
Visa & Entry Requirements by Country in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
1. United States Citizens
U.S. citizens can visit Ensenada without a visa for up to 72 hours under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.
- Visa-free travel: Allows U.S. citizens to enter Mexico without obtaining a visa.
- Duration: Stay is limited to 72 hours.
- Border Crossing: Travel is restricted to border crossing points.
2. Canadian Citizens
Canadian citizens can visit Ensenada without a visa for up to 180 days under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
- Visa-free travel: Allows Canadian citizens to enter Mexico without obtaining a visa.
- Duration: Stay is limited to 180 days.
- Working opportunities: Canadians can engage in temporary, non-remunerative activities during their stay.
3. Visitors from Europe
Citizens of the Schengen Area, UK, and Ireland can visit Ensenada without a visa for up to 180 days under the Visa Waiver Program.
- Visa-free travel: Allows citizens of specified countries to enter Mexico without obtaining a visa.
- Duration: Stay is limited to 180 days.
- Required documents: Travelers must have a valid passport and proof of sufficient funds.
4. Visitors from Asia
Citizens of Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan can visit Ensenada without a visa for up to 180 days under the Mexico Visa Waiver Program.
- Visa-free travel: Allows citizens of specified countries to enter Mexico without obtaining a visa.
- Duration: Stay is limited to 180 days.
- Electronic authorization: Travelers must apply for an electronic authorization before arrival.
5. Visitors from Australia
Australian citizens can visit Ensenada without a visa for up to 180 days under the Mexico Visa Waiver Program.
- Visa-free travel: Allows Australian citizens to enter Mexico without obtaining a visa.
- Duration: Stay is limited to 180 days.
- Electronic authorization: Travelers must apply for an electronic authorization before arrival.
6. Visitors from New Zealand
New Zealand citizens can visit Ensenada without a visa for up to 180 days under the Mexico Visa Waiver Program.
- Visa-free travel: Allows New Zealand citizens to enter Mexico without obtaining a visa.
- Duration: Stay is limited to 180 days.
- Electronic authorization: Travelers must apply for an electronic authorization before arrival.
7. Visitors from South America
Citizens of most South American countries require a tourist card and passport valid for at least six months to enter Ensenada.
- Tourist Card: Travelers must purchase a tourist card upon arrival.
- Passport validity: Passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
- Duration: Stay is typically limited to 180 days.
8. Visitors from Africa
Citizens of most African countries require a tourist visa and passport valid for at least six months to enter Ensenada.
- Tourist Visa: Travelers must apply for a tourist visa before arrival.
- Passport validity: Passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
- Duration: Stay is typically limited to 180 days.
9. Visitors from Eastern Europe
Citizens of most Eastern European countries require a tourist visa and passport valid for at least six months to enter Ensenada.
- Tourist Visa: Travelers must apply for a tourist visa before arrival.
- Passport validity: Passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
- Duration: Stay is typically limited to 180 days.
10. Visitors from Oceania
Citizens of countries not included in the Mexico Visa Waiver Program require a tourist visa and passport valid for at least six months to enter Ensenada.
- Tourist Visa: Travelers must apply for a tourist visa before arrival.
- Passport validity: Passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
- Duration: Stay is typically limited to 180 days.
11. Visitors from Middle East
Citizens of most Middle Eastern countries require a tourist visa and passport valid for at least six months to enter Ensenada.
- Tourist Visa: Travelers must apply for a tourist visa before arrival.
- Passport validity: Passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
- Duration: Stay is typically limited to 180 days.
12. Visitors from Russia
Citizens of Russia require a tourist visa and passport valid for at least six months to enter Ensenada.
- Tourist Visa: Travelers must apply for a tourist visa before arrival.
- Passport validity: Passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
- Duration: Stay is typically limited to 30 days, with options for extensions.
13. Visitors from China
Citizens of China require a tourist visa and passport valid for at least six months to enter Ensenada.
- Tourist Visa: Travelers must apply for a tourist visa before arrival.
- Passport validity: Passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
- Duration: Stay is typically limited to 30 days, with options for extensions.
14. Visitors from India
Citizens of India require a tourist visa and passport valid for at least six months to enter Ensenada.
- Tourist Visa: Travelers must apply for a tourist visa before arrival.
- Passport validity: Passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
- Duration: Stay is typically limited to 180 days, with options for extensions.
15. Visitors from Anywhere Else
Citizens of countries not mentioned above require a tourist visa and passport valid for at least six months to enter Ensenada.
- Tourist Visa: Travelers must apply for a tourist visa before arrival.
- Passport validity: Passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
- Duration: Stay is typically limited to 180 days, with options for extensions.