Mexico's Diplomatic Presence in Dhaka: Honorary Consulate, Not Embassy
Mexico does not have an embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Instead, it maintains an Honorary Consulate—a lower-level diplomatic post typically headed by a local appointee rather than a career diplomat.
Honorary Consulate Details
Address:
House 2, Road 27 (Old), Sector 7
Uttara, Dhaka 1230
Bangladesh
What an Honorary Consulate Can (and Can't) Do
| Service | Honorary Consulate | Full Embassy |
| Consular assistance to Mexicans | Limited (emergency guidance, liaison) | Full (passports, visas, legal, notary, welfare) |
| Visa issuance | Generally no | Yes |
| Trade/commercial promotion | Basic facilitation | Full commercial section |
| Political representation | No | Yes (Ambassador) |
| Staffing | Honorary consul (local, part-time) + admin | Career diplomats, local staff |
Where Is Mexico's Embassy for Bangladesh?
Mexico's resident ambassador to Bangladesh is accredited from New Delhi, India:
Embassy of Mexico in India
D-1/5, Vasant Vihar
New Delhi 110057, India
Tel: +91-11-2614-9540 / 2614-9541
Email: embamex@embamex.in
For Bangladeshi Citizens Seeking Mexican Visas
- Apply at the Embassy in New Delhi (or nearest Mexican embassy: Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Beijing)
- Check gob.mx/sre for current requirements, forms, appointment system
- Honorary Consulate in Dhaka cannot process visas but may provide forms/info
For Mexican Citizens in Bangladesh
- Register with Embassy in New Delhi (online registration available)
- Contact Honorary Consulate in Dhaka for local emergency assistance
- Emergency after-hours: Embassy New Delhi duty phone
Key distinction: An honorary consul is usually a local business or community leader appointed by Mexico to provide a symbolic and practical presence—not a career diplomat. They're valuable for networking and emergencies, but not for full consular services.