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F-1 Visa Approvals in Mexico

How many F-1 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.

02K5K7K9KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 5,746 approved6KFY17FY2018: 7,484 approved7KFY18FY2019: 6,470 approved6KFY19FY2020: 3,252 approved3KFY20FY2021: 7,188 approved7KFY21FY2022: 9,229 approved9KFY22FY2023: 8,527 approved9KFY23FY2024: 7,138 approved7KFY24FY2025: 6,443 approved6KFY25

6,443

FY2025

9,229

Peak (FY2022)

-9.7%

vs FY2024

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How Mexico compares for F-1 visas

Against every country that received a F-1 visa in FY2025.

#9

of 197 countries

6,040

Approved in FY2025

2.1%

Of the world total

287,678

Issued worldwide

Fewest (197th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in Mexico approves the most

F-1 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 6,443 issued across Mexico.

  • Mexico City2,41637.5%
  • Monterrey1,17518.2%
  • Guadalajara90714.1%
  • Ciudad Juarez69510.8%
  • Tijuana3675.7%
  • Hermosillo2694.2%
  • Merida2463.8%
  • Matamoros2033.2%
  • Nuevo Laredo881.4%
  • Nogales771.2%

How each Mexico consulate has changed

F-1 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

Mexico CityMonterreyGuadalajaraCiudad JuarezTijuanaMerida
09662K3K4KVisas approvedFiscal yearMexico City, FY2017: 2,543 approvedMexico City, FY2018: 3,223 approvedMexico City, FY2019: 2,434 approvedMexico City, FY2020: 1,202 approvedMexico City, FY2021: 3,151 approvedMexico City, FY2022: 3,610 approvedMexico City, FY2023: 3,864 approvedMexico City, FY2024: 3,196 approvedMexico City, FY2025: 2,416 approvedMonterrey, FY2017: 819 approvedMonterrey, FY2018: 1,027 approvedMonterrey, FY2019: 900 approvedMonterrey, FY2020: 742 approvedMonterrey, FY2021: 1,517 approvedMonterrey, FY2022: 2,142 approvedMonterrey, FY2023: 1,216 approvedMonterrey, FY2024: 1,139 approvedMonterrey, FY2025: 1,175 approvedGuadalajara, FY2017: 697 approvedGuadalajara, FY2018: 926 approvedGuadalajara, FY2019: 783 approvedGuadalajara, FY2020: 369 approvedGuadalajara, FY2021: 882 approvedGuadalajara, FY2022: 1,123 approvedGuadalajara, FY2023: 1,055 approvedGuadalajara, FY2024: 769 approvedGuadalajara, FY2025: 907 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2017: 492 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2018: 623 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2019: 637 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2020: 193 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2021: 498 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2022: 743 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2023: 785 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2024: 688 approvedCiudad Juarez, FY2025: 695 approvedTijuana, FY2017: 286 approvedTijuana, FY2018: 378 approvedTijuana, FY2019: 596 approvedTijuana, FY2020: 392 approvedTijuana, FY2021: 243 approvedTijuana, FY2022: 323 approvedTijuana, FY2023: 365 approvedTijuana, FY2024: 323 approvedTijuana, FY2025: 367 approvedMerida, FY2017: 282 approvedMerida, FY2018: 287 approvedMerida, FY2019: 245 approvedMerida, FY2020: 82 approvedMerida, FY2021: 358 approvedMerida, FY2022: 505 approvedMerida, FY2023: 417 approvedMerida, FY2024: 362 approvedMerida, FY2025: 246 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

Showing the 6 largest posts of 10.

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When F-1 visas are approved in Mexico

Average approvals per calendar month across 4 complete years. Busiest month is Jul, quietest is Feb.

273
116
182
274
860
1k
1k
1k
390
156
219
485
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-258287229207-274273300
Feb-9789114117144154125109
Mar20914113076218260274182201
Apr2142071771432300348362225
May6647345294-1,0101,1321,046813
Jun1,2651,1271,06791,3821,5661,3991,188856
Jul1,3021,3711,380151,5891,3101,4201,2781,529
Aug1,0321,2291,1971,4201,1031,2941,010913845
Sep7861,025171-330275169193195
Oct17620599243292215157163-
Nov199150189280381348268267-
Dec450403561492-502438537-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20256,443▼9.7%
FY20247,138▼16.3%
FY20238,527▼7.6%
FY20229,229▲28.4%
FY20217,188▲121.0%
FY20203,252▼49.7%
FY20196,470▼13.5%
FY20187,484▲30.2%
FY20175,746—

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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How do your own odds compare?

The figures above count everyone who was approved for a F-1 in Mexico. They say nothing about your case. Answer a few questions and get an assessment of your own profile, the areas most likely to cost you the interview, and what to do about each one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for F-1 visas in Mexico?
There is no published approval rate for F-1 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 F-1 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 F-1 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 F-1 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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