Mexican citizens who naturalize in the United States may keep their Mexican nationality but may not vote and may not run or serve in public office in Mexico. Those who obtained U.S. citizenship before 1998, however, automatically lost their Mexican nationality and needed to apply within 5 years to reclaim it.
Did I lose my Mexican citizenship when I became a citizen?
Beginning March 20, 1998, changes in Mexico’s nationality laws took effect. Henceforth, Mexican citizens who naturalize in the US or elsewhere will generally retain Mexican nationality. Until March 1998, Mexicans who became naturalized US citizens lost their Mexican nationality.
How hard is it to get Mexican citizenship?
Once you have your permanent residency, it is fairly easy to obtain Mexican citizenship. Naturalization in Mexico requires 5 years of residency prior to the application date, which can include all years of residency, whether temporary or permanent.
Can I become a Mexican citizen?
To apply for citizenship in Mexico, you must already be a permanent resident; or have family ties. Naturalization in Mexico requires a minimum of five consecutive years of residency prior to the application date, which may include temporary or permanent status depending on your situation.
Can a US citizen have a Mexican passport?
If you were born in the United States to a Mexican father or mother, you are eligible to apply for Mexican citizenship. Your birth certificate and the birth certificate of your Mexican parent. Yours should be translated and apostilled.
How to become a naturalized citizen of Mexico?
Show that your parents are Mexican to naturalize by descent. If your parents are Mexican citizens but you were born outside of the country, you’ll still be considered a naturalized Mexican citizen. This extends to children adopted by Mexican parents as well. You’ll need to have lived for 1 year in Mexico as either a temporary or permanent resident.
Can a child of a Mexican citizen become a permanent resident?
Yes. Children of Mexican citizens are eligible to apply for Mexican citizenship and aren’t required to become permanent residents first if they’re claiming citizenship through parents. Can I obtain citizenship through marriage?
How long do you have to live in Mexico to have Mexican nationality?
an individual married to a Mexican national residing in Mexico who fulfills the requirements set forth in the Mexican nationality law: to have lived with the spouse for two years immediately prior to the date of the application.
What are the benefits of being a Mexican citizen?
There are many benefits to getting your Mexican citizenship in Mexico. Obviously being a citizen in Mexico entitles you to vote in elections and have a greater say in Mexican politics. Furthermore, you cannot be deported.