Mexico Visa for Brazilian Citizens
Brazilian passport holders need an e-Visa for Mexico — applied for online before travel.
Visa Electrónica (SAE - Sistema de Autorización Electrónica) - required as of February 5, 2026 for air travel only. Single entry. Must apply online at visaelectronica.sre.gob.mx. Valid electronic passport required. The official SRE press release explicitly calls this an 'electronic visa' (not an ETA). Does not replace the traditional consular visa for multiple entries or land/sea entry.
gob.mx ↗How Brazilian citizens apply for a Mexico visa
- → Apply for the e-Visa online before travel and carry the approval.
- → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Mexico visa types
Visitor Visa - Non-Lucrative (Visa de Visitante sin Permiso para Realizar Actividades Remuneradas)
Allows foreign nationals to visit Mexico for tourism, transit, business meetings, studies, or medical treatment without engaging in paid activities. Covers activities that do not generate income within Mexico.
Visitor Visa - Business (Visa de Visitante con Permiso para Realizar Actividades Remuneradas)
Allows foreign nationals to enter Mexico to carry out paid or lucrative activities on a temporary basis, such as short-term contracts, conferences, or professional services paid from abroad.
Transit Visitor Visa (Visa de Visitante en Tránsito)
Permits foreign nationals to transit through Mexico en route to a third country, covering layovers or brief stops that require passing through Mexican immigration.
Temporary Resident Visa - Studies (Residente Temporal - Estudiante)
Allows foreign nationals to reside in Mexico for the purpose of studying at an accredited educational institution for a period exceeding 180 days.
Temporary Resident Visa with Authorization for Paid Activities (Residente Temporal con Permiso para Realizar Actividades Remuneradas)
Allows foreign nationals to reside in Mexico and engage in paid employment or professional activities under a Mexican employer or contract for stays exceeding 180 days.
Temporary Resident Visa - Remote Worker / Digital Nomad (Residente Temporal - Solvencia Económica)
Allows foreign nationals with income from outside Mexico to reside in the country for more than 180 days without taking local employment, serving as the de facto digital nomad pathway.
Mexico visa for Brazil citizens — FAQ
Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for Mexico?
Brazilian passport holders need an e-Visa for Mexico — applied for online before travel.
What documents do Brazilian citizens need for Mexico?
A passport valid for at least six months, proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Mexico visa category. Always confirm with the official source.
Related visa requirements
For Brazilian citizens