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United States embassy & consulates in Mexico

Visa-free · 180 days$2,650/moSOS 911Updated Nov 9, 2026
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United States has 11 diplomatic mission(s) in Mexico: Embassy (Mexico City), Consulate General (Nogales Municipality), Consulate General (Mérida), Consulate General (Matamoros Municipality), Consulate General (Hermosillo Municipality), Consulate General (Guadalajara), Consulate General (Nuevo Laredo), Consulate General (Monterrey), Consulate General (Ciudad Juárez), Consulate General (Tijuana Municipality), Consulate (Playa del Carmen).

Entry rules for United States passport holders → Mexico:Visa-free· 180 days
Photo: Gobierno CDMX · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

United States missions in Mexico

ConsulatePlaya del Carmen

U.S. Consular Agency in Playa del Carmen

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Address
Carretera Federal Puerto Juárez-Chetumal Mz.293 Lt.1 Plaza Progeso Col. Ejidal, 77710, Playa del Carmen
Phone
+52 999 942 5700
Opening hours
Mo-Fr 09:00-14:00
DirectionsCall
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Entry rules for United States passport holders

MexicoVisa-free· 180 days

Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel. Source: Passport Index dataset (MIT), refreshed Nov 9, 2026.

United States passport power

Document checklist: United States → Mexico

General guidance for a short trip. Requirements change, so confirm with the official sources linked below.

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months after your trip, with 2 blank pages.
  • You can stay up to 180 days without a visa.
  • Return or onward ticket.
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation).
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements of the last 3–6 months).
  • Travel medical insurance for the whole stay.

Only use the official government portal. Many look-alike sites charge extra.

Apostille or legalisation?
Apostille is enough
United States → Mexico
Driving licence abroad
No shared convention. Check local rules: a local licence or official translation may be required.
United States → Mexico

Applying for a visa? Mexico missions in United States

  • Embassy of Mexico, Washington, D.C.Embassy · Washington, D.C. · +1-202-728-1600See all
  • Consulate General · HoustonConsulate General · Houston · +1-713-271-6800See all
  • Consulate General of MexicoConsulate General · San Diego · +1 619 231 8414See all
  • United Mexican States Consulate GeneralConsulate General · Laredo · +1 9562519096See all
  • Consulate General of MexicoConsulate General · ChicagoSee all
  • Consulate General · NogalesConsulate General · NogalesSee all
  • Consulate of MexicoConsulate General · DenverSee all
  • Consulate General of MexicoConsulate General · RaleighSee all
  • Consulate General of MexicoConsulate General · Los AngelesSee all
  • Consulate General of Mexico, DallasConsulate General · TexasSee all
  • Consulate GeneralConsulate GeneralSee all
  • Consulate of Mexico, PortlandConsulate · Portland · +1-503-274-1442See all
  • Consulate of Mexico in San BernardinoConsulate · San Bernardino · +1-909-889-9836See all
  • Consulate of MexicoConsulate · Milwaukee · +1 414 944 7586See all
  • Consulate of Mexico in Seattle, United StatesConsulate · Seattle · +1-206-448-3526See all
  • Consulate of MexicoConsulate · Douglas · +1-520-364-3107See all
  • Mexican Consulate in CalexicoConsulate · CalexicoSee all
  • Mexican ConsulateConsulate · AlbuquerqueSee all
  • Consulate of MexicoConsulate · New OrleansSee all
  • Consulate of MexicoConsulate · Mission HillsSee all
  • Consulate General of MexicoConsulate · Washington, D.C.See all
  • Consulate General of Mexico, San FranciscoConsulate · San FranciscoSee all
  • Consulate · IndianapolisConsulate · IndianapolisSee all
  • Consulate of Mexico in Little RockConsulate · Little RockSee all
  • Consulate · YumaConsulate · YumaSee all
  • The Consolate of Mexico in OmahaConsulateSee all
  • ConsulateConsulateSee all
  • Permanent Mission of Mexico to the United NationsPermanent Mission · New York CitySee all

Frequently asked questions

Where is the United States embassy in Mexico?

The United States embassy in Mexico is located at Presa Angostura, Mexico City.

Do United States citizens need a visa for Mexico?

Visa-free (180 days). Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel.

Does United States have consulates in Mexico?

Yes: Consulate General (Nogales Municipality), Consulate General (Mérida), Consulate General (Matamoros Municipality), Consulate General (Hermosillo Municipality), Consulate General (Guadalajara), Consulate General (Nuevo Laredo), Consulate General (Monterrey), Consulate General (Ciudad Juárez), Consulate General (Tijuana Municipality), Consulate (Playa del Carmen).

What should I do if I lose my passport in Mexico?

Report the loss to the local police (emergency: 911), then contact the United States embassy or consulate in Mexico for an emergency travel document. Bring ID copies and a police report.

What are the opening hours?

Hours vary and are not yet verified for this mission. Call ahead or check the official website.