Yes, Mexican citizens need a visa for Vietnam. Mexico is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the easiest choice is the Vietnam visa for Mexican citizens issued online: a 90-day e-visa costing US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry, usually ready in about 3 working days.
The visa itself is simple. However, Mexican travelers face two extra questions that most guides skip: which country you transit through on the way, and how to enter two surnames and the letter ñ correctly. This page answers both, and also covers dual citizens, the 13-hour time difference, costs and the embassies on both sides.
Vietnam visa for Mexican citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed: yes. Mexico is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- Best option: e-visa, up to 90 days, single or multiple entry.
- Government fee: US$25 single entry, US$50 multiple entry.
- Processing: about 3 working days. Mexico’s Foreign Ministry warns it can take more than 5, so apply early.
- Passport: valid at least 6 months after arrival, with at least 2 blank pages.
- Transit: a connection in the United States needs a US visa.
- Embassies: Vietnam in Mexico City, Mexico at 14 Thuy Khue, Hanoi.
How many Mexican visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 14,046 arrivals from Mexico in 2019. The number then fell to 252 in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and recovered to 4,647 in 2022. In January 2023 alone, 1,227 Mexicans arrived, so the recovery was clearly speeding up.
Business links are growing too. Both countries belong to the CPTPP trade agreement, and two-way trade reached about US$12 billion in 2023. As a result, more Mexican visitors now come for meetings and trade fairs, not only for holidays.
Vietnam visa for Mexican citizens: your options
| Option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-visa on your Mexican passport | Up to 90 days | US$25 / US$50 | Almost every trip, including business |
| Spanish, Italian or other listed passport (dual citizens) | Up to 45 days | Free | Short trips by dual citizens |
| Visa on arrival (approval letter) | As stated on the letter | US$25 / US$50 cash + letter fee | Some urgent air arrivals |
| Embassy visa, Mexico City | Depends on type | Set by the embassy | Work, study and special cases |
| Phu Quoc exemption | Up to 30 days | Free | Phu Quoc island only |
Dual citizens: which passport to use
- Mexican and Spanish, Italian, German or French: enter on the European passport and you get up to 45 days visa-free. Then use the same passport for check-in, entry and exit.
- Mexican and American or Canadian: no help here, because the US and Canada also need a visa for Vietnam. Apply on the passport you will fly with.
- Trips longer than 45 days: use your Mexican passport with a 90-day e-visa instead.
Flights from Mexico: check your transit country
There are no nonstop flights from Mexico to Vietnam, so every trip includes at least one connection. This matters more than the Vietnam visa itself:
- Through the United States: you need a valid US visa even if you never leave the airport, because the US has no visa-free transit.
- Through Canada: Canada changed its rules for Mexican citizens in 2024. Therefore, check whether you need an eTA or a visa before booking.
- Through Europe, the Gulf or East Asia: for example Madrid, Istanbul, Doha, Tokyo or Seoul. These routes avoid US transit, but check each country’s transit rule too.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Mexican citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with at least two blank pages.
- Enter both surnames. Mexican passports show your paternal and maternal surnames. Type both in the surname field, in the same order, for example “Hernandez Lopez”. Do not drop the second one.
- Handle ñ and accents. If the form will not take ñ or á, copy the spelling from the two lines of letters at the bottom of your data page. There, Núñez appears as NUNEZ.
- Prepare a 4×6 cm portrait on a white background, no glasses, plus a full scan of the data page. See our Vietnam visa photo guide.
- Apply on evisa.gov.vn or through our service if you want your form checked before it is sent.
- Choose your entry gate from the list of e-visa ports of entry. Also, bring proof of funds and travel health insurance, which Mexico’s Foreign Ministry recommends.
When to apply: the 13-hour time difference and holidays
Vietnam is 13 hours ahead of Mexico City all year, because central Mexico no longer changes its clocks. In Cancun, the gap is 12 hours. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so if you apply at 7 pm on a Thursday in Mexico City, it is already 8 am on Friday in Hanoi. In other words, your first working day is Friday, and the next two are Monday and Tuesday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Semana Santa and December: the busiest travel weeks from Mexico. Apply at least 2 weeks before you fly.
- Tet: Vietnam’s Lunar New Year starts on 6 February 2027. Processing slows or pauses around it; in 2026 the pause ran from 14 to 22 February.
How much does a Vietnam visa for Mexican citizens cost
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. Because it is charged in US dollars, your Mexican bank may add a conversion fee on top of the peso amount. Before paying, turn on international online purchases in your banking app. With a service, you pay the government fee plus a service fee, and the full total appears before payment. Compare all routes in our Vietnam visa cost guide.
Embassies on both sides
Embassy of Vietnam in Mexico City. It handles paper visas, longer stays and visa exemption certificates. However, you do not need to visit it for an e-visa.
Embassy of Mexico in Hanoi, P033, 14 Thuy Khue, Tay Ho, Hanoi, open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. It also covers Laos and has an emergency phone line. Note that it cannot apply for or speed up a Vietnamese visa for you. Before you travel, register with SIRME, the Foreign Ministry’s system for Mexicans abroad, so the embassy can reach you in an emergency.
Worked examples
- Couple from Guadalajara, 2 weeks in December: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each), applied in mid-November, flying through Madrid to avoid US transit.
- Buyer from Monterrey, two trade trips in 6 weeks: one multiple-entry e-visa (US$50) covering both visits within 90 days.
- Mexican-Spanish dual citizen, 3-week holiday: no visa needed on the Spanish passport, because the trip is under 45 days.
- Student from Mexico City with a US visa, connecting in Los Angeles: one e-visa, plus the US visa for the transit.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Mexican citizens
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Mexico is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so you need an e-visa or another visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Mexico?
Yes, in Mexico City. You do not need to visit it for an e-visa.
Can I get a visa on arrival?
Only with an approval letter arranged before the flight, and only at international airports. See our guide to Vietnam visa on arrival.
Do I need a US visa to fly to Vietnam?
Only if your flight connects in the United States. Otherwise, choose a route through Europe, the Gulf or Asia.
Do I need the Digital Arrival Card?
If you land in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Phu Quoc or Cam Ranh, submit the free card within 72 hours before arrival. It is not a visa. Learn more about the Vietnam e-visa.
Sources: Vietnam Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP, 229/NQ-CP, 127/NQ-CP and 389/NQ-CP; Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrival figures; Mexico Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) travel guide for Viet Nam. Last reviewed: 9 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
