How to Become a Citizen of Mexico

For those interested in becoming a Mexican citizen, there's some good news. Mexico is one of the least restrictive nations in the world when it comes to their citizenship naturalization process, so becoming a citizen of Mexico is relatively easy. Here's how to go about it.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Residency in Mexico
• Proper documentation

1. Reside in Mexico for at least 5 years. Before you can become a citizen of Mexico, you'll need to reside there for a minimum of 5 years with proper legal status.

2. Make sure your documents are in good order. Before you apply for Mexican citizenship, you'll need to make sure that your FM-3 or FM-2 document is in good standing, as is your current passport (see Resources below).

3. Get an identification photo taken. You'll need to provide your own identification picture when applying for citizenship.

4. Fill out the citizenship application. Make sure that you provide completely accurate information and that you complete the application fully (see Resources below).

5. File your application with the applicable filing fee.

Tips & Warnings

• The filing fee that is charged by the Mexican government varies depending on certain criteria, but isn't particularly expensive.
• Make sure that your identification photo is suitable for its purpose. Home photos and inappropriate picture types will be rejected by the Mexican officials.
• Don't file for citizenship if you haven't been legally living in Mexico for at least 5 years. If you do so, and are rejected, it can complicate the process when you apply to become a citizen at a later time.

Resources

• Go here for a list of needed documents and procedures for becoming a Mexican citizen.