Uganda
Mexico
Mexico visa for Ugandan citizens
Entry requirement
Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mexico.
- 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 Ugandan citizens apply for a visa for Mexico
Mexico has no embassy or consulate in Uganda on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Mexico in Nairobi497 km
Kibagare Way 60, NAIROBI
- 1,188 km
- Embassy of Mexico in Pretoria2,938 km
Fehrsen Street 570, Pretoria
The nearest Mexican missions to Kampala are in Nairobi, Kenya (497 km from Kampala), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (1,188 km) and Pretoria, South Africa (2,938 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Uganda is decided by Mexico, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Mexican citizens travelling to Uganda
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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 Uganda 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Ugandan citizens can stay in Mexico
How long Ugandan citizens may stay in Mexico is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ugandan citizens apply
Mexico has no embassy or career consulate in Uganda. Ugandan citizens apply through a mission of Mexico accredited to Uganda from abroad; the official visa portal of Mexico names the right place.
Mexico’s neighbours for Ugandan citizens
Belize admits Ugandan citizens visa-free. Guatemala and the United States require Ugandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Mexican citizens travelling to Uganda
Mexican citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Mexico?
Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mexico.
Is there an embassy of Mexico in Uganda?
No. Mexico has no embassy in Uganda. The nearest Mexican embassy is in Nairobi, Kenya, 497 km from Kampala.
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 Uganda?
Mexican citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Ugandan citizens enter Mexico visa-free?
No; Ugandan 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.