Consulate-General of Japan in Houston

Visa Information

Regarding the resumption of exemption from visa requirements for Mexican nationals

Having taken the escalation of A/H1N1 Swine influenza in the United Mexican States into consideration, the Government of Japan took the decision to temporarily suspend the visa exemption agreement for Mexican nationals from 28th of April.

The Japanese government, however, has resumed the visa exemption agreement from 22nd of May, 2009.

Please note that it will henceforth not be necessary for Mexican nationals planning to enter Japan for less than 6 months for the purpose of short-term business, conference participation, tourism or to visit friends/relatives (Ordinary passport holders corresponding to the visa status ‘Temporary Visitor’) to obtain a Temporary Visitor visa at a Japanese Embassy/Consulate abroad prior to departure (There will be no changes in the entry requirements for those seeking to undertake paid employment in Japan).

The current visa exemption agreement will, also remain in force for Mexican diplomatic and official passport holders wishing to enter Japan for stays of not more than 6 months.