The Embassy of the United Kingdom in Mexico is located in Mexico City and represents the United Kingdom in Mexico, serving British citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Paseo de la Reforma 350, Torre del Angel, Piso 20, Colonia Cuauhtemoc, Alcaldia Cuauhtemoc, 06600 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Telephone | +52 55 1670 3200 |
| Fax | +52 55 5242 8717 |
| ukinmexico@fcdo.gov.uk consular.mx@fcdo.gov.uk |
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| Website | www.gov.uk/world/organisation/british-embassy-mexico-city.es-419 |
| Head of Mission | Rachel Judith Brazier, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
Hours shown: embassy hours, according to GOV.UK (October 2026). Consular section (by appointment only): Monday to Thursday 10:00–12:00. The SRE list gives Monday to Thursday 08:00–16:00; Friday 08:00–13:30. According to GOV.UK, the embassy itself is closed to visitors and access to the consular section is by appointment only; on public holidays emergency consular assistance for British nationals is available by telephone. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Location: The embassy is in the Cuauhtemoc neighbourhood of Mexico City, less than 1 km in a straight line from the Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución); the nearest international airport is Mexico City International Airport (MEX), about 7 km away. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Mexico
According to the SRE list, the embassy is currently led by Rachel Judith Brazier as chargé d’affaires ad interim. According to the SRE list, the United Kingdom also has 1 consulate general and 1 consulate in Mexico: Mexico City and Monterrey. It also names 5 honorary consular posts: Cancún, Los Cabos, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta and Tijuana.
Do I need an appointment?
For some services, yes. According to the SRE list, certain services are by appointment.
Documents checklist
What British citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official British government information:
Renewing a British passport from abroad
- British embassies and consulates do not issue passports – apply online with HM Passport Office on GOV.UK
- Your old passport, which you send with the application
- A digital photo
- A credit or debit card for the fee
- Any valid passports you hold from another country (the passport or a colour copy of every page)
Emergency travel document
- For British nationals outside the UK who need to travel within 6 weeks
- Your passport is lost, stolen, damaged, full or recently expired, or you cannot renew it in time
- Usually valid for a single or return journey through up to 5 countries
- Apply online on GOV.UK
Sources: GOV.UK – renew or apply for a British passport from overseas, GOV.UK – emergency travel document (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Other embassies in Mexico City
115 other countries are represented in Mexico City, among them: Algeria (embassy), Argentina (consulate general), Argentina (embassy), Armenia (embassy), Australia (embassy), Austria (embassy), Azerbaijan (embassy), Bahamas (honorary), Bangladesh (embassy), Belgium (embassy), Belize (embassy), Bolivia (embassy), Bosnia and Herzegovina (honorary), Botswana (honorary), Brazil (consulate general), United States (embassy), Uruguay (consulate general), Uruguay (embassy), Venezuela (embassy), Vietnam (embassy). The full list of all 116 missions is on the overview page for Mexico.
Closing days
According to GOV.UK, the embassy is closed on these days:
- 1 January 2026 – New Year’s Day
- 2 February 2026 – Constitution Day (Mexico)
- 16 March 2026 – Benito Juárez’s Birthday (Mexico)
- 2 April 2026 – Maundy Thursday
- 3 April 2026 – Good Friday
- 6 April 2026 – Easter Monday (UK)
- 1 May 2026 – Labour Day (Mexico)
- 31 August 2026 – Late August Bank Holiday (UK)
- 16 September 2026 – Independence Day (Mexico)
- 2 November 2026 – All Souls’ Day (Mexico)
- 16 November 2026 – Revolution Day (Mexico)
- 24 December 2026 – Christmas privilege holiday (UK)
- 25 December 2026 – Christmas Day
- 28 December 2026 – Boxing Day (UK)
Emergency assistance
In Mexico, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice).
Diplomatic missions of the United Kingdom in Mexico
The United Kingdom in Mexico
The nearest other British office is the Consulate General (Mexico City) in Mexico City, in the same city. Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Mexico City.
- Mexico City – Embassy of the United Kingdom in Mexico (this page)
- Mexico City (same city) – Consulate General (Mexico City)
- Monterrey (710 km) – Consulate (Nuevo León)
- Cancún (1,300 km) – Honorary Consulate (Quintana Roo)
- Los Cabos (1,160 km) – Honorary Consulate (Baja California Sur)
- Oaxaca (370 km) – Honorary Consulate (Oaxaca)
- Puerto Vallarta (650 km) – Honorary Consulate (Jalisco)
- Tijuana (2,300 km) – Honorary Consulate (Baja California)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Mexico
Does the United Kingdom have consulates in Mexico?
Yes. The SRE list names 7 consular posts outside the embassy, including in Mexico City, Monterrey, Cancún and Los Cabos.
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Details checked on 23 October 2026. Sources: Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE) – Misiones Extranjeras Acreditadas en México (accessed 23 October 2026), GOV.UK – British Embassy Mexico City, office page, Ley Federal del Trabajo, Article 74 (Orden Jurídico Nacional; last amended DOF 30 September 2024), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Mexico (getting help), www.gov.uk/world/organisation/british-embassy-mexico-city.es-419.
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