Learn how to process Mexican nationality if you are in the United States or Mexico.
The Institute for Women in Migration (IMUMI) created a guide for migrant families who have children born in the United States and seek to obtain Mexican citizenship. The guide offers information on the process and how to facilitate it, whether you are in the United States or Mexico.
The Political Constitution of the United Mexican States explains that all children born abroad to a Mexican father and / or mother are Mexican and have the right to Mexican nationality. It should be noted that dual nationality does not imply the loss of rights and obligations as US citizens.
The procedures are different depending on where the children and their parents are. If the children return to Mexico, they must obtain Mexican citizenship to access all health and education rights.
If the minor does not register as a Mexican citizen while living in the United States, upon entering Mexico she will only have permission to stay six months as a tourist.
“In order for your son or daughter to obtain Mexican nationality, it is necessary to process a certificate of registration of recognition of US nationality. With this type of act, your son or daughter will have Mexican citizenship without losing US citizenship”, explains the IMUMI guide.
For the registration of the Mexican nationality of a girl or a boy, from the United States the procedure will be through the nearest Mexican Consulate. Enter Mexitel to schedule an appointment: https://mexitel.sre.gob.mx/
For this it is necessary:
- A prior appointment at the closest Mexican Consulate.
- Mother and father must present their identity documentation with photo.
- If the parents are married, only one of them should be present with the marriage certificate.
- If they are divorced, a birth certificate is required and, in the event of the death of one of the parents, the corresponding death certificate.
- Original Mexican birth certificate of the parents, who are Mexican.
- US birth certificate in long version of the daughter or son (the surnames of both parents must match on the birth certificate).
- Photo identification of the daughter or son for whom the registration will be made.
- Two witnesses over 18 years of age with photo identification.
When they go to the appointment, they will not receive a Mexican birth certificate, but a registration certificate that has the same legal effect. It is basically a birth certificate that bears the stamp "Service Abroad to Mexicans."
Registration is free, however, certified copies of the registration certificate cost around $ 13 USD each.
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