With a ticket or FIFA accreditation? The requirements to obtain a Mexican visa prior to the World Cup

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May 22, 2026May 22, 2026By Mario Vásquez
With a ticket or FIFA accreditation? The requirements to obtain a Mexican visa prior to the World Cup

During the afternoon of this Friday, May 22, the Embassy of Mexico in Guatemala announced that, in an effort to facilitate the procedures for fans who plan to attend the 2026 World Cuppromoted a new system to expedite the obtaining of mexican visaswhich will be personal and free for the Guatemalans.

According to what was stated by the Mexican embassy in Guatemala, the process is only for those who require it and have ticket access to any of the matches in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Montereyas well as for those who have a accreditation official of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA).

Given this situation, Guatemalans who have a ticket official or a FIFA accreditation for the 2026 World Cup can prepare all their documents and arrive without appointment to the consular section of the Mexican Embassy in Guatemala City next Wednesday May 27from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., to apply for the Mexican visa.

However, it is worth mentioning that all applicants, even if they have an official ticket or FIFA accreditation, must comply with the requirements to obtain the Mexican visa, so this procedure It is carried out exclusively at the Mexican Embassy in Guatemala City or in its consulates located in Quetzaltenango and Petén.

Steps to apply for the Mexican visa

Getting a Mexican visa in Guatemala can seem like a process complex at first, especially if it is the first time this procedure is carried out. However, it is important to have adequate information and clear guidance to complete the procedure efficiently, orderly and without setbacks20 days before the World Cup.

This is because the Mexican visa is a document that allows Guatemalans to enter Mexico for reasons touristbusiness, studies or transit, so this requirement responds to the immigration policies that seek to guarantee adequate control of the entry of visitors. Therefore, it is necessary Comply with all steps.

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Schedule an appointment

Although the Mexican Embassy in Guatemala indicated that Guatemalans who have ticket for a World Cup match or have a accreditation of FIFA can reach without appointment to the Consular Section, it is recommended to enter the MyConsulate Online Appointment System to select the date and time that best suits you.

Gather the documents

  • Valid passport: Must have at least six months of validity and present a photocopy of the data.
  • Recent photography: ID size, in color, with a white background and without glasses or accessories that cover the face.
  • visa application: Printed, signed and with the attached photograph.
  • Proof of financial solvency: Account statements, employment letter with salary or property deeds.

20 days before the World Cup

For Guatemalan citizens, the Visitor visa without permission to carry out paid activitiesfocused on tourism, transit or business for up to 180 days, is completely free. Unlike the Mexican work visa, the processing of which usually costs around US$36 (Q275), although the cost may vary during peak season.

Faced with this scenario, 20 days before the World Cup, the Mexican Embassy in Guatemala recommends the tacos al pastor of the Mexican capital, the drowned cake of Guadalajara, Jalisco, and the roast meat from Monterrey, Nuevo León, since the three cities offer experiences unforgettablebut they share the same passion for the World Cup.

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