Mexico - Apply for Citizenship

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Citizenship, the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Exterior link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. 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.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference. The fee is non-refundable and may vary based on the exchange rate.
10. The applicant has to attend the interview process with the Mexican National Institute of Migration.
11. The applicant needs to take a test to demonstrate his/her knowledge of Mexican history, culture, and government.
12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
13. The applicant will get the citizenship certificate from the office or through the mail.
14. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
15. This entire process can be completed within 30 – 40 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Proof of identity
• Address proof
• Fee receipt
• Passport size photographs
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Exterior
Embassy of Mexico in the United Kingdom
16A St. George St., London, W1S 1FD
Phone: 020 7907 9442
Fax: 020 7495 4035
Email: [email protected]
Website link
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Eligibility

• The applicant must have lived in Mexico for at least five years as a permanent resident to be eligible to apply for citizenship.

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

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 – 40 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
• Nationality
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications
• Work Experience
• Date
• Signature
• Contact details

Need for the Document

• This certificate is issued to foreign citizens who can demonstrate that they have resided in Mexico with permanent resident status for at least five years immediately before the date of their naturalization application, or two years of residency.

Information which might help

Mexican naturalization offers several benefits to foreigners, including:

• Buying property in restricted areas in the applicant’s name without the need for a trust (fideicomiso)
• The possibility of dissolving a trust (fideicomiso) and having the title deed in the applicant’s name name and avoiding trust annual and renewal fees.
• The right to vote in Mexico.
• No need to inform the National Institute of Immigration (INM) of every address or job change.
• The right to earn an income, greater employment and entrepreneur options as a citizen.
• Avoid change and renewal fees of the applicant’s name immigration status each year.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• The citizenship certificate is used as proof of identity.

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