Diplomatic representation of Mexico in Australia
Mexican Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of Mexico in Canberra represents Mexico in Australia and provides diplomatic and consular services for Mexican citizens and other eligible applicants.
Contact details
Contact the Mexican Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of Mexico in Canberra is Mexico’s resident diplomatic mission in Australia.
Personal attendance: Mexican consular procedures are carried out in person at the Consular Section of the Embassy in Canberra. Check the appointment procedure for your particular service before travelling.
Embassy location
Where is the Mexican Embassy in Canberra?
The Embassy of Mexico is located in Yarralumla, Canberra.
The embassy and its Consular Section are located at 14 Perth Avenue, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia.
Applicants attending for a consular procedure should arrange any required appointment and prepare the required original or certified documents before travelling to Canberra.
About the mission
About the Mexican Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of Mexico in Canberra is Mexico’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia. It represents the Mexican government and supports bilateral political, economic, cultural and other relations between Mexico and Australia.
The embassy also provides consular services for Mexican citizens and eligible foreign nationals through its Consular Section.
The Canberra embassy also forms part of Mexico’s diplomatic representation in the wider Pacific region, with the mission accredited to Australia, Fiji, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Consular Section provides a broad range of services for Mexican citizens and eligible foreign nationals.
Mexican citizen services
Services for Mexican citizens include passports, civil registration, notarial acts, military registration, voter-related procedures, nationality matters and other eligible consular services.
Visas for Mexico
The embassy processes eligible Mexican visa applications in Australia. Visa applicants must appear personally at the Embassy in Canberra and book an appointment through the official MiConsulado system.
Documents and certificates
The Consular Section also handles eligible powers of attorney, certificates, legalisation-related procedures, police-check documentation and other official consular matters.
In-person procedures: the embassy states that consular procedures for Mexican citizens must be completed personally by the applicant at the Consular Section in Canberra.
Planning your visit
Appointments at the Mexican Embassy in Canberra
Appointment arrangements depend on the consular procedure, and personal attendance is required for services handled at the embassy.
DFAT currently lists general embassy business hours as Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and consular hours as 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
For Mexican visa applications, applicants must book an appointment through the official MiConsulado appointment system. All visa applications in Australia are processed at the Embassy of Mexico in Canberra.
Visa applicants must attend personally. The embassy states that visa applications cannot be processed remotely or by post.
Visa applicants: book your appointment before travelling and bring your passport, completed application and all required supporting documents in the form specified by the embassy.
Regional responsibilities
Jurisdiction and Consular Responsibilities
The Embassy of Mexico in Canberra represents Mexico in Australia and several Pacific countries.
Mexico’s official embassy directory identifies the Canberra mission as responsible for Australia, Fiji, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
Within Australia, the Embassy in Canberra is the location where Mexican visa applications are processed and where applicants must attend personally when applying for a visa.
Mexico also has honorary consular representation in Australia. Honorary consuls have more limited functions and do not replace the Embassy in Canberra for procedures that must be completed at the Consular Section.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the current instructions for your procedure before travelling to the Mexican Embassy in Canberra.
Book the required appointment
Use the official appointment procedure for your service. Mexican visa applicants must book through MiConsulado before attending the embassy.
Prepare original documents
Visa applicants should carefully check the documentary requirements. The embassy states that supporting documentation must be presented in original or certified-copy form where required.
Plan for personal attendance
Consular procedures are handled in person in Canberra. Do not assume that a procedure can be completed remotely or through an honorary consular post.
Important: consular requirements, fees and appointment procedures can change. Always review the latest official Embassy of Mexico instructions before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Mexican Embassy Canberra FAQ
What is the address of the Mexican Embassy in Canberra?
The Embassy of Mexico is located at 14 Perth Avenue, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia.
What is the telephone number of the Mexican Embassy?
The embassy can be contacted on +61 2 6273 3963. DFAT also lists +61 2 6273 3905.
What are the Mexican Embassy’s opening hours?
DFAT currently lists embassy business hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and consular hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Do I need to visit the embassy personally for a consular procedure?
The embassy states that consular procedures for Mexican citizens are carried out personally by the applicant at the Consular Section in Canberra.
Do I need an appointment for a Mexican visa?
Yes. Visa applicants must book an appointment through the official MiConsulado system and attend the Embassy in Canberra personally.
Can I apply for a Mexican visa somewhere else in Australia?
No. The Embassy states that all Mexican visa applications in Australia are processed at the Embassy of Mexico in Canberra and that the applicant’s physical presence is required.
Does the embassy have an emergency telephone number?
Yes. The embassy publishes +61 409 362 644 as its 24-hour emergency telephone number for consular emergencies involving Mexican citizens.
Which countries are covered by the Mexican Embassy in Canberra?
The mission’s official directory identifies the Embassy in Canberra as representing Mexico in Australia, Fiji, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact details, opening hours, appointments and consular services on this page.