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Philippines passport to Mexico
Philippines passport holders need a visa for Mexico, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
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Key facts
- Mexico lets 66 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Philippines is not one of them.
- Philippines passports get “Visa required” at 87 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Mexico passports get “Visa free” in Philippines.
Nearby passports travelling to Mexico
Open to Philippines passports near Mexico
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
PhilippinesMexico- Typical duration
- 20.9 hours
- From
- MNL · CEB · CRK
- To
- CUN · MEX · GDL
Usual hubs
United Kingdom · 25.3 hours
Japan · 20.9 hours
United States · 22.3 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Philippines
Country profile
Capital
Manila
Population
114.1 million
Area
300,000 km²
Currency
Philippine peso PHP
Languages
English, Filipino
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Foreign-born
87,212 · 2024
Migrant share
0.1%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- Tagalog26%
- other local ethnicities18.5%
- Bisaya/Binisaya14.3%
- Ilocano8%
- Cebuano8%
- Illonggo7.9%
- Other17.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Mexico
Country profile
Capital
Mexico City
Population
130.6 million
Area
1,972,550 km²
Currency
Mexican peso MXN
Languages
Spanish
Time zone
UTC-08:00–UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
1.7 million · 2024
Migrant share
1.3%
Ethnic groups · 2012
- Mestizo62%
- predominantly Indigenous21%
- other10%
- Indigenous7%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A / Type B
Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 911 · Ambulance 911
Dialing code
+52
Airports
CUN · MEX · GDL · SJD
Highlights
- Chichen Itza
- Frida Kahlo Museum
- Cancún
- Teotihuacan
- Guanajuato
Philippines · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Philippines passport need a visa for Mexico?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Mexico immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Mexico typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Mexico mission.
What about a Mexico passport entering Philippines?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Mexico as a visitor?
FMM visitor：Up to 180 days。Airlines issue the FMM or you complete it on arrival. No work.