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WORKING HOLIDAY · MEXICO

Working Holiday Visa — Mexico

A one-year cultural stay in Mexico for French citizens resident in France, with paid activity possible after the required local steps.

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At a glance

DestinationMexico
Age18–30 inclusive
Maximum stay12 months
WorkTemporary work allowed; no job included
ApplicationOfficial destination-country authority
Official rulesMexican Consulate in France — PVT application ↗

Programme highlights

✓ Live independently for up to one year✓ Combine travel with temporary work✓ Build language and cultural experience✓ Apply before travelling and verify the live quota

About Working Holiday Visa — Mexico

A Working Holiday visa is a bilateral residence route for a long cultural stay. It allows eligible young people to travel independently and take temporary work to supplement their funds. It does not provide a job, accommodation or a language course.

Apply through the Mexican consular service in France. Current rules require €2,500 in available funds, or €3,500 when no return booking can be shown. Check the official route for your passport before booking travel because quotas, fees, document formats and appointment availability can change.

Eligibility criteria

  • NationalityFrance passport
  • Age18–30 inclusive when applying.
  • PurposeThe main purpose is holiday and cultural discovery; temporary work may help fund the stay.
  • Previous participationNormally available once under the bilateral agreement.
  • DependantsYou must not be accompanied by dependent children or other dependants under the application.
  • PreparationA valid passport, return travel or funds, initial savings and comprehensive insurance are required.

Important to know

Within 30 days of arrival, exchange the visa for the temporary-resident card. A separate local work-permit step is required before paid work.

Mexican Consulate in France — PVT applicationPost-arrival residence and work steps

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