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Border Crossing Card Visa Approvals in Mexico

How many Border Crossing Card visa applications U.S. Embassies and Consulates in Mexico approved, by fiscal year and by post. Every visa issued is an approved application.

The State Department publishes issuance counts for this visa class but not refusals, so there is no approval rate to report and none is shown. Figures run from March 2017 to September 2025.

Visas approved per year: Mexico

Totals by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, so FY2025 covers October 2024 to September 2025. Refusals are not published for this visa class, so an approval rate cannot be shown.

0494K989K1.5M2.0MVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 540,077 approved540KFY17FY2018: 962,868 approved963KFY18FY2019: 1,041,221 approved1.0MFY19FY2020: 600,026 approved600KFY20FY2021: 435,305 approved435KFY21FY2022: 1,185,131 approved1.2MFY22FY2023: 1,780,880 approved1.8MFY23FY2024: 1,875,196 approved1.9MFY24FY2025: 1,977,150 approved2.0MFY25

1,977,150

FY2025

1,977,150

Peak (FY2025)

+5.4%

vs FY2024

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How Mexico compares for Border Crossing Card visas

Against every country that received a Border Crossing Card visa in FY2025.

#1

of 26 countries

1,977,072

Approved in FY2025

100.0%

Of the world total

1,977,135

Issued worldwide

Fewest (26th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in Mexico approves the most

Border Crossing Card visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 1,977,150 issued across Mexico.

  • Mexico City544,55127.5%
  • Monterrey428,77021.7%
  • Guadalajara412,57020.9%
  • Ciudad Juarez195,2279.9%
  • Tijuana134,5276.8%
  • Hermosillo88,4604.5%
  • Matamoros54,6242.8%
  • Nuevo Laredo52,8182.7%
  • Merida33,3571.7%
  • Nogales32,2461.6%

How each Mexico consulate has changed

Border Crossing Card visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

Mexico CityMonterreyGuadalajaraCiudad JuarezTijuanaHermosillo
0136K272K408K545KVisas approvedFiscal yearMexico City, FY2017: 248,194 approvedMexico City, FY2018: 428,878 approvedMexico City, FY2019: 510,261 approvedMexico City, FY2020: 264,032 approvedMexico City, FY2021: 175,208 approvedMexico City, FY2022: 439,053 approvedMexico City, FY2023: 454,999 approvedMexico City, FY2024: 532,297 approvedMexico City, FY2025: 544,551 approvedMonterrey, FY2017: 56,659 approvedMonterrey, FY2018: 101,090 approvedMonterrey, FY2019: 91,120 approvedMonterrey, FY2020: 63,902 approvedMonterrey, FY2021: 90,284 approvedMonterrey, FY2022: 280,451 approvedMonterrey, FY2023: 427,589 approvedMonterrey, FY2024: 477,604 approvedMonterrey, FY2025: 428,770 approvedGuadalajara, FY2017: 84,122 approvedGuadalajara, FY2018: 150,852 approvedGuadalajara, FY2019: 142,623 approvedGuadalajara, FY2020: 81,177 approvedGuadalajara, FY2021: 35,075 approvedGuadalajara, FY2022: 195,283 approvedGuadalajara, FY2023: 356,092 approvedGuadalajara, FY2024: 339,771 approvedGuadalajara, FY2025: 412,570 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2017: 31,986 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2018: 57,482 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2019: 60,277 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2020: 41,153 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2021: 19,026 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2022: 89,790 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2023: 187,836 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2024: 150,875 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2025: 195,227 approvedTijuana, FY2017: 41,791 approvedTijuana, FY2018: 80,617 approvedTijuana, FY2019: 80,366 approvedTijuana, FY2020: 51,361 approvedTijuana, FY2021: 57,931 approvedTijuana, FY2022: 59,232 approvedTijuana, FY2023: 127,949 approvedTijuana, FY2024: 112,016 approvedTijuana, FY2025: 134,527 approvedHermosillo, FY2017: 24,781 approvedHermosillo, FY2018: 48,476 approvedHermosillo, FY2019: 53,225 approvedHermosillo, FY2020: 32,880 approvedHermosillo, FY2021: 17,174 approvedHermosillo, FY2022: 35,967 approvedHermosillo, FY2023: 74,350 approvedHermosillo, FY2024: 86,269 approvedHermosillo, FY2025: 88,460 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

Showing the 6 largest posts of 10.

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When Border Crossing Card visas are approved in Mexico

Average approvals per calendar month across 4 complete years. Busiest month is Oct, quietest is Apr.

130k
122k
125k
104k
121k
117k
113k
122k
128k
148k
123k
121k
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Calendar months, not fiscal. A busy month means more applications competing for the same interview slots, not a better chance of approval.

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Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-78,60089,288105,82227,255-186,725165,380205,108
Feb-65,52284,07094,24333,89686,744178,844159,677163,785
Mar77,62879,80591,37579,82337,758101,977191,898136,641166,056
Apr58,97369,22480,32736738,04283,121124,767141,303161,727
May67,41181,65282,999206-107,803145,488174,435130,168
Jun94,56696,78475,81433846,920105,086145,085151,692131,784
Jul79,69090,12584,8041,82346,22490,131127,938148,653154,023
Aug91,09291,44599,20717,87858,670144,658149,999145,494184,748
Sep70,71778,88183,970-59,817155,228163,744183,926149,586
Oct82,721107,945113,26535,73761,804119,185166,953204,237-
Nov73,50588,22392,98523,14876,130113,468152,276156,627-
Dec74,60473,19993,26027,824-133,653148,720169,223-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20251,977,150▲5.4%
FY20241,875,196▲5.3%
FY20231,780,880▲50.3%
FY20221,185,131▲172.3%
FY2021435,305▼27.5%
FY2020600,026▼42.4%
FY20191,041,221▲8.1%
FY2018962,868▲78.3%
FY2017540,077—

Consulate-Specific Data

Ciudad Juarez
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Guadalajara
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Hermosillo
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Matamoros
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Merida
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Mexico City
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Monterrey
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Nogales
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Nuevo Laredo
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Tijuana
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for Border Crossing Card visas in Mexico?
There is no published approval rate for Border Crossing Card visas. The State Department reports how many visas it issued but not how many it refused, and a rate needs both. This page shows the issuance counts that genuinely exist for Mexico.
How many Border Crossing Card visas does Mexico get?
The tables and charts above show issuances by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, and where the data allows, by individual consulate. These counts come directly from the State Department's monthly issuance tables.
What factors affect Border Crossing Card visa approval in Mexico?
Factors include the completeness and accuracy of your application, supporting documents, interview performance, and the specific consulate's workload and policies. Common reasons for refusal include missing documents, insufficient ties to home country, or unclear travel purpose.
How can I improve my chances of getting a Border Crossing Card visa in Mexico?
Prepare thoroughly for your interview, provide honest and complete information, and ensure all documents are in order. Review common mistakes and tips provided above, and consider seeking professional guidance if you have a complex case.
Where does this visa data come from?
All figures are sourced from published U.S. Department of State statistics. We update them as new monthly and annual tables are released.

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Data Source & Transparency

Data Source: All visa approval statistics are compiled from the official U.S. Department of State’s annual visa statistics reports. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit the U.S. Department of State Visa Statistics.

Methodology: These are counts of visas issued, taken from the State Department’s monthly issuance tables. No approval rate is shown because refusals are not published per country or per post, and a rate cannot be calculated without them. Figures exclude cases under administrative processing and are subject to reporting delays.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with the U.S. government. All data is provided for informational purposes only. For official guidance, always refer to the U.S. Department of State or your local U.S. embassy/consulate.

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