Mexico - Obtain a Letter of Naturalization (Having a Residence of Two Years and Having Mexican Children by Birth)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Obtain a Letter of Naturalization (Having a Residence of Two Years and Having Mexican Children by Birth), the applicant has to approach the Instituto Nacional de Migración link
2. The applicant has to visit the office with the request letter.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. The applicant will be scheduled for an interview with an INM officer. During the interview, the applicant will be asked questions about the background, the reasons for wanting to become a Mexican citizen, and the knowledge of Mexican history and culture.
11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number or through email.
12. The applicant will receive a Letter of Naturalization, which officially grants the applicant has Mexican citizenship.
13. This entire process can be completed within 7 – 14 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Passport-size photographs
• Proof of residence in Mexico
• Mexican birth certificates for your children
• A copy of your Mexican voter ID card
• A letter from your employer or school
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Instituto Nacional de Migración
Avenida Homero 1832 Los Morales Polanco, Mayor's Office Miguel Hidalgo CP 11510, Mexico City
Telephone: (55) 5387 2400
Citizen Service: 800 00 46264
Contact link
Embassy and Consulates link

Eligibility

• The applicant must have lived in Mexico for at least two years and have Mexican children by birth.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 7 – 14 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Surname
• Address
• ZIP code
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Email
• Parents name
• Nationality
• Education details
• Mailing address
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A Letter of Naturalization is an official document issued by the Mexican government that grants citizenship to a foreign national who has met the eligibility criteria for naturalization.

Information which might help

• It's important to note that the process of obtaining a Letter of Naturalization can be lengthy and may require meeting certain language, cultural, and other requirements as determined by the Mexican government.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• The Letter of Naturalization serves as proof of Mexican citizenship and can be used to obtain a Mexican passport, vote in elections, and access other benefits and rights afforded to Mexican citizens.

External Links

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Others

• In the case of having a residence of two years and having Mexican children by birth, this means that a foreign national who has lived in Mexico for at least two years and has children who were born in Mexico may be eligible to apply for Mexican citizenship and receive a Letter of Naturalization.