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Due to the Ascension Day of Jesus Christ holiday on 14 May 2026, please be aware that visa processing times may be delayed by 1–2 working days due to embassy office closures.

Mexico Student Visa

Overview Eligibility Documents Offers Add-ons FAQs

Overview

Mexico Student Visa is intended for foreign nationals who wish to stay in Mexico for more than 180 days in order to attend courses, pursue higher education, or conduct research projects at educational institutions that are part of Mexico’s National Education System.

Interview appointment will be arranged after all documents are completed and verified. Upon arrival in Mexico, visa holders are required to apply for a Temporary Resident Card at the Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM) within 30 calendar days to complete their residency status.

For physical documents submission or document delivery, you can choose to pick up or collect at SPUN Operations office, or choose for delivery add-on during checkout.

30-40

Days

Time needed to process your application once submitted.

15-20

Minutes

Time you'll need to compile all the required documents.

Months

The total validity period of your new visa/permit.

Months

Stay period for each visit.

Eligibility

Am I eligible for this visa?

To be eligible for this visa, you need to fulfill all of the following conditions:

Applicant must have an original acceptance letter from an institution belonging to the National Educational System in Mexico
Applicant must demonstrate financial solvency with a monthly income of approximately USD 1,650 or an average monthly bank balance of at least USD 14,700 over the last 3 months.
Applicant must have no history of overstaying in Mexico or being deported from any country.