Do you need a visa to travel to Mexico?
The first step is to determine whether you require a visa for your trip and stay in Mexico.
Please review the following section carefully by clicking on the link below:
Do I need a visa to travel to Mexico?
Requirements and documentation
Once you have confirmed that you do need a visa, please make sure you meet all the requirements and have the necessary documentation ready on the day of your appointment.
To learn about the different types of visas, click on the section that corresponds to your case:
Visa for visitors without authorization for lucrative activities (tourism)
Visa for visitors without authorization for lucrative activities (long term)
Temporary Resident Student Visa
Types of visas requested before the National Institute of Migration (INM)
Booking an appointment
Visa appointments are managed exclusively through the MiConsulado appointment system:
When scheduling your appointment, you must select the “VISAS” option. If you book an appointment under a different category, your application cannot be processed.
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Each appointment is personal and non-transferable.
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Only one person per appointment will be attended.
Consular interview
The visa interview requires the physical presence of the applicant.
It is not possible to complete this procedure remotely or through intermediaries.
On the day of your appointment, the visa applicant must appear in person at the Consular Section of the Embassy, without companions, and present the appointment confirmation for the visa procedure.
Exceptions for accompanying persons are allowed only in the following cases:
a) Minors or persons with disabilities — the presence of a legal guardian or parent is required.
b) Family-unit visa applications — the Mexican national or foreign holder of a valid Mexican visa or temporary/permanent residence card must appear in person.
c) Applicants with physical disabilities who require assistance.
All required documentation must be presented on the day of the appointment, in accordance with the specific type of visa requested.
Payment of consular fees is also made on the same day.
Fees and payment
The payment covering the reception, review, and (if applicable) authorization of the visa is made on the day of your appointment.
Processing time
In accordance with current visa regulations, the maximum processing time is up to 10 business days, provided that all documentation has been submitted completely and satisfactorily.
Airline tickets or travel packages are not required for visa processing and do not affect the approval or issuance times of the visa.
Please take this information into account when planning the logistical and personal arrangements for your visa application.
Jurisdiction
The Embassy of Mexico in Ethiopia provides visa services to residents of: Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Djibouti.
Legal framework and privacy notices
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Migration Law – available here.
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Regulations of the Migration Law – available here.
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General Guidelines for the issuance of visas issued by the Secretariats of the Interior and Foreign Affairs – available here.
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Privacy Notices regarding the processing of personal data – available at: https://sre.gob.mx/avisos-de-privacidad
In accordance with the Code of Ethics for Public Servants of the Government of Mexico, this Consular Office provides all persons with dignified, equal, and non-discriminatory service, upholding the principles, values, and integrity standards contained in the Code and applicable legal provisions.
Please bear in mind that a successful consular procedure depends both on:
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the commitment of this Consular Office to provide timely and efficient service; and
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the responsibility of each applicant to understand, meet, and follow the established requirements and procedures.
Contact the Embassy
Please read the information provided carefully to ensure that your visa application is complete and properly submitted.
The quality of service you receive depends on both:
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your timely and accurate compliance with the requirements and procedures outlined here; and
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the Embassy’s commitment to provide efficient, high-quality service.
Your feedback is very important to us.
If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please write to: consulareseti@sre.gob.mx
All comments and inquiries are handled exclusively by email.