Botswana
Mexico
Mexico visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Mexico requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Mexico visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Mexico visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry
- Fee
- US$56
- Processing time
- Response within 10 working days
For the tourist visa, Mexico’s official sources give a standard fee of US$56, and applications are made on gob.mx. Processing time, as Mexico states it: Response within 10 working days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 180 days, as authorised by the INM at entry.
Where citizens of Botswana apply for a visa for Mexico
Mexico has no embassy or consulate in Botswana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Mexico in Pretoria265 km
Fehrsen Street 570, Pretoria
- Embassy of Mexico in Nairobi2,852 km
Kibagare Way 60, NAIROBI
- 3,291 km
The nearest Mexican missions to Gaborone are in Pretoria, South Africa (265 km from Gaborone), Nairobi, Kenya (2,852 km) and Port Louis, Mauritius (3,291 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Botswana is decided by Mexico, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Mexican citizens travelling to Botswana
MexicoBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana visa for citizens of Mexico
Travel advice for Mexico
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Botswana to Mexico, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Mexico
How long citizens of Botswana may stay in Mexico is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Botswana apply
Mexico has no embassy or career consulate in Botswana. Citizens of Botswana apply through a mission of Mexico accredited to Botswana from abroad; the official visa portal of Mexico names the right place.
Mexico’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
Belize admits citizens of Botswana visa-free. Guatemala and the United States require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.
Mexican citizens travelling to Botswana
Mexican citizens do not need a visa for Botswana: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Mexico?
Mexico requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Mexico in Botswana?
No. Mexico has no embassy in Botswana. The nearest Mexican embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 265 km from Gaborone.
How much does the Mexico tourist visa cost?
Mexico’s official sources give a standard fee of US$56 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Response within 10 working days.
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Mexican citizens do not need a visa for Botswana: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of Botswana enter Mexico visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for Mexico obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.