Getting a U.S. Visa in Mexico 2025

Looking to get your US Visa at the US Embassy or Consulate in Mexico?

Below you will find reviews from others who have, including turnaround times, and appointment wait times.

Thanks to Kirstin for putting this together, a guide to what extra is required when getting an emergency appointment for a visa at a US Consulate in Mexico.

Thanks to Eve for putting this together, a guide to what extra is required when getting an emergency appointment for a visa at a US Consulate in Monterrey, Mexico.

If you're looking for more information about the types of visa available and other locations, visit my Immigration section and you can read everything from a step-by-step guide to the E3 visa through to introductions to the best immigration lawyers available.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to comment below or email immigration@americajosh.com – I love getting your questions!

If you've recently gone through a visa process (good or bad), I'd love to hear about it so I can help people in the future!

Please note: They have since changed the rules (as of August 27) so that you can only pay the appointment fee in cash to a bank branch within Mexico before scheduling the interview which makes it a little more problematic – they no longer accept credit card payment online

– Alexandra F (December, 2017)