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What is a naturalized Mexican citizen?

What is a naturalized Mexican citizen?

If you become a Naturalized Mexican Citizen (i.e. a foreign national who applies for and gets granted Mexican Citizenship) and you subsequently reside outside of Mexico for 5 or more consecutive years, you legally lose your Mexican Citizenship.

Do you give up Mexican citizenship when become naturalized American?

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.

Who qualifies for Mexican citizenship?

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 you have dual citizenship US and Mexico?

U.S. law does not mention dual nationality or require a person to choose one nationality or another. A U.S. citizen may naturalize in a foreign state without any risk to his or her U.S. citizenship. The naturalization process in Mexico is managed by the Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE).

Can a Mexican citizen have citizenship of another country?

Mexico recognizes dual citizenship. So, if you hold Mexican citizenship, you can take citizenship of another country without having to give it up. And there’s no barrier in Mexican law stopping foreigners from acquiring Mexican nationality in addition to their original citizenship¹.

How to get a naturalization certificate in Mexico?

Naturalization Certificate | Immigration | Mexico | Visasmex This certificate is issued to foreign citizens who can demonstrate that they have resided in Mexico with a permanent resident status for at least the five years immediately prior to the date of their naturalization application, or two years of residency if:

How old do you have to be to be a citizen of Mexico?

The 34th article of the Mexican constitution establishes that Mexican citizens are those Mexican [nationals] who are 18 years of age or older, and who have an “honest way of living”. Mexican citizens have these rights: exercise the right of petition.

What do you need to know about Mexican nationality?

Possession of Mexican nationality. Mexican nationality entails several obligations set forth in the 31st article of the Constitution, namely: to take their children or pupils to public or private schools to receive preschool, primary and secondary education; as well as military education as and if required by the law;

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