Zambia
Mexico
Mexico visa for Zambian citizens
Entry requirement
Zambian citizens need a visa for Mexico, obtained before travel.
- 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
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 Zambian citizens apply for a visa for Mexico
Mexico has no embassy or consulate in Zambia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Mexico in Pretoria1,152 km
Fehrsen Street 570, Pretoria
- Embassy of Mexico in Nairobi1,828 km
Kibagare Way 60, NAIROBI
- 2,952 km
Measured from Lusaka, Mexican embassies and consulates are closest in Pretoria, South Africa (1,152 km), Nairobi, Kenya (1,828 km) and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2,952 km). Mexico sets which of its missions takes applications from Zambia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Mexican citizens travelling to Zambia
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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 Zambia 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 Zambian citizens can stay in Mexico
How long Zambian citizens may stay in Mexico is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Zambian citizens apply
Mexico has no embassy or career consulate in Zambia. Zambian citizens apply through a mission of Mexico accredited to Zambia from abroad; the official visa portal of Mexico names the right place.
Mexico’s neighbours for Zambian citizens
Belize admits Zambian citizens visa-free. Guatemala and the United States require Zambian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Mexican citizens travelling to Zambia
Mexican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zambia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Mexico?
Zambian citizens need a visa for Mexico, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Mexico in Zambia?
No. Mexico has no embassy in Zambia. The nearest Mexican embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 1,152 km from Lusaka.
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 Zambia?
Mexican citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zambia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Zambian citizens enter Mexico visa-free?
No; Zambian 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.