Mexico temporary resident student visa

Foreign nationals accepted for study in Mexico, or applying under a relevant international mobility agreement.

• Qualifying purpose

  Provide documents establishing either study at an institution belonging to Mexico’s National Education System or eligibility under an international mobility agreement. The study route is for stays longer than 180 days.

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• Valid passport

  Present the original of a valid, current passport or identity and travel document.

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• Consular interview

  Attend a consular interview; visa issuance is subject to its outcome.

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• Legal stay where applyingSometimes needed

  If you are not a national of the country where you apply, present the original document proving your legal stay there.

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• Study acceptanceSometimes needed

  For the study basis, present an original acceptance letter or an electronic letter with a digital certificate from an institution in the National Education System. It must state your full name; level, degree and field of study; course name; start and end dates; tuition cost; and the institution’s identifying details.

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• Study fundsSometimes needed

  For the study basis, show funds for tuition, accommodation and maintenance: employment, pension or scholarship income after tax greater than the equivalent of 220 days of UMA per month for the last three months; or an average monthly investment or bank balance equivalent to 2,290 days of UMA for the last three months. The applicant, a parent or a person with parental authority or guardianship may establish funds if the student is no older than 25. An institution’s scholarship letter or a bank or financial institution’s financing document may also establish funds. Mexican government scholarship

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• Mobility agreement documentsSometimes needed

  For the international mobility agreement basis, provide an original written application naming the agreement and meet each requirement of that agreement. The agreement must be in force, your nationality must be covered and its authorised visa allocation must not be exhausted.

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1. Get ready

   • Obtain your study acceptance

     If applying on the study basis, obtain an acceptance letter containing the course and institution details required by the official guidance.

     You’ll need: Acceptance letter

   • Prepare your supporting documents

     Gather your valid passport, any required proof of legal stay where you apply, and the study-funds evidence or international mobility agreement documents relevant to your application.

     You’ll need: Passport or identity and travel document, Proof of legal stay, if applicable, Study-funds evidence or mobility agreement documents

2. Apply

   • Complete the visa application form

     Complete the visa application form for submission to a Mexican consular office.

     You’ll need: Visa application form

   • Book a consular appointment

     Arrange a consular appointment through the official digital appointment service.

   • Attend your consular interview

     Present your documents and provide biometric data at the consular office.

     You’ll need: Visa application form, Passport or identity and travel document, Supporting documents

   • Pay the application fee

     Pay the visa application fee at the consular office; payment does not guarantee approval.

3. Visa

   • Collect your visa if approved

     If the application is approved, obtain the visa before travelling to Mexico.

     You’ll need: Approved visa

4. Travel

   • Enter Mexico with your visa

     When you arrive

     Present your valid passport or travel document with the visa when entering Mexico.

     You’ll need: Passport or identity and travel document, Visa

5. Settle in

   • Apply for your student residence card

     When you arrive

     Apply for the temporary resident student card within 30 calendar days after entering Mexico.

     You’ll need: Visa

A temporary resident student card, applied for in Mexico within 30 calendar days of entry.

• LINEAMIENTOS Generales para la expedición de visas que emiten las secretarías de Gobernación y de Relaciones Exterioressidof.segob.gob.mxOfficial
• Radware Pagemiconsulado.sre.gob.mxOfficial
• miconsulado.sre.gob.mx/visasmexicanas/preguntas-frecuentesOfficial

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