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/ Mexico
Ancient civilisations, Caribbean beaches and legendary cuisine
Mexico is a country-continent bursting with colour, flavour and history: Aztec and Maya pyramids, lively markets, turquoise Caribbean beaches, deserts and colonial towns. For a Cameroonian traveller, it is a full immersion in a warm, festive culture with one of the world's best cuisines. Good news for your wallet: once there, Mexico stays affordable. On formalities, the visa is obtained without too much trouble, and a major plus: if you hold a valid visa for the United States, Canada, the Schengen Area, the UK or Japan, you can enter WITHOUT a Mexican visa.
In pictures
The visa, step by step
How to apply
Mexico has no consulate in Cameroon; apply at the competent Mexican consulate (often Abuja or a neighbouring country) by appointment. MAJOR PLUS: if you hold a valid visa for the United States, Canada, the UK, the Schengen Area or Japan, you enter WITHOUT a Mexican visa for tourism.
Required documents
- Passport valid at least 6 months
- Completed visa application form
- Recent ID photos
- Hotel booking and round-trip ticket
- Bank statements and proof of employment
Good to know
- •Easiest route: travel on a valid US, Canada, Schengen, UK or Japan visa and enter without a Mexican visa
- •The SAE/eVisa system is NOT open to Cameroonians, who must go through the consulate
- •Fill in the migratory form (FMM) on arrival
- •Tip: no visa needed if you hold a valid US, Canada, UK, Japan or Schengen visa (up to 180 days).
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
660 000 FCFA–1 050 000 FCFANo direct flights from Cameroon. Expect 2 layovers (often via Paris, Madrid or the United States) for 18 to 26 hours to Mexico City or Cancún.
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Teotihuacan
Climb the majestic Pyramids of the Sun and Moon in this ancient city near Mexico City, one of the largest pre-Columbian sites in the world.
Mexico City historic centre
Explore the Zócalo, the cathedral, the Templo Mayor ruins and Diego Rivera's murals in the vibrant heart of the capital.
Chichén Itzá
The famous Maya pyramid of Kukulcán, a wonder of the world, in the heart of Yucatán, best combined with a swim in a cenote.
Riviera Maya beaches
Cancún, Tulum and Playa del Carmen offer white sand, turquoise water and Maya ruins facing the Caribbean Sea.
Oaxaca
Gastronomic and cultural capital, colourful markets, artisanal mezcal and the Zapotec site of Monte Albán overlooking the valley.
Yucatán cenotes
Dive into these crystal-clear freshwater sinkholes hidden in the jungle, sacred to the ancient Maya and magical for swimming.
One week, day by day
- D1
Day 1: Arrive in Mexico City, settle in and stroll the Zócalo and historic centre.
- D2
Day 2: Day trip to Teotihuacan, Pyramids of the Sun and Moon.
- D3
Day 3: Coyoacán neighbourhood, Frida Kahlo's house and the Anthropology Museum.
- D4
Day 4: Fly to Cancún or Mérida, entering the Yucatán.
- D5
Day 5: Chichén Itzá and a swim in a cenote.
- D6
Day 6: Beach and relaxation in Tulum or Playa del Carmen.
- D7
Day 7: Last morning at the beach or market, then departure.
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — Mexique
Before you leave
What to pack
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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