How to get a Mexico visa from Ghana
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Ghanaian passport holders travelling to Mexico.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to Mexico.
Business visa
Student visa
Tourist visa
Application requirements
Documents Ghanaian applicants need to provide.
- A valid passport which has a validity of 6 months after your intended date of exit from the country.
- Duly completed visa application form.
- 2 passport-size photographs captured in a white background.
- Proof that you have sufficient funds to take care of yourself while you are in the country.
- Valid travel insurance which covers sufficient medical insurance for the duration of the stay.
- Proof of accommodation for your stay in Mexico.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- The tourist visa is issued to people who wish to visit Mexico for tourism or leisure.
- Those who wish to visit friends and family members residing in Mexico also need the tourist visa.
- An invitation letter from the friend or relative you are paying a visit to the country should be provided.
- The letter should have the valid home address and telephone number of your host.
- While on a tourist visa, you may attend Mexican festivals and events.
- Applicants are required to present a letter from their current employer stating awareness of leave.
- Your position in the company, the term of your employment, and the duration of your leave should be stated in the letter.
- If you are under the age of 18, the unabridged original copy of your birth certificate should be made available.
- Also, a letter of consent signed by both your parents is required if you will be traveling without your parents.
- A document which shows that you have the incentive of returning to your country at the expiry of your visa should be submitted during the visa application process.
Business visa
- This is the type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Mexico for business purposes.
- Business travelers are permitted to attend conferences, trade fairs, and business summits while they are in Mexico.
- A signed official letter from your employer confirming that you are undertaking this business trip on the company’s behalf is needed.
- The purpose and dates of the trip will also be outlined in the letter.
- If a number of trips are required/envisaged, this must be clearly stated in the letter.
- If going for a business meeting, the Mexican company you’d be meeting may also provide a letter confirming the trip.
- If you are responsible for the costs of the trip, evidence of how you intend to finance your trip and support yourself for the duration of your visit must be provided.
- Certificate of business registration of the Mexican company you’d be visiting may be required.
Student visa
- Applicants intending to go to Mexico for study will need a student visa.
- Applicants of this visa should ensure they have been offered admission into the school they applied for before applying for the visa.
- The original admission letter written on the school’s letterhead should be provided.
- This proves that you have been offered admission into the school and you can attend classes.
- Certificates and transcripts gotten from previously attended schools should also be submitted during the visa application process.
- Proof that you have paid the tuition fee for the school should be provided.
- International students are permitted to work part-time for 20 hours per week when school is in session and full-time when the school is on break.
- If you are a minor, the original copy of your birth certificate should be made available.
- Also, a notarized letter of consent signed by both your parents should be provided.
- An extension to this visa can be granted to cover the duration of your study program in the country.
Where to apply
Mexico embassy & visa application centers in Ghana.
Accra
| Day | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Sat | — | — |
| Sun | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
Has Donald Trump built a wall over Mexico?
As of January 2019, no new miles of barriers had been built so far under President Trump, though some construction is expected to begin soon.
What is the chief religion of Mexico?
Catholic Christianity is the dominant religion in Mexico, representing about 83% of the total population as of 2010.
Can I apply for a Mexico visa online?
Mexico visa application can only be applied in person. Check with your nearest consulate if you need to make an appointment.
What is the usual processing time for a Mexico visa?
Mexico visa typically takes 2 days for processing. After you appear in person and submit your documents, you will be asked to pick up your passport the next day or two days after.