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O2 Visa Approvals in Mexico

How many O2 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.

08552K3K3KVisas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 698 approved698FY17FY2018: 931 approved931FY18FY2019: 1,049 approved1KFY19FY2020: 368 approved368FY20FY2021: 1,145 approved1KFY21FY2022: 2,158 approved2KFY22FY2023: 2,910 approved3KFY23FY2024: 3,421 approved3KFY24FY2025: 2,804 approved3KFY25

2,804

FY2025

3,421

Peak (FY2024)

-18.0%

vs FY2024

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How Mexico compares for O2 visas

Against every country that received a O2 visa in FY2025.

#2

of 122 countries

2,737

Approved in FY2025

17.8%

Of the world total

15,343

Issued worldwide

Fewest (122th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in Mexico approves the most

O2 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 2,809 issued across Mexico.

  • Mexico City1,16141.3%
  • Hermosillo69824.8%
  • Guadalajara55119.6%
  • Monterrey30610.9%
  • Ciudad Juarez431.5%
  • Tijuana371.3%
  • Merida50.2%
  • Matamoros30.1%
  • Nuevo Laredo30.1%
  • Nogales20.1%

How each Mexico consulate has changed

O2 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

Mexico CityHermosilloGuadalajaraMonterreyTijuanaNuevo Laredo
03867721K2KVisas approvedFiscal yearMexico City, FY2017: 352 approvedMexico City, FY2018: 466 approvedMexico City, FY2019: 600 approvedMexico City, FY2020: 141 approvedMexico City, FY2021: 731 approvedMexico City, FY2022: 1,030 approvedMexico City, FY2023: 1,201 approvedMexico City, FY2024: 1,543 approvedMexico City, FY2025: 1,161 approvedHermosillo, FY2017: 130 approvedHermosillo, FY2018: 107 approvedHermosillo, FY2019: 199 approvedHermosillo, FY2020: 154 approvedHermosillo, FY2021: 82 approvedHermosillo, FY2022: 579 approvedHermosillo, FY2023: 595 approvedHermosillo, FY2024: 755 approvedHermosillo, FY2025: 698 approvedGuadalajara, FY2017: 156 approvedGuadalajara, FY2018: 205 approvedGuadalajara, FY2019: 128 approvedGuadalajara, FY2020: 18 approvedGuadalajara, FY2021: 253 approvedGuadalajara, FY2022: 369 approvedGuadalajara, FY2023: 681 approvedGuadalajara, FY2024: 685 approvedGuadalajara, FY2025: 551 approvedMonterrey, FY2017: 45 approvedMonterrey, FY2018: 69 approvedMonterrey, FY2019: 51 approvedMonterrey, FY2020: 24 approvedMonterrey, FY2021: 54 approvedMonterrey, FY2022: 102 approvedMonterrey, FY2023: 246 approvedMonterrey, FY2024: 292 approvedMonterrey, FY2025: 306 approvedTijuana, FY2017: 14 approvedTijuana, FY2018: 45 approvedTijuana, FY2019: 36 approvedTijuana, FY2020: 24 approvedTijuana, FY2021: 17 approvedTijuana, FY2022: 15 approvedTijuana, FY2023: 131 approvedTijuana, FY2024: 91 approvedTijuana, FY2025: 37 approvedNuevo Laredo, FY2017: 0 approvedNuevo Laredo, FY2018: 13 approvedNuevo Laredo, FY2019: 15 approvedNuevo Laredo, FY2020: 2 approvedNuevo Laredo, FY2021: 2 approvedNuevo Laredo, FY2022: 47 approvedNuevo Laredo, FY2023: 11 approvedNuevo Laredo, FY2024: 19 approvedNuevo Laredo, FY2025: 3 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25

Showing the 6 largest posts of 10.

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When O2 visas are approved in Mexico

Average approvals per calendar month across 6 complete years. Busiest month is Aug, quietest is Dec.

139
168
188
170
185
189
176
246
148
114
90
83
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-4347434207248287212
Feb-28537676151268433352
Mar73547344114216427244290
Apr4216254-63285185271208
May4356116-59164234480228
Jun806271158194381366264
Jul152821143218177202264240
Aug2122082003124227343374303
Sep6183714158219139219200
Oct5051893243110198195-
Nov291585593113072144-
Dec4312711049195125101-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY20252,804▼18.0%
FY20243,421▲17.6%
FY20232,910▲34.8%
FY20222,158▲88.5%
FY20211,145▲211.1%
FY2020368▼64.9%
FY20191,049▲12.7%
FY2018931▲33.4%
FY2017698—

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 O2 visas in Mexico?
There is no published approval rate for O2 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 O2 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 O2 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 O2 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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