In order to study in Mexico, you need a visa. This visa will vary depending on the amount of time you plan to study in Mexico and your nationality.
Please visit the following link and check what kind of VISA you need depending on your nationality: http://www.inm.gob.mx/index.php/page/Paises_Visa
“REQUIERE VISA” (VISA REQUIRED)
You need to ask for a VISA FOR NON-LUCRATIVE ACTIVITIES (VISA PARA ACTIVIDADES NO REMUNERADAS) at the Mexican Embassy in your home country. This process may or may not have a cost as it depends on the country in question.
“EXENTO” (EXEMPT)
For students coming to study for a semester or less (180 days or less), an FMM visa for non-lucrative activities will be required.
On your arrival, immigration officials should give you a Multiple Migratory Form (FMM), marking the following options/boxes: Visitor without permission for lucrative activities (Visitante actividades NO remuneradas) and a validity of 180 days.
For students coming to study for more than a semester of a whole year (181 days or more), a temporary resident student visa will be required.
- You apply for this visa at the Mexican Embassy in your home country.
- On your arrival, immigration officials should give you a Multiple Migratory Form (FMM), marking the following options/boxes: Visitor without permission for lucrative activities (Visitante actividades NO remuneradas).
- During the Orientation Session, we will explain all the things you need to do in order to register your visa.