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Mexico
Mexico visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Mexico requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Mexico visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embamex.sre.gob.mx
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
Mexico’s tourist visa costs US$56 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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.
Mexican missions in Kenya
Mexico has 1 mission in Kenya, with its embassy in Nairobi.
Mexican citizens travelling to Kenya
MexicoKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya 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.
For a trip from Kenya to Mexico, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Kenyan citizens can stay in Mexico
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Mexico is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kenyan citizens apply
In Kenya, applications go to the Mexican embassy in Nairobi, or to a visa centre acting for Mexico; fees, documents and processing times are published by Mexico.
Mexico’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Guatemala, the United States and Belize require Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Mexican citizens travelling to Kenya
Before flying to Kenya, Mexican citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Mexico?
Mexico requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Mexican embassy in Kenya?
The Mexican embassy in Kenya is in Nairobi.
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 Kenya?
Before flying to Kenya, Mexican citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Mexico visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens 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.