Visas and Insurance

Visas

For complete information on visas, different requirements for each nationality and what you can bring into Mexico visit: http://www.mexconnect.com/MEX/austin/tourist_visa.html

Students -

You will need to apply for a six-month tourist visa. You can pick up a form at the travel agency issuing your tickets, on the airplane, at the border if travelling by car, or from any Mexican consulate.

To apply for a tourist visa you will need proof of citizenship, which needs to be in the form of a valid passport.

Although this Visa can potentially be valid for 180 days, it is at the discretion of the Immigration officer. Usually the visa is approved for a maximum period of 90 days if you arrive in Mexico by plane, however, it can be renewed for an additional 90 days at any Mexican Immigration office. If you are crossing the border by car you are able to request the full 180 days.

There is no guarantee that the full 180 days will be given. This can also be renewed for additional time at any Mexican Immigration Office. Our advice is to do all that you can to obtain your visa before you get on the plane. This will mean contacting the Mexican Embassy and applying for a visa with them.

The following countries are eligible to receive tourist entry visas upon arrival into both the United States and Mexico:

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States.

If you are from a country that is NOT listed above, you will be required to obtain an entry visa to either/both the United States and Mexico prior to arrival.

* PLEASE DO NOT DISCARD THE CARD THAT YOU RECEIVE AT IMMIGRATION. THIS IS YOUR VISA AND WILL NEED TO BE PRESENTED WHEN YOU EXIT THE COUNTRY.

Passports

All Overseas Students - You need to ensure that the expiry date in your passport is valid for at least the next year. If you are looking to join staff or continue with more training in YWAM Mexico, then your passport will need to have even longer validity.

Mexican Students - If you would like to go overseas on your outreach, then you need to have a valid passport that is valid for at least the next year. We would really encourage you to come with a passport, because you never know where God might send you!!

Insurance

It is mandatory for all students to purchase your own travel insurance for the six month duration of the school.

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