Travel requirements for Mexico
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Mexico — passport and visa rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Entry requirements for Mexico
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive.
Visas
British passport holders do not normally need a visa, but must obtain a ESTA before travel.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — Mexico. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Mexico
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Recommended
Recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers.
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
Booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 years ago.
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Recommended
Recommended for most travellers, particularly those visiting friends and relatives.
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2 weeks before travelChikungunya Consider
For ages 12+. Consider for those in outbreak areas or frequent/long-term travellers.
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Dengue Consider
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
Pre-exposure for occupational risk, limited medical access, high-risk activities, or stays longer than 1 month.
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro — Mexico.
Driving in Mexico
To drive in Mexico with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1926 Convention.
IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) — find an issuing store.
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