sre.gob.mx Naturalization Certificate Mexico : Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Organization : Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Service Name : Naturalization Certificate
Country: Mexico

Website : http://en.sre.gob.mx/index.php/naturalization-certificate

Naturalization Certificate :

This document is issued to foreign citizens who can demonstrate that they were adopted by or descendents (up to two generations) of Mexicans, that they were in the custody of Mexicans, and who can demonstrate that they have been living in Mexico for one uninterrupted year immediately prior to the date of the application for naturalization with an FM2 visa (booklet or photo i.d. card) and the immigration status of “inmigrante” (immigrant) or “inmigrado”(immigrated).

Related : Ministry of Foreign Affairs Certificate of Mexican Nationality : www.statusin.org/11309.html

Requirements:
DNN-3 application form. This form must be typed or printed by hand, legibly and in black ink.

In addition, attach the following documents:
a) The original and two photocopies of all of the pages of your valid immigration document issued by the Ministry of the Interior (Segob) that demonstrates your residence in Mexico for one uninterrumpted year immediately prior to the date of your application. Your immigration document must be valid for at least 6 months more at the time your application is submitted.
b) The original and two photocopies of all of the pages of your foreign passport or, if applicable, of a document proving your identity and your travel documents.
c) A certified copy of the foreign birth certificate of the applicant, issued by the appropriate civil registry office and legalized by the Mexican diplomatic or consular officer at the place of issuance. Alternatively, procure an apostille from the correct authorities for the certificate. It must also be translated into Spanish by a translator with authorization from the Supreme Court of any Mexican state or the Federal District.

d) Demonstrate the nationality of the adoptive parent or of the custodians by presenting one of the following documents:
1. Birth certificate issued in conformity with the applicable laws
2. Certificate of Mexican nationality by birth
3. Certificate of naturalization
4. If not in possession of any of the above-mentioned documents, nationality can be demonstrated with any item that, in conformity with the law, leads the authorities to believe that the requirement of Mexican nationality is fulfilled.

e) If applicable, present a copy certified by the appropriate authorities of the legal document supporting the adoption.
f) A passport-sized color photograph (4.5 x 3.5 cm) taken within the past thirty days, full face, white background, no glasses, no headgear.
g)Proof of payment of the corresponding fee.

How to pay the fee:
NB: In compliance with Article 19 (part III) of the Law of Nationality, those interested in obtaining Mexican nationality through naturalization must take a test on his/her general knowledge of Mexican history and culture. The recommended bibliography is the book “Nueva Historia Mínima de México” (abridged version), published by El Colegio de México. Alternatively, a study guide can be downloaded from the following link: Guía de Estudio. The study guide is valid until April 2009.