Visa Services

Click here for average wait times for visa appointments. To apply for a visa, each person must pay an application fee of $131 USD or the equivalent in Mexican pesos. Mexican national children under the age of 15 have the option of paying a $13 USD fee, if they are applying for the tourist visa known as the laser visa. The laser visa will be valid until the child's 15th birthday. If the child is applying for any other type of visa, the $131 USD fee applies. All applicants, regardless of nationality, may pay the application fees at the BANAMEX of their choice. BANAMEX will provide each applicant with a fee receipt, which will be attached to the applicant's application at the consulate. An additional fee may apply depending on the visa class and nationality of the applicant. You can make a visa appointment online at www.usvisa-mexico.com. Please Note: If you are applying for a petition-based visa (categories H, L, P, Q, R), please allow yourself at least one week from the time you make your appointment until the time you appear for your interview.  Further administrative processing is often required for such visas. To begin a visa application, click here. Emergencies: If you have an emergency and need to make an urgent appointment for a visa interview, press here. Items not permited in the Consulate: cell phones, beepers, food, firearms, umbrellas, electronic devices, cameras, sharp items, cigarretes, liquids, aerosol, glass items, perfumes, cologne, cosmetics, toys, memory sticks, diskettes, CD's, remote controls, car alarms, lighters, key chain, medicine (one pill is allowed), badge holders, large metallic clasps, and gel pens.