Mexico - Apply for a Letter of Naturalization for Foreigners (Subject to Parental Authority or Adopted Children of Mexicans)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for a Letter of Naturalization for Foreigners (Subject to Parental Authority or Adopted Children of Mexicans), 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 required to bring a passport and any other required documents, such as a visa or residency card, to the interview.
11. The interviewer will review the application, conduct a background check, and take your fingerprints.
12. 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.
13. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a notification through email.
14. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
15. 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
• Passport copy
• 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

• To be eligible for a Letter of Naturalization, foreign children must be under 18 years old and either subject to parental authority or legally adopted by Mexican citizens.
• Additionally, they must have resided in Mexico for at least five years and demonstrate a basic understanding of Mexican history, culture, and civic duties.

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

• This letter of naturalization allows the recipient to obtain a Mexican passport and enjoy all the rights and benefits of Mexican citizenship, including the right to vote, work and live in Mexico without restriction, and access to social services.

Information which might help

• It's important to note that the requirements for obtaining a Letter of Naturalization in Mexico can vary depending on the specific circumstances of the applicant, and the process can take several months to complete.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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