The Canada Consulate General in Mexico is an official diplomatic mission of Canada, located in Cabo San Lucas. It provides visa information, Canada passport services, consular assistance and support for Canada citizens living in Mexico and travelers heading to Canada.
The Consulate General of Canada in Cabo San Lucas is part of Canada's consular network in Mexico. It focuses on practical services for citizens and travelers in the Cabo San Lucas region, working alongside the main Canada mission in Mexico City.
Citizens and residents of Mexico traveling to Canada come here for visa guidance and application requirements. Canada citizens living in Mexico rely on the mission for passport renewals, civil registry matters such as birth and marriage registration, notarial services and emergency assistance.
Canada operates 11 missions in Mexico, so the office you need depends on your region — the network section below shows every location. As a rule of thumb, the consulates general in the major cities process the highest volume of visa and passport applications.
This consulate general is one of 11 Canada missions in Mexico. Choose the office that covers your region:
Traveling the other way? See the Embassy of Mexico in Ottawa, Canada.
Apply for a Canada visa for tourism, study, work, business or transit. The consulate general provides visa information and application guidance for citizens and residents of Mexico, with most applications processed through the consulates general in the major cities.
Passport renewal and replacement for Canada citizens abroad, including lost or stolen passports and emergency travel documents.
Consular help for Canada citizens in distress: accidents, hospitalization, arrest, lost documents or crisis situations in Mexico. Emergency contact procedures are published on the official website.
Authentication and certification of official documents for use abroad — powers of attorney, certified copies and signature legalization for papers moving between the Canada and Mexico legal systems.
Registration of life events for Canada nationals abroad: births, marriages and deaths are entered into the national civil registry so they are recognized at home.
Referrals to local legal resources and lists of lawyers for Canada citizens involved in legal proceedings in Mexico.
Entry requirements for Canada depend on your nationality, the purpose of your trip and how long you plan to stay. Some travelers enter visa free for short visits while others need a visa or electronic authorization — check the current rules with this consulate general or on the official Canada immigration portal before booking travel.
Work, study and family visas usually require sponsorship or admission first and take longer to process than visitor visas. Typical Canada visa documents include a valid passport, photos, proof of funds, travel insurance, accommodation details and purpose specific papers. Apply well before travel and book your visa appointment early.
Officers refuse incomplete files more often than weak ones — run through this checklist before your appointment:
Requirements vary by visa type and nationality — the official checklist from the Canada authorities is always the final word.
The consulate general may close on Mexico public holidays as well as Canada national holidays — always confirm before visiting.
Free to call from any phone, 24 hours. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Call +52 (624) 142-4333 during office hours, email lcabo@international.gc.ca.
The consulate general is located at Carretera Transpeninsular Km. 0.5, Local 82, Col. El Tezal, 23454 Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, México
Contact the consulate general or check the official website for the current application procedure — many countries route applications through online portals and visa application centers, and the consulates general usually handle the highest volume of applications. Book an appointment before visiting.
Visa requirements depend on your nationality, the purpose of travel and length of stay. Check the current rules with this consulate general or on the official Canada immigration portal before booking travel.
The mission is generally open on weekdays (09:00–12:00–13:30–17:00 on Mondays) and closed on weekends and public holidays of both countries. Check the live status in the office hours panel on this page.
Visa information and applications, passport services for Canada citizens, document notarization and legalization, civil registry matters, and emergency consular assistance.
Almost always, yes. Most missions require appointments for visa and passport services; walk-in availability is limited to emergencies. Book through the official website.
Call the local emergency number 911 first for immediate danger. For consular help — lost passports, accidents, arrests — contact the mission at +52 (624) 142-4333 during office hours or use the emergency line on the official website.