need for a physical visa (requiring a consulate appointment and stamp in the passport) for the vast majority of tourists.
Key points to remember:
Affected travelers: Brazilian citizens.r> New option: An E-Visa (electronic authorization) can now be obtained instead of a consular visa.r> Mandatory condition: Entry to Mexico is permitted only by air using this authorization.
Eligibility conditions
The measure aims to facilitate short-term tourism and business travel, but includes strict rules that must be followed to avoid boarding refusal.
1. Mode of transport
This is the critical aspect of the reform: the electronic authorization is valid only if you land at a Mexican airport.
Entry by air: Electronic authorization accepted. Entry by land or sea: Physical consular visa remains mandatory.
2. Purpose of travel
The authorization covers multiple travel purposes, provided activities are unremunerated, including:
- Tourism and holidays
- Transit
- Business (meetings, conferences, supervision; no salary earned in Mexico).
3. Length of stay
The electronic authorization typically allows a single entry and permits stays up to 180 days.
How to get the Mexico E-Visa
The process is now fully digital. Follow these key steps to ensure the document’s validity:
Online form: Apply via the official portal.
Data entry: Enter information exactly as it appears on the Brazilian passport (mind accents and double surnames).
Processing time: Responses are typically very fast.
Print requirement: Once approved, the document must be printed. Airlines departing from Brazil require the paper version to permit boarding.
Important note: The SAE comes with a specific validity window for entry (often 30 days after issuance). Apply about 2 weeks before travel, not months in advance.
The electronic visa platform also remains open to nationals of Russia, Turkey and Ukraine.
Reminder: Who is completely exempt from visa requirements?
Certain Brazilian nationals need neither a physical nor an electronic visa. They enter Mexico simply by showing a valid passport, provided they hold:
- A valid visa or permanent residency for Canada, the United States, Japan or the United Kingdom.
- A valid visa or residency within the Schengen Area.
- Permanent residency in Chile, Colombia or Peru (members of the Pacific Alliance).
Other nationalities, including Europeans, may still qualify for visa-free entry under Mexico’s modernized procedures. A visa (electronic or paper) issued by a Mexican embassy may still be required for some nationalities. We strongly advise travelers to verify the correct entry requirement based on nationality and the validity of their travel documents.
