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🇪🇹 Does an Ethiopian need a visa for Mexico 🇲🇽?
Yes. Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Mexico, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Mexico before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Ethiopian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Mexico or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in Ethiopia
If you live in Ethiopia, visas for Mexico are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of Mexico in Ethiopia · Bole Sub-City, Woreda 02, House Number: #202 · embamex.sre.gob.mx
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Mexico at a glance
Capital: Mexico City · Currency: Mexican peso (MXN, $) · Official languages: Spanish · Calling code: +52
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Mexico: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 12 August 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Mexico uses plug types A, B, Ethiopia uses C, E, F, J, L. Mains voltage differs (Mexico: 127 V; Ethiopia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Easier destinations near Mexico for Ethiopian passport holders
- 🇧🇧 Barbados — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇩🇲 Dominica — Visa-free 21 days
- 🇭🇹 Haiti — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇧🇴 Bolivia — Visa on arrival
- 🇳🇮 Nicaragua — Visa on arrival
- 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia — Visa on arrival
The other way round
🇲🇽 Mexican passport holders visiting Ethiopia: Mexican passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, usually at the airport or land border.
The Ethiopian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Mexico?
Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Mexico, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Mexico before travelling.
Does a Mexican need a visa for Ethiopia?
Mexican passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, usually at the airport or land border.