Mexico

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Official Name - Estados Unidos Mexicanos
Capital City - Mexico City
Language - Spanish
Religion - Roman Catholic, Christian
Currency - Mexican Peso ($) MXN
Time difference from GMT -6 hrs
Electricity & Voltage - 127V 60HZ
Weights & Measures - Metric
Country Dialling Code (+52)
Population - 108,000,000

Weather in Mexico
Mexico receives a tropical climate with warm temperatures year round and two distinct seasons. Although temperature doesn’t vary widely across the year, there can be said to be two distinct seasons in Cancun. The wet season runs from May to October and is slightly hotter, the dry season is from November to April and sees temperatures a little cooler.

The months of September and October, at the end of the wet season, generally see the most rainfall. These months can see over 200mm of rain. However, because the rainfall often occurs in short but heavy tropical downpours, even these months see a lot of blue sky. Rainstorms often last just a couple of hours before the blue sky returns.

March and April is the driest time of year, with about 40mm per month on average. The dry season experiences cooler temperatures because it is the time when the trade winds from the north are most prevalent. These winds give cooling breezes along the coast.

Mexico Passport & Visa Information

To gain entry into Mexico a passport with at least 6 months validity beyond the date of entry must be produced by all nationals of Britain, Australia, Canada, USA and other EU states.

For travellers wishing to apply for the Blue Tourist Card proof of sufficient funds and return or onward tickets will be required; all documentation must be kept on the individual for the duration of the stay and will be stamped on exit from Mexico.

A return ticket is required by all nationals of Britain, Australia, Canada, USA and other EU states.

A visa is not required by nationals of Britain, Australia, Canada, USA and other EU states however a Blue Tourist Card must be obtained from the airline or tour operator, ports of entry or the Mexican Consulate prior to departure for Mexico for a period of 180 days. Nationals of Australia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia are permitted to stay for a maximum period of 90 days without a visa.

Note: For specific information regarding business visas, passport and all other visa issues travellers are advised to contact the Mexican Embassy in the UK by clicking here