Exchange with the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico
The Universidad Iberoamericana, globally open and conscious of the richness of interaction among communities of diverse historical-cultural traditions, receives foreign students, during any time of the year, who are willing to spend a period of study and cultural immersion in Mexico.
The main options offered for international exchange students are: Mexican Culture and History, Spanish language, subjects specifically linked to the student's particular professional interests and of course all the artistic, architectural, cultural and historical splendor of Puebla. You may find additional information on the Universidad Iberoamericana website.
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How to Obtain Your Student Visa for Mexico
A student visa is a document issued by a country granting an individual permission to enter a country with the express purpose of completing studies there at a recognized institution.
Who needs a visa?
A student from the US or Canada enrolled in a program of 6 months or less may enter Mexico with a tourist card, and does not need a student visa. Tourist cards are distributed on the plane before landing in Mexico. They must be filled out by the student and stamped and signed by immigration at the airport. If this is not done, you could face a fine on departure. If you are entering Mexico by car or bus, you MUST ask border officials for a tourist card. Be sure that it is stamped, signed, and dated. You will need to surrender your tourist d when you leave Mexico, so be certain to store it in a safe place during your stay.
How to get a visa:
Students who intend to study for more than 6 months at a Meixcan university or college must apply for a student visa before coming to Mexico. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain the necessary documentation for this Visa.
The application requirements are as follows:
- Apply in person from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm to the Mexican immigration office in your city.
- Submit the acceptance letter from the school or university that you wish to attend.
- Submit six (6) front-view and five (5) profile photographs, 2”x 2”, with a white background
- Submit a bank statement or letter from your parent, sponsor, or legal guardian certifying that you will receive at least $350.00 (three hundred and fifty dollars) per month. This document, along with proof of financial resources, must be notarized and authenticated
- Submit a certificate of good health.
- A Consular fee of $29.00 is required for some nationalities
- Within thirty days of arrival in Mexico, you must notify the proper authorities of the enrollment date, and you must register at the National Registry of Foreign Citizens “Oficina del Registro Nacional de Extranjeros” Instituto Nacional de Migracion, on Av. Chapultepec No.284 Esq. Glorieta Insurgentes, Colonia Roma, C.P. 06700
Regular courses in Mexican schools and universities are conducted only in SPANISH. Enrollment must be in an accredited school, and changes are prohibited unless previously authorized.
- Students are not allowed to work or engage in any remunerative or lucrative activity during their attendance at a school.
- A student enrolling for six months or less can legally enter into Mexico with a tourist card, and does not require a visa. When completing the Tourist Card (FM-T), ensure that you allow yourself the correct number of days to comfortably fit your schedule and to give you enough time to see some of the country.
- For participants in student exchange programs, a letter from the Mexican family with whom the student will be residing is required. In such cases, the second requirement need not be met.
It is important that you check the visa requirements for your country. Please contact that Mexican Embassy or Consulate located nearest to you. You are responsible for the proper documentation to enter Mexico.