Transit visa · Montserrat to Mexico

Transit Visa (for layovers >24 hours or leaving airport)

Embassy required

• Maximum stay: 3 days
• Processing time: 2 days to 3 weeks
• Fee: $51-56 USD
• Entry: Single entry

Citizens of non-visa-exempt countries need a transit visa if their layover exceeds 24 hours or if they plan to leave the airport. Travelers with valid visas from US, Canada, UK, Japan, or Schengen countries are exempt from this requirement regardless of nationality.

Eligibility

• Purpose of visit

  Valid for transit through Mexico with layover exceeding 24 hours or when leaving the airport during layover.

  Includes

  • Transit to third country destination

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

• Photo

  Count: 1; Specifications: 3.9 cm x 3.1 cm (or 2x2 inches), color, white background, front view, no eyeglasses

• Flight reservation

  Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

  Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

  Form name: Transit Visa Application Form; Form url: https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx

How to apply

1. Online application

   Complete the transit visa application form through the Mexican consulate website.

2. Appointment booking

   Schedule appointment at Mexican embassy or consulate.

3. Document gathering

   Prepare passport, application form, photo, and confirmed flight tickets showing transit itinerary.

4. Fee payment

   Pay transit visa fee of $51-56 USD at the consulate.

5. Interview

   Attend interview at consulate if required.

6. Processing wait

   Wait for visa processing.

7. Visa collection

   Collect passport with transit visa.

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.