Mexico has not always allowed dual citizenship. If you became a naturalized citizen of another country before March 20, 1988, you would have been required to renounce your Mexican citizenship. However, with a declaration of citizenship, you can regain that citizenship you once had.
If you write in your answers by hand, print legibly using black ink.
Certified copies of the birth certificates of your Mexican parent or parents issued by the Mexican civil registry office, if you were born in another country A certified copy of your parents’ wedding certificate, if they were married before you were born Your citizenship certificate from the other country, issued before March 20, 1988 An original and photocopy of a valid form of government-issued photo identification 2 passport-sized photos taken no more than 30 days ago
If you want to make your payment at a bank in person, download and fill out a help sheet from the SRE website to give a bank teller. Keep the receipt for your payment. You’ll need to take it with you when you submit your application.
You can locate the nearest delegation here. If you live in another country, click “Embassies of Mexico” or “Consulates of Mexico” in the directory menu.
You can use your declaration as proof of your Mexican citizenship if you want to apply for a Mexican passport.
You’ve lived in Mexico as a permanent resident for at least 5 years You are the straight-line descendant of a Mexican citizen, meaning one of your parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents is or was a Mexican citizen when you were born You have children who are Mexican by birth You are from a Latin American or Iberian country You made an outstanding contribution to cultural, social, scientific, technical, artistic, sports, or business matters in Mexico You married a Mexican citizen You were adopted by Mexican citizens You are subject to the parental rights of Mexican citizens (for example, your legal guardian is a Mexican citizen)
Mexico doesn’t require any specific proof that you’ve attained a particular level of proficiency in Spanish. Instead, your proficiency will be evaluated by the SRE official who interviews you. Make sure you study vocabulary, terms, and phrases related to immigration and citizenship, as most of your interview will cover those topics.
If you are applying for citizenship because of your marriage to a Mexican citizen, you must be able to prove that the two of you lived together as spouses during the 2 years immediately preceding your application. If you are awarded citizenship because you made an outstanding contribution that benefited Mexico, there is no residency requirement. These citizenship awards are typically bestowed upon celebrities and industry leaders.
You can download a copy of the application here. Click the title in the menu that corresponds to the reason you are eligible for naturalization. Although the form is the same, each page includes a list of requirements specific to each category of eligibility.
Your resident card Your birth certificate Your foreign passport or other travel document Your wedding certificate Birth certificates for any children born in Mexico A sworn statement of your travels outside the country 2 passport-sized photographs taken within the last 30 days
To get the federal certificate, you’ll need to visit the Decentralized Administrative Body for Prevention and Social Readaptation in Mexico City. The office is located at Tlalpan Street No. 2962, Col. Espartaco, Coyoacán City Hall, ZIP 04870.
Save your receipt for your payment. You will need to submit it along with your application.
You can find the closest SRE delegation by going here and clicking the “directory” link next to your nearest metropolitan area. Once your application is reviewed by an SRE official it will be submitted to the Ministry of the Interior for approval. You cannot proceed to the next stage of the application process until you have a letter of approval from the Ministry. The SRE doesn’t offer a timeframe of how long it takes to get a letter of approval.
If you won’t be able to attend on the date your interview and exam are scheduled, contact the SRE as soon as possible and ask to have it rescheduled. If you don’t pass either the interview or the exam, you must wait at least 10 business days before you can apply to take them again. You will also have to pay the application fee again. If you fail the interview or the exam twice, you have to wait one year before you can apply for naturalization again.
If your application is approved, a certificate of naturalization will accompany the letter. You can use this certificate to apply for a Mexican passport. If your application is denied, the notice will provide you with the reason for the denial. You’re welcome to apply again after waiting at least 10 business days. [9] X Research source
