Travelling to Mexico from the UK with a Polish passport
My boyfriend and I have booked a holiday to Mexico. However, he has a Polish passport and I've been unable to find out if he'll need a visa or not. Any help on the matter will be greatly appreciated. I just want to make sure we are all prepared.
Best Answer
Here is the Mexican government's list of countries that don't require a visa for Mexico, when entering as a tourist or other visitor without work permission. It includes Poland ("Polonia").
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Do I need a visa to go to Mexico UK?
Citizens of the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and most EU countries do not need visas to enter Mexico as tourists for less than 180 days. Other Europeans can stay for ninety days. Non-US citizens travelling via the US, however, may need a US visa.Can I travel to Mexico with a European passport?
If you hold a passport from the Netherlands or from any of the European Union States, you do not need a visa to visit Mexico for as long as 180 days (1). You will only be required to fill an immigration form at the point of entry. Immigration authorities might also ask you to provide proof of the purpose of your trip.What do UK citizens need to enter Mexico?
Nationals from the United Kingdom will need to have their valid UK passport and a completed, approved Mexico tourist card when arriving in border control by air or land. These two documents will have to be shown to the authorities upon arrival at the border of Mexico before travelers will be allowed to enter.Can I travel with a Polish passport?
Polish citizens can apply for an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) visa waiver to travel to the United States. The ESTA allows citizens of Poland to visit the U.S. for tourism, business, transit, medical and short study purposes without a visa for up to 90 days per visit.🇵🇱 My POLISH PASSPORT is READY! | 🇲🇽 MEXICO TRAVEL Update | How Will I make MONEY after YouTube?
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Answer 2
Per Timatic, the database used by airport check-in staff:
Visa required, except for Nationals of Poland with a normal passport for a maximum stay of 180 days
So no, he does not need a visa, and this is true for all EU/EFTA citizens
Answer 3
He doesn't need a visa when travelling for up to 180 days.
From Polish MFA travel guide (in Polish):
No visa is required for Polish citizens in the case of tourist, private or business stays not exceeding 180 days.
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