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๐ฐ๐ช Does a Kenyan need a visa for Mexico ๐ฒ๐ฝ?
Yes. Kenyan 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 Kenyan 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 Kenya
If you live in Kenya, 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 Kenya ยท 60 Kibagare Way, Loresho ยท 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 ยท Currency: Mexican peso (MXN, $) ยท Official languages: Spanish ยท 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, Kenya uses G. Mains voltage differs (Mexico: 127 V; Kenya: 240 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
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Easier destinations near Mexico for Kenyan passport holders
- ๐ฆ๐ฌ Antigua and Barbuda โ Visa-free 180 days
- ๐ง๐ธ Bahamas โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ง๐ง Barbados โ Visa-free 180 days
- ๐จ๐บ Cuba โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ฉ๐ฒ Dominica โ Visa-free 180 days
- ๐ฌ๐ฉ Grenada โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ญ๐น Haiti โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ฏ๐ฒ Jamaica โ Visa-free
The other way round
๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexican passport holders visiting Kenya: Mexican passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
The Kenyan passport at a glance
All destinations for Kenya passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Mexico โ
Questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Mexico?
Kenyan 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 Kenya?
Mexican passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.