Student visa · Iceland to Mexico

Student Temporary Resident Visa

Embassy required

• Maximum stay: 1460 days
• Processing time: 2 days to 3 weeks
• Fee: $56 USD visa fee + 11,141-22,282 MXN resident card fee (~$643-1,286 USD)
• Validity: 1-4 years (duration of study program)
• Entry: Multiple entry

Foreign nationals studying in Mexico for longer than 180 days must obtain a Student Temporary Resident Visa. After arrival in Mexico, students must apply to the National Migration Institute (INM) within 30 days for a resident card. Students cannot work or engage in any remunerative activity while on a student visa. The temporary resident card fee ranges from 3,000-7,000 MXN depending on the number of years issued.

Eligibility

• Purpose of visit

  Must be enrolled in a recognized educational institution in Mexico for a program lasting more than 180 days. No employment or remunerative activities permitted.

  Includes

  • Full-time study at recognized educational institutions

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

• Photo

  Count: 1; Specifications: 3.9 cm x 3.1 cm (or 2x2 inches), color, white background, front view, no eyeglasses

• Travel insurance

  Coverage area: International coverage including Mexico; Minimum coverage: Not specified

• Admission letter

  Must be notarized: No; Must be original: Yes; Must show program dates: Yes

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

  Form name: Student Temporary Resident Visa Application Form; Form url: https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx

How to apply

1. Online application

   Complete the student visa application form online through the Mexican consulate website.

2. Appointment booking

   Schedule an in-person appointment at the consular office closest to your place of residence.

3. Document gathering

   Prepare all required documents: valid passport, application form, photo, original admission letter from Mexican institution, proof of medical insurance with international coverage.

4. Fee payment

   Pay visa application fee of $56 USD at the consulate.

5. Interview

   Attend in-person interview at the consulate where documents will be reviewed.

6. Processing wait

   Wait for visa processing (typically 2 days to 3 weeks).

7. Visa collection

   Collect passport with student temporary resident visa from the consulate.

8. Document submission

   Within 30 days of arrival in Mexico, apply to the National Migration Institute (INM) for the temporary resident card.

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.