Mexico
China
China visa for Mexican citizens
Entry requirement
Mexican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mx.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in Mexico
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- Consulate General of China in Tijuana
Av. Lomas del Monte 1614. Frace. Lomas de Aguacaliente, Primera Sección Tijuana, B.C. 22025 México
All missions of China in Mexico
China has 2 missions in Mexico, with its embassy in Mexico City. Consulates: Tijuana.
Chinese citizens travelling to Mexico
ChinaMexico Visa required Mexico visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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 Mexico to China, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Mexican citizens can stay in China
How long Mexican citizens may stay in China is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Mexican citizens apply
In Mexico, applications go to the Chinese embassy in Mexico City and the consulate in Tijuana, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Mexican citizens
Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan admit Mexican citizens visa-free. Afghanistan and North Korea require Mexican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Mexico
Chinese citizens need a visa for Mexico, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Mexico and China.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for China?
Mexican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Mexico?
The Chinese embassy in Mexico is in Mexico City; there is also a consulate in Tijuana.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Mexico?
Chinese citizens need a visa for Mexico, obtained before travel.
Can Mexican citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Mexican citizens need a visa for China 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.