Visa requirements for Caribbean cruise to Mexico?
I know this question has been asked on this forum, but I wasn’t able to get any confirmation of what the actual visa requirements were for foreign nationals (from India & UK) visiting the US and wanting to take a cruise to Mexico (Cozumel and Progresso). Does anybody have any additional information on this?
I checked with the cruise line (Carnival) as some people suggested, and they just said that I would have to check with the Mexican consulates in UK and India. The consulate in UK said that you would “probably” not need a visa, but to be on the safe side, you should obtain a double-entry visa. The consulate in India said that it does not issue visas for cruises to Mexico, and that the necessary travel documents could be obtained at the port (in Mexico, I’m guessing).
So, although I have received answers from various sources, I haven’t received a definite answer from anybody.
Could somebody who has actually been in this situation (or similar) tell me if they needed visas? Thanks
I was just told by the consulates in Florida and Texas that there are no Mexican visa requirements for cruises. This applies to all nationalities.
For UK citizen Mexico visa not required
VISA NOT REQUIRED FOR A TOURISTIC STAY OF MAX. 180 DAYS,
PROVIDED HOLDING TOURIST CARD/FMT FORM ISSUED BY AIRLINES
(FREE OF CHARGE), WHICH IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO HOLDERS OF
- ENDORSED “BRITISH CITIZEN”; OR
- ENDORSED “BRITISH NATIONAL (OVERSEAS)”, IN WHICH CASE VISA
EXEMPTION IS FOR A STAY OF MAX. 90 DAYS. IMMIGRATION
OFFICERS WILL DECIDE ON MAX. PERIOD OF STAY.
IF PASSPORT IS ENDORSED “BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES CITIZEN”
(PREVIOUSLY REFERRED TO AS “BRITISH DEPENDENT TERRITORIES
CITIZEN”, SEE >TIRULES/R16 ) OR ISSUED IN BERMUDA:
VISA NOT REQUIRED, IF HOLDING TOURIST CARD/FORM FMT WITH
CONSULAR STAMP. TOURIST CARD/FORM FMT IS VALID FOR UP TO 90
DAYS AFTER DATE OF ISSUE.
MINORS UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE, TRAVELLING ALONE, SHOULD BE MET
BY AN ADULT.
VISITOR MUST HOLD:
- DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR NEXT DESTINATION; AND
- RETURN/ONWARD TICKET; AND
- SUFFICIENT FUNDS.
ONE WAY TICKET ONLY ACCEPTED IF PASSPORT ENDORSED “BRITISH
CITIZEN”, AND HOLDING EITHER TOURIST CARD/FORM FMT OR VISA.
For an Indian National – though have not been in this situation – it is advisable to get the visa in India from Delhi
Given below are the docs required for the same
You could also check or contact Udaanindia.com for further infomartion- they are one of hte best visa handling agents in India
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Mexico Tourist Visa requirements
Passport with validity of more than six months.
1 Visa application form duly filled in and signed- Photocopy can be used
2 Recent passport size colour photographs with a light background to be glued on the appropriate place on the visa application form.
Covering letter from the applicant on company’s letter head stating his name, designation, purpose and duration of visit.
Hotel Confirmation from Mexico.
Detailed Tour Itinerary.
Passport should be well traveled and it should contain Valid US visa.
The Applicant has to arrange for a Personal Interview with the Consular Office.
Letter of Recommendation from the Chamber of Commerce.
Bank Statement for the last 3 months.
Income Tax returns for the last 3 years.
Foreign Exchange endorsement / Copy of Credit Cards.
Confirmed return Air Ticket along with one Photocopy of it.
Medical Requirements:
Nil
Visa Fee:
Payable by cash.
Rs. 6000/-
Time Taken:
Minimum 2 -14 working days (depends on the Application) for processing after receipt of complete application.
Submission:
Monday To Friday
Time:
09:30am To 11:00am
Collection:
Monday To Friday
Time:
04:30pm To 05:00
Note:- Personal Presence of the applicant is Mandatory.
Note: – Further, any change in fees, additional document or personal presence of the applicant might be required which is on the discretion of the embassy.
NO VISA IS REQUIRED FOR US CITIZENS