🇲🇽 Is Mexico safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Mexico: 72 diplomatic missions from 60 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Mexico
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Travel insurance may be void if you visit areas where FCDO advises against travel
- Baja California Sur is a separate state and is not affected by any of these warnings
- In Chihuahua state, the Copper Canyon rail route, Creel, and federal toll road 45D remain accessible
- In Tamaulipas, federal highways 80, 81 and 85 and areas south of them are excluded from the warning
- Tourist visits to Mexico do not require a visa, but other travel purposes may have different requirements
- Spanish passport must be valid for the entire stay and departure from Mexico
- Dual Spanish-Mexican nationals must use their Mexican passport for both entry and exit in Mexico
- No social security agreement exists with Mexico, so comprehensive travel health insurance is mandatory
Risk areas and situations
- Tijuana city: avoid except airport airside transit, Cross Border Xpress bridge, and toll road 1D/Via Rápida
- Tecate city and all roads between Tijuana and Tecate are under avoid-all-but-essential-travel warning
- Entire state of Chihuahua advised against except Chihuahua city, Ciudad Juárez border crossing and specific routes
- Entire state of Sinaloa advised against except Los Mochis, Mazatlán, road 32, toll road 15D and Copper Canyon route
- Northern Mexican states face particularly high insecurity levels, though risks exist across the country
- Mexico is exposed to hurricanes, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to its geographic location
Local laws and customs
- Dual Spanish-Mexican nationals are subject to Mexican law regarding nationality and must carry Mexican documents
Health
- Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika viruses are present in Mexico and require attention
- No bilateral healthcare agreement with Mexico exists — travel with the broadest possible medical insurance
Emergency numbers in Mexico
Embassies and consulates in Mexico
72 diplomatic missions from 60 countries, across 12 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 9 | Merida, Nuevo Laredo, Nogales |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 3 | Monterrey, Mexico City, Guadalajara |
| 🇮🇳 India | 2 | Mexico City, Cancun |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 2 | Mexico City, León de Los Aldama |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Mexico City |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | 1 | Mexico City |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 1 | Mexico City |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 1 | Mexico City |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1 | Mexico City |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | 1 | Mexico City |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | Mexico City |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 1 | Mexico City |
…and 48 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Mexico is Spanish. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Spanish, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mexico safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Mexico is 2/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Mexico?
The general emergency number in Mexico is 911. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Mexico?
Telcomia tracks 72 diplomatic missions from 60 countries in Mexico, across 12 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.