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πŸ‡»πŸ‡³ Does a Vietnamese need a visa for Mexico πŸ‡²πŸ‡½?

Visa required

Yes. Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese 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 Vietnam

If you live in Vietnam, 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.

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 Β· Currency: Mexican peso (MXN, $) Β· Official languages: Spanish Β· 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

Some of your plugs fit (A); for type C, F, G plugs bring a travel adapter for Mexico's sockets (A, B). Mains voltage differs (Mexico: 127 V; Vietnam: 220 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 Mexico β†’

Your embassy in Mexico

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Mexico, contact the embassy of Vietnam:

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Easier destinations near Mexico for Vietnamese passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexican passport holders visiting Vietnam: Mexican passport holders need a visa for Vietnam, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Vietnamese passport at a glance

24visa-free
1ETA
22visa on arrival
53e-Visa
98visa required

All destinations for Vietnam passport holders β†’ Β· Who needs a visa for Mexico β†’

Questions

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Mexico?

Vietnamese 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 Vietnam?

Mexican passport holders need a visa for Vietnam, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.