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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Mexico. Fee: USD 51 (~USD 51). Processing: 2-4 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
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.
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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