Mexico
Visitor (B1/B2), student, and employment appointment wait time averages by consulate.
Mexico City
< 60 daysVisitor (B1/B2)
6 days
Student (F/M/J)
4 days
Work (H/L/O/P)
0 days
Crew / Transit
0 days
Mexico City — Appointment Wait Trend
Guadalajara
< 60 daysVisitor (B1/B2)
7 days
Student (F/M/J)
6 days
Work (H/L/O/P)
0 days
Crew / Transit
0 days
Guadalajara — Appointment Wait Trend
Tijuana
180+ daysVisitor (B1/B2)
248 days
Student (F/M/J)
2 days
Work (H/L/O/P)
0 days
Crew / Transit
0 days
Tijuana — Appointment Wait Trend
Ciudad Juarez
< 60 daysVisitor (B1/B2)
5 days
Student (F/M/J)
0 days
Work (H/L/O/P)
0 days
Crew / Transit
0 days
Ciudad Juarez — Appointment Wait Trend
Mexico Visa Appointment FAQs
How should consular wait times for Mexico be interpreted?
Published wait times reflect weekly rolling averages reported by the State Department for standard nonimmigrant appointment slots. Because appointments are released in tranches and cancellation openings occur dynamically, real-time availability on the official booking portal can vary.
How do emergency or expedited appointment requests work?
Each U.S. embassy and consulate maintains an emergency appointment procedure for urgent, unforeseen travel (such as urgent medical treatment, unexpected death of an immediate family member, or urgent business travel). Expedite requests are evaluated individually by consular officers.
Does appointment wait time affect the likelihood of visa issuance?
No. Appointment wait times reflect post operational capacity and scheduling demand only. Consular officers adjudicate applications strictly based on eligibility under U.S. immigration law.