Mexican government has extended visa application facilities for Bangladeshi nationals, simplifying the process for obtaining visa to visit Mexico.

Previously, Bangladeshi citizens used to require  to approach the Mexican Embassy in New Delhi for visa applications.

Under the newly announced facilities, Bangladeshi nationals can now submit their visa applications at any Mexican Embassy or Consulate in the Asia-Pacific region or other locations worldwide, foreign ministry’s press release said here today.

Additionally, Mexican immigration regulations allow visitors from all countries to enter its territory for up to 180 days without a Mexican visa, provided they possess a valid passport and a valid visa for Canada, the United States of America, Japan, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or any country of within the Schengen region.

This development is expected to enhance connectivity, promotion of trade and investment, promote cultural exchanges and greater people-to-people interaction between Bangladesh and Mexico, said the foreign ministry here.