Yes, as of February 29, 2024, most Mexican citizens will require a visa to enter Canada, unless they meet certain criteria. Many electronic travel authorizations (eTAs) for Mexican passport holders are now cancelled.
All Mexican citizens who don’t meet the requirements for an electronic travel visa (eTA) will need to get a visitor visa to enter Canada. See if you're eligible for an eTA here.
Documents Mexican Citizens Need for a Canadian Visitor Visa
Below is a list of documents required to obtain a visitor visa. For further details, see the official document checklist here.
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Document Checklist – Applicants in Canada [IMM 5721] (if applicable)
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Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union [IMM 5409] (if applicable)
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Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] (if applicable)
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Authority to release personal information to a designated individual [IMM 5475] (if applicable)
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Invitation Letter (recommended)
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Travel Consent Letter for Children (if applicable)
Notarizing a Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union
Mexican citizens who wish to include their common-law spouses in their immigration applications must complete a Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union (IMM 5409). A Statutory Declaration Of Common-Law Union must be notarized by an authorized official, like a notary public. Draft your Statutory Declaration and have it notarized online in minutes.
Travel Consent Letter for Minor Mexican Citizens Travelling Alone or With Just One Guardian
A travel consent letter serves as tangible proof that both parents or guardians consent to a child's travel, preventing any complications. The Government of Canada strongly recommends having a travel consent letter. Having this letter notarized adds credibility to it, increasing the chances of it being accepted. We’re happy to help you out with the notarization part!
Drafting & Notarizing an Invitation Letter for Mexican Citizens
An invitation letter helps to support your visa application. The letter demonstrates that a visitor has a genuine reason for visiting Canada and that they have a host who will provide them with accommodations and financial support. To learn more, see our invitation letter guide.
Notarizing this document increases the chances of a successful visa application. You can draft your Invitation Letter by using our free, plug-and-play invitation letter template — and have it notarized online in minutes.
Translating Documents for a Visitor Visa Application
If your documents aren’t written in one of Canada’s two official languages (English and French), you will have to get them translated. If your translator is not an official translator in Canada, they may need to complete a document called an Affidavit of Translation.
This document allows your translator to swear that they are proficient in Spanish and English or French — and that their translation is accurate. See our free Affidavit of Translation template to get started. Having this document notarized is an essential step in ensuring its credibility.
Notarizing True Copies of Documents for a Travel Visa
A certified true copy is a copy of a document that has been verified to be a true copy of the original. If you’re using a copy of a document, it needs to be legally certified. An authorized person would compare your original document to the copy, and certify that the copy is a true copy.
Only a notary public, commissioner of oaths, or commissioner of taking affidavits can certify a copy of a document. If you have printed, physical documents, you can find an in-person notary public near you here. If you require certified true copies of original digital documents, our online notary service will be the most convenient option.
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