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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Mexico. Fee: USD 56 (~USD 56). Processing: 2-4 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa required. Apply at the Mexican Embassy in New Delhi or the Consulate in Mumbai (jurisdiction covers Bangladesh) via the online CITAS appointment system. Tourist/Visitor visa (no work authorization): MXN 983 / USD 56 as of the Mexico-wide government fee increase effective 1 January 2026 (up from MXN 860 / ~USD 51 in 2025). Bangladeshi passport holders who hold a valid, multi-entry US, Canada, Japan, UK or Schengen visa (any nationality) do NOT require a Mexican visa for tourism, business or transit stays up to 180 days — confirmed directly by the Mexican Embassy in India's own FAQ, which has consular jurisdiction over Bangladesh.
Visa types: Tourist Visa (sticker via embassy); Business Visa; Student Visa (FM-3 / Residente Temporal Estudiante); Work Visa (Visitor with Work Authorization, Temporary Resident with Work); Family Reunification; Investor; Resident; Transit. Visa-exempt with valid US/Canada/Japan/UK/Schengen visa OR APEC card OR US PR card (up to 180 days).
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 180 days from issue. Max Stay: 180 days (single entry).
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: MXN fine ~USD 30-100 + deportation; future Mexico visa restricted
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Online appointment via INM portal; Visa application form OMI-13; Recent photo (passport size); Bank statement (last 3 months, USD 2,000+); Employment letter; Hotel booking; Return ticket; Travel insurance; Yellow Fever certificate if from endemic area; For Visa Exemption: copy of valid US/Canada/Japan/UK/Schengen multi-entry visa with at least 6 months validity.
Visa types (2)
Visa required. Apply at Mexican Embassy New Delhi. Tourist visa: USD 51 (single entry, 180 days). Holders of valid US/Canada/UK/Schengen/Japan visa OR APEC card OR US permanent resident card eligible for visa-free entry up to 180 days.
Mexico Business Visa for business activities (Lucrative Activity Permit). NOTE: BD nationals NOT eligible for Mexican eVisa (SAE — Sistema de Autorización Electrónica) — embassy application required.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections: (1) Weak ties to Bangladesh; (2) No prior international travel; (3) Inadequate financial proof (USD 2,000+); (4) Mexico used as US backdoor suspicion; (5) Single male applicants face extra scrutiny; (6) FREE waiver: valid US/CA/JP/UK/Schengen visa OR APEC card OR US PR card - must have 6+ months validity (often misunderstood).
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