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Mexico visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
Mexico requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Mexico visa guide
Checked 7 November 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
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.
Where North Korean citizens apply for a visa for Mexico
Mexico has no embassy or consulate in North Korea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Mexico in Seoul194 km
율곡로 6, 03142 서울특별시
- Embassy of Mexico in Beijing804 km
San Li Tun Dong Wu Jie 5, 100600 Beijing
- Embassy of Mexico in Tokyo1,290 km
2-15-1, Nagata-cho, Tokyo
The nearest Mexican missions to Pyongyang are in Seoul, South Korea (194 km from Pyongyang), Beijing, China (804 km) and Tokyo, Japan (1,290 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of North Korea is decided by Mexico, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Mexican citizens travelling to North Korea
MexicoNorth Korea Visa required North Korea 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.
North Korean citizens planning a trip to Mexico can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Mexico
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Mexico is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
Mexico has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea. North Korean citizens apply through a mission of Mexico accredited to North Korea from abroad; the official visa portal of Mexico names the right place.
Mexico’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
Guatemala, the United States and Belize require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Mexican citizens travelling to North Korea
Mexican citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Mexico?
Mexico requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Mexico in North Korea?
No. Mexico has no embassy in North Korea. The nearest Mexican embassy is in Seoul, South Korea, 194 km from Pyongyang.
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 North Korea?
Mexican citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Can North Korean citizens enter Mexico visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Mexico obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.