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🇲🇽 Does a Mexican need a visa for the United States 🇺🇸?
Yes. Mexican passport holders need a visa for the United States, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United States before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Mexican citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of the United States 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 Mexico
If you live in Mexico, visas for the United States 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 the United States, Mexico City · Presa Angostura 225 · mx.usembassy.gov
- Consulate General of the United States in Ciudad Juárez · mx.usembassy.gov
- Consulate General of the United States in Guadalajara · Manuel Acuña 3410,Col. Monraz,Guadalajara, Jalisco. México.C.P. 44670 · mx.usembassy.gov
- Consulate General of the United States in Hermosillo · Blvd. Navarrete 291 Colonia Raquet Club C.P. 83204 Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico · mx.usembassy.gov
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
United States at a glance
Capital: Washington D.C. · Currency: United States dollar (USD, $) · Official languages: English · Calling code: +1
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Mexico (A, B) works with sockets in the United States. Mains voltage differs (the United States: 120 V; Mexico: 127 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering the United States →
Your embassy in the United States
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in the United States, contact the embassy of Mexico:
- Embassy of Mexico, Washington, D.C. · 1911 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006
- Consulate General of Mexico, Dallas
- Consulate of Mexico in Seattle, United States
- Consulate of Mexico, Portland
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near the United States for Mexican passport holders
- 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda — Visa-free 180 days
- 🇦🇷 Argentina — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇧🇸 Bahamas — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇧🇧 Barbados — Visa-free 28 days
- 🇧🇿 Belize — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇧🇴 Bolivia — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇧🇷 Brazil — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇨🇱 Chile — Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
🇺🇸 American passport holders visiting Mexico: American passport holders can visit Mexico without a visa for up to 180 days.
The Mexican passport at a glance
All destinations for Mexico passport holders → · Who needs a visa for the United States →
Questions
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for the United States?
Mexican passport holders need a visa for the United States, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United States before travelling.
Does an American need a visa for Mexico?
American passport holders can visit Mexico without a visa for up to 180 days.