Study in Mexico 2025

If you are a citizen or a permanent resident of the Schengen Area, UK, USA, Canada or Japan, or if you have a valid visa for any of those countries, you do not require a visa to Mexico if the purpose of your visit is studying, and if the duration of your stay does not exceed 180 days.

Students who are from other countries, or who will be visiting for a period longer than 180 days must apply for a student visa to Mexico.

You must apply in person for a Student Temporary Resident Visa at the Consular Office closest to your place of residence.

Applicants are required to apply for a visa in person through a pre-arranged interview appointment.

1. Valid passport with at least 6 months after the return.
2. Original Letter of acceptance from the school/institution in Mexico.
3. Original Letter or Certificate indicating the covering expenses of the student, including the full scholarship and in case they will stay with a host family do not forget to attach the ID of the leading member of the family. In case the scholarship or expenses are not included, it's mandatory to present the account statements for the last 3 months.
4. In case of minors - Student’s birth certificate duly Apostilled.
5. International students are required to show proof of medical/accidental insurance with international coverage.
6. Medical statement showing good health and indicating that the candidate is free from any of the illnesses is also required.
7. Visa processing fee.
8. Completed application form.
9. One Photograph in color, passport size with the face uncovered.

Once applicants have entered Mexican territory, they must, within the first 30 calendar days, apply to the National Migration Institute for the residence card that accredits their legal stay in the country and allows them to remain in Mexico.

Immigration authorities may decide to refuse the request to enter the country if the applicant is subject to criminal process or has been convicted of a serious crime.