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Open the official source Mexico passport to Japan
Mexican passport holders traveling to Japan
Mexican ordinary, diplomatic, and official passport holders are visa-exempt for Japan for stays of up to 6 months, with an extension step required in Japan if staying beyond 90 days.
Likely path Visa-free
Source quality Government-linked
Updated Mar 9, 2026, 9:58 PM
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Passport rules
Ordinary passport
- Outcome
- Visa-free
- Channel
- No advance filing
- Stay limit
- Up to 180 days
- If you intend to stay more than 90 days, Japan says you must apply for an extension of the period of stay at the Regional Immigration Bureau before the current period expires.
Diplomatic passportOfficial passport
- Outcome
- Visa-free
- Channel
- No advance filing
- Stay limit
- Up to 180 days
- If you intend to stay more than 90 days, Japan says you must apply for an extension of the period of stay at the Regional Immigration Bureau before the current period expires.
Before you go
Stay window
Japan's visa exemption guidance says Mexican passports are exempt for stays of up to 6 months under reciprocal arrangements.
Extension after 90 days
If you intend to stay more than 90 days, Japan says you must apply for an extension of the period of stay at the Regional Immigration Bureau before the current stay expires.