Are you travelling to Mexico?

Mexico, or the United Mexican States, is situated in the most southern part of North America. This country is bordered by the United States to the north, Guatemala and Belize to the south. Mexico has very diverse weather systems with temperate, tropical and desert climates.

Capital City: Mexico City

Languages: Spanish

Population: 122 million

Currency: Mexican Peso

Entry Requirements:

• Business, Work and Student visa is required. Canadians must have a passport.

Diseases to consider:

• Chikungunya
• Dengue
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• HIV
• Influenza, especially November through April
• Leishmaniasis
• Malaria
• Measles/Mumps/Rubella
• Pneumococcal
• Rabies
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis
• Traveller’s Diarrhea
• Typhoid Fever

Travel Alerts

Check Government of Canada advisories specific to Mexico here.