US Consulate General in Heroica Matamoros
Consulate General 
United States Heroica Matamoros, Mexico
- Address
- Calle Constitución, Colonia Jardín 1, 87330 Matamoros
- Phone
- +52 868 812 4402
- Website
- mx.usembassy.gov
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 3 October 2023
The US consulate general in Heroica Matamoros is at Calle Constitución, Colonia Jardín 1, 87330 Matamoros; the United States’ embassy is in Mexico City, about 737 km away. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00. Mexican citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Opening hours of the US consulate general in Heroica Matamoros
| Monday | 08:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Mexico
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Revolution Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
The US consulate general in Heroica Matamoros is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00.
United States visa for Mexican citizens
MexicoUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of Mexico
United StatesMexico Visa-free, 180 days Mexico visa for citizens of the United States
Mexican citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel. Whether the US consulate general in Heroica Matamoros takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 64,763 | 55,109 |
| Student (F, M) | 242 | 208 |
| Exchange (J) | 46 | 139 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 21,916 | 13,299 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 62 | 71 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 24 | 18 |
| Other | 33 | 29 |
| Total | 87,086 | 68,873 |
US visa posts in Mexico, FY 2025
| Visa office | Visas issued |
|---|---|
| Monterrey | 693,449 |
| Mexico City | 604,387 |
| Guadalajara | 447,233 |
| Tijuana | 213,274 |
| Ciudad Juárez | 210,632 |
| Hermosillo | 111,075 |
| Nuevo Laredo | 78,302 |
| Heroica Matamoros (this office) | 68,873 |
| Mérida | 37,537 |
| Nogales | 37,189 |
The US consulate general in Heroica Matamoros issued 68,873 nonimmigrant visas in fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025). 80% were visitor visas (B1/B2), followed by work and treaty (19%) visas. That is 21% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (87,086).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 25,408, 23% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
The United States issues visas at 10 posts in Mexico: Monterrey (693,449), Mexico City (604,387), Guadalajara (447,233), Tijuana (213,274), Ciudad Juárez (210,632), Hermosillo (111,075), Nuevo Laredo (78,302), Heroica Matamoros (68,873), Mérida (37,537) and Nogales (37,189). Heroica Matamoros accounted for 3% of them in fiscal year 2025.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
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
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The United States’ other missions in Mexico
- Embassy of the United States in Mexico City
Presa Angostura, Mexico City
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- Consulate General of the United States in Monterrey
Prolongacion Avenida Alfonso Reyes 150, 66196 Santa Catarina
- Consulate General of the United States in Nogales
Calle Kalamata 99, 85066 Heroica Nogales
- Consulate General of the United States in Hermosillo
Monterrey 141, 83000 Hermosillo
- Consulate General of the United States in Guadalajara
Avenida Manuel Acuña 3410, 44670 Guadalajara
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- Consular Agency of the United States in Playa del Carmen
Carretera Federal Puerto Juárez-Chetumal Mz.293 Lt.1 Plaza Progeso Col. Ejidal, 77710 Playa del Carmen
All missions of the United States in Mexico (15)
The US embassy is in Mexico City, about 737 km away. The US consulate general in Heroica Matamoros is one of 15 missions of the United States in Mexico. Consulates: Nuevo Laredo, Mérida, Tijuana, Monterrey, Nogales, Hermosillo, Guadalajara, Ciudad Juárez and 2 more. Mexico in turn has 28 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
Good to know
About the US consulate general in Heroica Matamoros
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United States in Heroica Matamoros. Its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
Address and contact
Address: Calle Constitución, Colonia Jardín 1, 87330 Matamoros. The record for the US consulate general in Heroica Matamoros includes a phone number and an official website.
US citizens travelling to Mexico
US citizens can visit Mexico without a visa for up to 180 days.
When the US consulate general in Heroica Matamoros is closed
The US consulate general in Heroica Matamoros closes on Mexico’s public holidays, the next being Revolution Day (Día de la Revolución) on Monday 16 November 2026 and Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of the United States such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the US consulate general in Heroica Matamoros
Current procedures for the US consulate general in Heroica Matamoros, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Consulate General in Heroica Matamoros?
The US consulate general in Heroica Matamoros is at Calle Constitución, Colonia Jardín 1, 87330 Matamoros.
What are the opening hours of the US Consulate General in Heroica Matamoros?
The US consulate general in Heroica Matamoros is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00.
Is the US Consulate General in Heroica Matamoros open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the US consulate general in Heroica Matamoros do not include Saturday.
When is the US Consulate General in Heroica Matamoros closed?
The US consulate general in Heroica Matamoros closes on Mexico’s public holidays, the next being Revolution Day (Día de la Revolución) on Monday 16 November 2026, and usually on the national day of the United States.
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for the United States?
Mexican citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Where is the US embassy in Mexico?
The US embassy is in Mexico City, about 737 km from the US consulate general in Heroica Matamoros.
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