U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico Reports on Coronavirus U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico
March 3, 2020

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• Country-Specific Information:
  • • Mexico confirmed the first five positive cases of COVID-19 within its borders as of March 1. Additional suspected cases continue to be investigated. Updates on the number of cases are published daily by the Mexican Ministry of Health (Spanish).
• Entry and Exit Requirements:
  • There are no restrictions in place as a result of the worldwide outbreak.
  • Travelers to Mexico do not require any additional documentation to enter/exit beyond standard travel documentation.
  • Mexico has not implemented active border screening measures at ports of entry.
• Quarantine Information:
• There are no quarantine policies currently in effect in Mexico. However, under current guidelines, suspected cases are advised to contact the COVID-19 hotline, seek medical attention, and self-isolate.
• Local Resources:
  • Health advice for travelers seeking information is available at ports of entry.
    • The Mexican Ministry of Health created a hotline to request COVID-19 information or medical attention. The Spanish-language hotline can be reached at 800 0044 800.
  • On February 7, the General Directorate for Epidemiology published a Preventative Travel Advisory for China that suggests avoiding nonessential travel to China. In case it is necessary to travel, it is suggested to apply specific preventative measures such as: wash hands frequently with soap and water, only consume well-cooked food and potable or bottled water, avoid crowded locations, avoid contact with dead or live animals, avoid consuming raw meat, and when possible avoid contact with sick people.
• Other links:
  • Mexico Ministry of Health Information for the General Public (Spanish)
  • Mexico Ministry of Health Information for Health Care Providers (Spanish)
  • Mexico Travel Health Notices (Spanish)
  • Mexican Ministry of Health Daily Updates (Spanish)
  • COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov
  • CDC page on COVID-19
  • state.gov Country Information and Travel Advisory page
• Assistance:
• For Emergency Assistance for U.S. citizens in Mexico, call 1-800-681-9374 from Mexico or 1-844-528-6611 from the United States.
• The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City is located at:
  Paseo de la Reforma 305
  Colonia Cuauhtémoc
  06500, Ciudad de México
  Phone: +52-55-5080-2000
  Fax: +52-55-5080-2005
  E-Mail: ACSMexicoCity@state.gov

• State Department – Consular Affairs: 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
• Follow the U.S. Embassy in Mexico on Facebook and Twitter.
• Review the Crime and Safety Reports for Mexico.
• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

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