Embassy of Mexico in Nigeria
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Student visa Requirements
Thank you for your interest in visiting Mexico. In order to apply for a student visa, kindly request an appointment through the free online appointment scheduling system of the Government of Mexico. You can reach it through the following web address:
There, you will need to set up an account and choose the most suitable time for your appointment at the Consular Section of the Embassy (it’s recommended that you use the web browser Google Chrome when booking your appointment). Once you have booked your appointment, the system will generate a confirmation letter, which you must bring with you to the Embassy on the day of your appointment. This letter will include the embassy's bank account for payment and will be emailed to the email account you provided.
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We strongly recommend that you request an appointment with plenty of time in advance in order to avoid any inconveniences. Please take note that, if you wish to reschedule for a more convenient date or time, or if you miss your appointment, you will need to request a new one following the same procedure. The number of appointments is limited, so if the system does not show the office in Abuja or does not issue a confirmation, it means that the Embassy is fully booked for the current month. You may request your appointment on the last working day of that month.
Once your appointment has been confirmed, you will need to fulfill the following requirements. Please note that all documents are subject to verification and have to be presented in both in original and copy:
For studies less than 6 months
For studies longer than 6 months
Usually, if the abovementioned requirements are fulfilled and no force majeure impediment arises, in particular the availability of the internet service, the visa is issued the same day it’s requested.
Minors. Children under 18 years of age have to present their birth certificate and have to be accompanied by either both parents or their legal guardians, or present a notarized authorization from them to travel to Mexico (applies also for minors travelling alone). When travelling with single parents, widows or divorcees, the corresponding documents should be presented.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us through the email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Embassy of Mexico
2129 Abdu Abu Bakar Crescent,
Asokoro, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.
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Web page: embamex.sre.gob.mx/nigeria
Twitter: @EmbMexNig Abuya, Nigeria
Embassy of Mexico in Nigeria
Mexican visa requirements for non-remunerated activities
Thank you for your interest in visiting Mexico. In order to apply for a tourist visa, kindly request an appointment through the free online appointment scheduling system of the Government of Mexico. You can reach it through the following web address:
There, you will need to set up an account and choose the most suitable time for your appointment at the Consular Section of the Embassy (it’s recommended that you use the web browser Google Chrome when booking your appointment). Once you have booked your appointment, the system will generate a confirmation letter, which you must bring with you to the Embassy on the day of your appointment. Said letter will also be emailed to the email account you provided.
We strongly recommend that you request an appointment with plenty of time in advance in order to avoid any inconveniences. Please take note that, if you wish to reschedule for a more convenient date or time, or if you miss your appointment, you will need to request a new appointment and have to follow the same procedure. Kindly note that the number of appointments is limited, so in case the system does not show our office or it does not issue a confirmation, it means that the Embassy is fully booked. Watch the video for more information: https://youtu.be/cikVjmneVnI?si=s-HWiinK5lmJSURF
Once your appointment has been confirmed, you will need to fulfill the following requirements. Please note that all documents are subject to verification and must be presented in both original and copy:
Usually, if the abovementioned requirements are fulfilled and no force majeure impediment arises, in particular the availability of the internet service, the visa is issued the same day it’s requested. However, visa processing may take up to ten working days. Watch the video for more information: https://youtu.be/B3x0kkq-plY?si=5Zaf2UexIgJl9Xpq
Minors
Children under 18 years of age must submit their birth certificate and must be accompanied by either both parents or their legal guardians, or present a notarized authorization from them to travel to Mexico, including copy of the identifications of both parents (applies also for minors travelling alone). When travelling with single parents, widows or divorcees, the corresponding documents should be presented.
Invitation letters
Applicants who are being invited by a public or private institution in order to participate in an institutional event in Mexico will have to submit, along with their visa application form, passport and passport-sized picture, an original letter in the institution’s letterhead with the following information:
Watch the video for more information: https://youtu.be/CYD05luDR-g?si=7X9p22SiZwwKsHmI
Working permits
Visa applications for working permits have to be requested in Mexico by the prospective employer at any office of the National Migration Institute (Instituto Nacional de Migración – INM) located along the country. Once the authorization has been issued, the prospective employee must come in person to the Embassy with a copy of such authorization in order to take part in a consular interview.
Religious activities
Visa applicants who wish to travel to Mexico to participate in any religious activity must present in their visa application the document called anuencia, which is issued by the Ministry of the Interior in Mexico (Secretaría de Gobernación). For more information visit the following link: https://www.gob.mx/segob/acciones-y-programas/anuencia-u-opinion-favorable-para-ministros-de-culto-y-asociados-religiosos-de-origen-extranjero Watch the video for more information: https://youtu.be/ooPHJnRzkP0?si=zLx0HdWy1imYvg03
Important notes:
Please bear in mind the following information when preparing your supporting documents:
Payment Information
The fee for visa application and legalization is 53 USD to be paid in Naira according to the official exchange rate directly into the Embassy’s account below:
Bank: Zenith
Account Name: Embassy of Mexico-consular
Account Number: 1016665586
Kindly note that payments should only be made after your appointment has been confirmed and you intend to submit your application as payments are non-refundable.
DO NOT make payments before having a scheduled appointment.
Exemptions
Applicants with a valid multiple entry visa for the United States of America, of any type, can enter Mexico without the need of a Mexican visa, as well as those holding a visa issued by Canada, Japan, United Kingdom and the Schengen States. However, it is advised that you obtain a Mexican visa if you plan to travel frequently to Mexico. Watch the video for more information: https://youtu.be/p1rI_KSrHqM?si=zExp4iYo3Y0K_wCe
Embassy of Mexico
2129 Abdu Abubakar Crescent,
Asokoro, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Web page: embamex.sre.gob.mx/nigeria
Twitter: @EmbMexNig Abuya, Nigeria