In 2023, Mexican nationals received over 2.3 million visas, constituting 22.3% of all visas issued that year. According to the Bureau of Consular Affairs, a total of 10.4 million visas were issued in 2023, with most going to North American nationals, while 2.3 million went to South Americans, as per VisaGuide.World. This marked a 53.1% increase from 2022, when 6.8 million visa applications were approved.