Temporary Resident Visa for students
This visa is granted to foreign nationals who intend to enter Mexico for a period longer than 180 days with the purpose of undertaking studies, without engaging in any remunerated activities in the country.
Who is it for?
• Belgian, Luxembourgish, or foreign nationals who will travel to Mexico to undertake courses, studies, research projects, or training at educational institutions belonging to the National Education System, with a duration exceeding 180 days.
The permit is renewed annually in Mexico if the stay exceeds one year and as long as the studies continue.
Requirements
1. Valid passport (original + simple copy).
2. Visa application form:(PDF anexo)
3. One recent passport-size photograph, colour, white background, no glasses (not older than 30 days).
4. If you are not a Belgian national: Provide the original and a simple copy of the document proving legal stay in Belgium (visa or residence permit).
5. Proof of Studies:
Original document or electronic document with a digital certificate of the acceptance letter issued by an institution belonging to the National Education System where the applicant intends to study. The letter must specify:
i. Full name of the applicant;
ii. Level, degree, and field of study to be undertaken;
iii. Name of the course for which the applicant has been accepted;
iv. Start and end dates of the course;
v. Tuition cost of the course; and
vi. Identification details of the educational institution.
6. Proof of Financial Solvency to cover tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses during the stay in Mexico, accredited under one of the following conditions:
a) Monthly income
Original documents proving that the applicant has employment, a pension, or a scholarship with net monthly income exceeding the equivalent of 220 days of UMA (Unit of Measurement and Update) (approximately EUR 1,230, according to the exchange rate on the day of application), during the last three months.
The following documentation must be submitted (all documents listed are mandatory):
• Employment history report with electronic references;
• Payslips, pension statements, or scholarship certificates, as applicable. For self-employed applicants, the annual tax return;
• Monthly bank statements showing the deposit of salaries, pension, scholarship, or investments for the corresponding months. Statements must be provided for each individual month; consolidated or quarterly statements are not accepted.
Financial solvency may be demonstrated by the applicant, by their parents, or by the person exercising parental authority or legal guardianship, provided the applicant is under 25 years of age. Alternatively, solvency may be demonstrated through a letter from the educational institution confirming the granting of a scholarship, or a document from a banking or financial institution confirming available funding.
b) Investments or bank accounts
Original document or electronic document with digital certificate proving investments or bank accounts with an average monthly balance equivalent to 2,290 days of UMA (approximately EUR 12,800, according to the exchange rate on the day of application), during the last three months.
The following documentation must be submitted (all documents listed are mandatory):
• Employment history report with electronic references;
• Monthly bank statements (with original stamp from the banking institution) showing income from salaries, pensions, scholarships, or investments for the corresponding months. Statements must be provided for each individual month; consolidated or quarterly statements are not accepted.
Financial solvency may be demonstrated by the applicant, by their parents, or by the person exercising parental authority or legal guardianship, provided the applicant is under 25 years of age. Alternatively, solvency may be demonstrated through a letter from the educational institution confirming the granting of a scholarship, or a document from a banking or financial institution confirming available funding.
Important for applicants under 25 years of age
For applicants under 25 years of age, the financial solvency requirement may be demonstrated by one of the parents or by the person exercising parental authority or legal guardianship. In such cases, the documentation indicated above either a) or b) must be submitted, together with the following:
• Completed and signed financial responsibility letter by the parent providing proof of financial solvency.
• Copy of the identification document of the parent providing proof of financial solvency. If the birth certificate was not issued in Belgium or Luxemburg, it must be apostilled.
• Copy of the applicant’s birth certificate, in order to verify the family relationship with the person providing proof of financial solvency.
• If the student is under 18 years old, both parents must be present on the day of the appointment.
Application Procedure
1. Prepare all required documents.
2. Schedule an appointment through the official system: https://citas.sre.gob.mx Select the option: “VISAS”
3. Attend the appointment in person with all documents and complete the consular interview.
Payment is made on the day of the appointment, preferably by bank transfer.
For updated consular fees: https://embamex.sre.gob.mx/belgica/images/ServiciosConsulares/derechos_consulares2024
Four possible outcomes:
1. The documentation is complete, the interview is satisfactory, and no additional verification is needed → the visa may be issued the same day.
2. Additional documentation is required → you will be asked to complete it and come back with a new appointment within the next 10 business days.
3. The documentation is complete, the interview is satisfactory, but an alarm appears in the security or migration control lists, which means that additional verification is needed → processing may take up to 10 business days.
4. The applicant does not meet the requirements, or their consular interview is unsatisfactory → the visa is denied.
Important Considerations
• Visa must be used within 180 days from issuance.
• Once in Mexico, you must apply for the Temporary Resident Card at Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM) within 30 days of your arrival.
• The visa does not guarantee entry into Mexico; final admission is determined by immigration authorities at the port of entry.
• For minors, both parents must sign the application or provide notarized consent.
• Documents issued outside Belgium or Mexico must be apostilled or legalized and include a simple Spanish translation if necessary.
• Airline tickets or travel reservations are not required and do not influence visa approval.
• Issuance of the visa depends on the documentation and consular interview. Fees are non-refundable, even if the visa is denied.
Where is the Procedure Carried Out?
Embassy of Mexico in Belgium – Consular Section
Avenue Franklin Roosevelt 94
1050 Brussels, Belgium
Phone: (+32) 2 629 0777
Business hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00–13:00 (except holidays)