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This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.

 

 

Mexico travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)See FCDO website for  information
HOME (sre.gob.mx)Mexico Embassy in UK
Private health and travel insurance neededInsurance
Entry requirements - Mexico travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Entry Requirements and visa information
NaTHNaC - Mexico (travelhealthpro.org.uk)Health information

 

BRITISH EMBASSY IN MEXICO

British Embassy

Río Lerma, No. 71,

Col. Cuauhtémoc, CP. 06500
Mexico City
Mexico

 

Telephone: +52 (55) 1670 3200

www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-mexico-city

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Ambulance911
Fire911
Police911

 

BEFORE TRAVELLING

Before travelling please always check for up to date information.  Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at UK and the world - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  • Safety and security
  • Terrorism
  • Local laws and customs
  • Entry requirements
  • Health
  • Natural Disasters
  • Money

 

COUNTRY FACTS

 

Capital cityMexico City
LanguageSpanish and indigenous languages
CurrencyMexican Peso
Phone Code+52
Internet Code.mx
Time ZoneVarious time zones depending on region: UTC-5, UTC-6, UTC-7, UTC-8 (5, 6, 7, 8 hours behind UK)
Drives onRight
Plug TypesType A, Type B
Drinking WaterNot safe to drink
ReligionRoman Catholic 83%, Other, including Pentecostal, Jehovah's Witness, other Evangelical Churches, unspecified, 17%
Significant Dates

Early February (varies each year) – Constitution Day

September 16 – Independence Day