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:
- Visa applications at the Embassy of Mexico have a non-refundablenaira equivalent charge of $53.00 usd that must be deposited directly to the Embassy’s Account.
- Personally submit a printed visa application form dully completed and signed, since your biometric information (picture and fingerprints) is required. It is not possible to present your documents via courier or a third party.
- Present a valid passport, with at least 6 months left before its expiry date. If you are not a Nigerian citizen, you will also need to provide either evidence of your legal entry into Nigeria, or of your legal residence in the country.
- Bring with you one (1) passport sized color picture, with the following characteristics: front face, fully uncovered, without glasses, and a white background.
- Original and copy of the acceptance letter from an institution belonging to the National Education System (Sistema Educativo Nacional) for the intention to do studies, courses, or projects for investigative, academic or professional purposes. The letter should specify the following information:
- Applicant´s full name and nationality.
- Level, grade or course that the applicant intents to study.
- Name of the course in which it has been accepted.
- Date of start of the course and duration of it.
- Cost of the program and
- Information about the institution and its registry within Mexico’s Ministry of Education.
- Provide evidence of adequate economic solvency to cover the study program and living expenses during the duration of the stay:
For studies less than 6 months
- Documents proving employment salary, pension allowance or scholarship equivalent to minimum $1,473.80 usd per month, tax free, for the last 3 months, as well as proof of stable employment for the last year, or
- Investment documents or bank accounts with a monthly average balance equivalent to $3,200.00 usd during the last 3 months, or,
- If the applicant is less than 25 years old, his parents or legal guardian can present the evidence of economic solvency.
For studies longer than 6 months
- Documents proving employment salary, pension allowance or scholarship equivalent to minimum $1,473.80 usd per month, tax free, for the last 3 months, as well as proof of stable employment for the last year, or
- Investment documents or bank accounts with a monthly average balance equivalent to $14,738.30 usd during the last 3 months, or,
- If the applicant is less than 25 years old, his parents or legal guardian can present the evidence of economic solvency.
- Take part in a consular interview.
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