Mexico student visa requirements and information
Step 1: Prepare your documents:
The following list of documents is a guide of the requirements. The Consular Section may request further forms of proof depending on each case.
- Original valid passport and a clear photocopy of the first and last page (vertical).
- Proof of legal stay in India (Visa copy and entry stamp) in case the applicant holds another nationality.
- Application form duly filled (printed in one page, double sided).
- One recent passport-sized photograph (4.5 CM X 3.5 CM), white background, without glasses. Face should cover 80%.
- Original letter of acceptance by the University/Institution which should include the following information:
- Name of the University or Institution, address, official registration number.
- Complete name of the applicant/student (same as in the passport) and nationality.
- Level of the course and area of studies.
- Name of the course or activity.
- Length of the course and dates.
- Cost of the course or activity.
- Must include a copy of a government issued ID (photo and signature) of the Signatory.
- Proof of economic solvency to cover the studies.
- People who are receiving an scholarship: The letter of acceptance must mention the amount of the scholarship that the student will receive.
- People who are you are under 25 years old: Their parents can sponsor their studies by providing last three months of bank account certified by the bank
- Original and one copy of the student’s birth certificate dully apostilled or legalized and passport copy of the parent under who’s name is the bank account (all name MUST match in all the documents as per passport)
- People who are above 25 years old: Must demonstrate that they have enough resources to cover their expenses on their own:
- Original personal Bank Statement (stamped and signed) or Pass Book (last 3 months) certified by the bank.
- If applicable: Original pay slips (last 3 months) stamped and signed by the company. (Please include a copy of the passport or PAN card of the signatory)
Step 2: Book an appointment through Citas:
ALL appointments must be booked ONLY through citas website.
- The Embassy does NOT book/grant appointments.
Once you booked your appointment, this Consular Section cannot change it, cancel it, reschedule it, or modify it in any way.
Step 3: Pay visa application fee:
All visa applications submitted to the Embassy of Mexico will cost $53.00 USD payable in current exchange rate.
- Be sure to pay exact amount ONLY. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee that the visa application will be approved.
- DO NOT PAY visa fee before securing an appointment. Visa fee must be paid prior to the submission of the documents and after scheduling an appointment.
Step 4: Attend your appointment:
- Bring all your documents and payment receipt.
- Appointment letter you must carry with you the day of your appointment.
- On that date, we will take a photograph and fingerprints, and an interview will be conducted as to confirm the purpose of the trip.
- All the documents should be in one folder.
- Bring all the required stationary with you (pencil, pen, glue stick etc.)
- Be informed that if any document is missing or you are unable to provide it at the time of document submission, you will have to take a new appointment using the Citas site.
- To avoid inconvenience, please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment time.
Step 5: Collect your passport:
If your application is approved,
- You have to collect your passport in person or it can also be collected by another individual with an original letter of authorization and ID copy of the authorized person.
- Collection timings are Monday to Friday from 15:00 to 15:30. Please plan accordingly.