US Embassy in Mexico Seeks Consular Agent in Cancún at $46,273 a Year

Cancún, Quintana Roo — The U.S. Embassy in Mexico is hiring a consular agent in Cancún at an annual salary of $46,273, with a 38-hour work week, according to the vacancy notice published by the diplomatic mission.

The opening was posted on October 28, 2026, and applications will be accepted through November 29. The job carries one non-negotiable condition: only U.S. citizens who already live in Cancún may apply.

The post is based at the U.S. Consular Agency in the resort city, which operates under the supervision of the U.S. Consulate General in Mérida. The vacancy, listed as Ciudad de México-2026-103RA, covers a single position.

Part-time post with irregular hours

The embassy classifies the job as part time at 38 hours a week. The person hired must be available for irregular schedules, including hours outside the usual workday and on weekends.

The role also requires occasional travel within Quintana Roo, particularly when emergencies call for staff to be deployed. The notice states that relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.

Who can apply

The embassy said the vacancy is open exclusively to U.S. citizens regardless of where they were born, provided they reside in Cancún. It is therefore not open to the Mexican public in general, apart from people who also hold U.S. citizenship and meet the requirements.

The hiring process is open to eligible applicants and includes a background investigation to obtain the required security clearance. The position calls for a permanent public trust authorization, according to the description.

The embassy also noted that it may weigh factors such as conflicts of interest, nepotism and budget availability during selection.

What the job involves

The U.S. Consular Agency in Cancún serves American citizens who are in Quintana Roo. Consular agencies provide emergency assistance, guidance in legal or medical situations, and certain passport and notarial services, according to the embassy’s website.

The notice says the successful candidate will support consular services and assist U.S. citizens who live in or visit Cancún, and must be available for urgent situations.

How to apply

Applicants must file through the U.S. mission’s official hiring system. The embassy shared the link through its official accounts along with the requirements. The vacancy is listed under number 2026-103RA, and the deadline is November 29, 2026.

The embassy warned that incomplete applications may be disqualified and advised candidates to review the requirements and attach all mandatory documents before submitting. Additional information is available from Leticia Guerrero at the email address given in the notice.

The job does not allow remote work, and the place of work is Cancún, Quintana Roo.