Americas
Mexico
- Capital
- Mexico City
- Population
- 131,946,900
- Currency
- Mexican Peso (MXN)
- Calling code
- +52
- Languages
- Spanish
- 160missions
- 75embassies
- 42consulates
- 42honorary consulates
Mexico
Embassies and consulates in Mexico
embassies in Mexico City
Mexico hosts 160 foreign missions from 79 countries: 75 embassies, 42 consulates, 42 honorary consulates and 1 other office. All 75 embassies are in the capital, Mexico City. Consulates are also found in Monterrey, Cancún and Guadalajara.
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All missions in Mexico
Other cities in Mexico
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Outside Mexico City, missions are found in Monterrey (13), Cancún (11), Guadalajara (9), Tijuana (8), Oaxaca City (4), Playa del Carmen (4), Puebla City (2) and Mérida (2), among other towns; most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.
By country
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United States 15 -
Canada 10 -
Germany 8 -
Italy 8 -
Poland 8 -
Czech Republic 6 -
Switzerland 5 -
Spain 5
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Argentina 1 embassy · 2 consulates3 -
Armenia 1 embassy1 -
Australia 1 embassy1 -
Austria 1 embassy1 -
Azerbaijan 1 embassy1 -
Bangladesh 1 embassy1 -
Belgium 1 embassy1 -
Belize 1 embassy1 -
Bolivia 1 embassy1 -
Brazil 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Bulgaria 1 embassy1 - Canada 1 embassy · 8 consulates · 1 honorary consulate10
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Chile 1 embassy · 2 consulates · 1 honorary consulate4 -
China 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Colombia 1 consulate1 -
Costa Rica 1 embassy1 -
Cuba 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 - Czech Republic 1 embassy · 5 honorary consulates6
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Denmark 1 embassy1 -
Dominican Republic 1 embassy1 -
Ecuador 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Egypt 1 embassy1 -
El Salvador 1 consulate1 -
Finland 1 embassy1
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France 1 embassy · 1 consulate · 1 honorary consulate3 -
Georgia 1 embassy1 - Germany 1 embassy · 7 honorary consulates8
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Greece 1 embassy1 -
Guatemala 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Honduras 1 embassy · 2 consulates3 -
Hungary 1 embassy1 -
India 1 embassy · 3 honorary consulates4 -
Indonesia 1 embassy1 -
Iran 1 embassy1 -
Iraq 1 embassy1 -
Ireland 1 embassy1 -
Israel 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 - Italy 1 embassy · 7 honorary consulates8
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Ivory Coast 1 embassy1 -
Jamaica 1 embassy1 -
Japan 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Jordan 1 embassy1 -
Kazakhstan 1 embassy1 -
Latvia 1 honorary consulate1 -
Lebanon 1 embassy1 -
Lithuania 1 honorary consulate1 -
Malaysia 1 embassy1 -
Netherlands 1 embassy1 -
New Zealand 1 embassy1 -
Nicaragua 1 embassy1 -
Nigeria 1 embassy1 -
North Korea 1 embassy1 -
Norway 1 embassy1 -
Pakistan 1 embassy1 -
Palestine 1 embassy1 -
Panama 1 embassy1 -
Paraguay 1 embassy1 -
Peru 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Philippines 1 embassy1 - Poland 1 embassy · 7 honorary consulates8
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Portugal 1 embassy1 -
Romania 1 embassy1 -
Russia 1 embassy1 -
Saudi Arabia 1 embassy1 -
Serbia 1 embassy1 -
Slovakia 1 embassy1 -
South Africa 1 embassy · 2 honorary consulates3 -
South Korea 1 embassy1 - Spain 1 embassy · 2 consulates · 1 honorary consulate5
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Sweden 1 embassy1 - Switzerland 1 embassy · 4 honorary consulates5
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Thailand 1 embassy1 -
Turkey 1 embassy · 1 honorary consulate2 -
United Arab Emirates 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 - United States 1 embassy · 14 consulates15
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Uruguay 1 embassy1 -
Venezuela 1 embassy1 -
Vietnam 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Mexico
Mexico visa guide · 8 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 63 can enter visa-free, 3 need an ETA and 132 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Mexico.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in Mexico
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
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| 2023 | 2,252 | 1,944 | 149 | 7.1% | 38.7% |
| 2024 (part of the year) | 2,552 | 2,232 | 127 | 5.3% | 34.9% |
| 2025 | 2,647 | 2,364 | 139 | 5.5% | 34.9% |
By Schengen state, 2025
| Country | Applications | Visas issued | Refusal rate |
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| Spain | 954 | 833 | 3.3% |
| France | 597 | 523 | 9.8% |
| Netherlands | 213 | 192 | 8.6% |
| Germany | 200 | 186 | 4.1% |
| Italy | 198 | 190 | 4.0% |
| Switzerland | 132 | 120 | 5.3% |
| Portugal | 80 | 77 | 3.8% |
| Austria | 60 | 53 | 1.9% |
| Belgium | 53 | 49 | 0.0% |
| Greece | 51 | 50 | 2.0% |
| Denmark | 29 | 22 | 15.4% |
| Finland | 29 | 22 | 3.4% |
Schengen consulates in Mexico received 2,647 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 2,364 visas. 5.5% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). That is barely different from 2024 (5.3%). Applications rose by 4% compared with 2024 (2,552).
Most applications went to Spain (954), France (597), the Netherlands (213) and Germany (200).
Bulgaria and Romania began issuing Schengen visas on 31 March 2024, so their 2024 figures cover part of the year. The numbers include every nationality applying in Mexico.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of Mexico
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
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| Visitor (B) | 1,938,905 | 2,026,485 |
| Student (F, M) | 7,328 | 6,767 |
| Exchange (J) | 18,221 | 16,753 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 435,641 | 434,142 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 4,122 | 4,350 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 2,930 | 1,992 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 5,175 | 2,688 |
| Other | 698 | 523 |
| Total | 2,413,020 | 2,493,700 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 13.9% | 21.4% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 2,493,700 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Mexico, the highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 81%, work and treaty visas 17%. That is 3% more than in fiscal year 2024 (2,413,020).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Mexico received 772,659, 28% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 21.4% for citizens of Mexico in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 13.9%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Mexico’s own missions abroad
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Mexico’s embassies abroad (156)
Mexico itself has 156 missions abroad, in 84 countries. Its largest networks are in the United States (28), France (9), Germany (7), Italy (5) and Turkey (5).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Mexico
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Revolution Day
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
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Constitution Day
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 75 embassies are in the capital, Mexico City. The United States has the most missions in Mexico, 15, followed by Canada (10), Germany (8), Italy (8) and Poland (8).
Travel advice for Mexico
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Mexico: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Mexico (updated 20 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Mexico (updated 19 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in Mexico?
The United States, with 15 missions, followed by Canada (10).
Do I need a visa for Mexico?
Of 198 passports, 63 can enter visa-free, 3 need an ETA and 132 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Mexico; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in Mexico closed?
On Mexico’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Revolution Day (Día de la Revolución) on Monday 16 November 2026.