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Mexico ETA for Russian citizens: requirements, fees 2026
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Mexico visa requirements for Russia citizens (2026)

eTA / ETA required. Russia passport holders do not need a full visa for Mexico, but must get an electronic travel authorization (ETA) online before travelling.

Total price
From $60
per traveler, all-in
Estimated processing
1–3 business days
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VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Mexico ETA requirements for Russia citizens

Requirement
eTA / ETA required
Allowed stay
Per visa terms
Processing
1–3 business days

Typical estimate

Documents needed

  • Passport valid 6+ months (the ETA is linked to this passport)
  • Email address and a payment card
  • Travel dates and first address
  • Sometimes a digital photo or a passport data-page scan

How Russia citizens apply for the Mexico ETA

  1. Apply online before you book or at least a few days before you fly.
  2. Enter passport details exactly as printed, typos are the #1 reason for problems.
  3. Pay the fee and wait for approval by email.
  4. Travel with the same passport you applied with.

Good to know

  • Maximum visitor stay is 180 days, but the officer decides your authorised period.
  • Arriving by air: no paper FMM, INM issues a digital FMM after entry. By land: complete the electronic FMM before arrival.

Easier alternatives for Russia passport holders

Popular destinations with simpler entry for the Russia passport than Mexico, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.

DestinationRequirementStay
VietnamVisa-free45 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
ThailandVisa-free30 days

Mexico at a glance for travellers

  • 66 of 198 passports can enter Mexico without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Russia passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 105 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalitiesINM: trámites migratorios (FMM)23 Oct 2026
Official portalMexico National Migration Institute23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Mexico entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Russia citizens need a visa for Mexico?

Russia passport holders do not need a full visa for Mexico, but must get an electronic travel authorization (ETA) online before travelling.

What documents do Russia passport holders need for Mexico?

Passport valid 6+ months (the ETA is linked to this passport); Email address and a payment card; Travel dates and first address; Sometimes a digital photo or a passport data-page scan.

How long does the Mexico ETA take for Russia passport holders?

1–3 business days (typical estimate). Apply well ahead of your trip. Rush processing is available with Visa and Trips.

How much does a Mexico ETA cost with Visa and Trips?

From $60 per traveler, all-in. One total that includes the government fee and our service fee; the exact total is confirmed after we check your details, before you pay.

How do I apply for the Mexico ETA with Visa and Trips?

Tap “Apply now”, enter your trip and passport details and upload your documents. A Visa and Trips specialist checks everything, files your application, emails you a confirmation with the estimated processing time and sends your ETA as soon as it is issued. You can follow your order on the tracking page.