Set by your visa.
Home, family and economic ties decide it.
The rule for Indian citizens
Visa required, unless you hold a valid US, Canada, UK, Japan or Schengen visa, or permanent residence there or in Chile, Colombia or Peru. Then up to 180 days.
Your days, with an example
Arrive on Sun 1 November 2026 and day 180 is Thu 29 April 2027. The day you arrive counts as day 1. On a visa, the dates and stay length printed on it, or given at the border, are what count.
Staying longer
Tax residency in Mexico depends on your ties, not only on days. No day count. Resident if your home is in Mexico; with homes in two countries, if your centre of vital interests is there (e.g. over 50% of income from Mexico).
Other passports
| Passport | Stay |
|---|---|
 EU, EEA or Swiss passport | Up to 180 days |
 UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport | Up to 180 days |
 US passport | Up to 180 days |
All the details: Mexico rules for every passport.
Questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Mexico?
Yes. Visa required, unless you hold a valid US, Canada, UK, Japan or Schengen visa, or permanent residence there or in Chile, Colombia or Peru. Then up to 180 days.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Mexico?
Visa · 180 days. Visa required, unless you hold a valid US, Canada, UK, Japan or Schengen visa, or permanent residence there or in Chile, Colombia or Peru. Then up to 180 days.
When do Indian citizens become tax resident in Mexico?
Tax residency in Mexico depends on your ties, not only on days. No day count. Resident if your home is in Mexico; with homes in two countries, if your centre of vital interests is there (e.g. over 50% of income from Mexico).
Can Noverstay count my days in Mexico?
Yes. The app logs the country you’re in each day and reminds you before your Mexico limit. Only the country, city and date are stored.
Official sources
Rules change often. This page is not legal or tax advice. Check the official source before you travel.