How to get Dual Citizenship
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
- In this video I will walk you through all the paperwork needed to register your birth at a Registro Civil office in order to become a foreign-born Mexican Citizen if at least one of your parents were born in Mexico. I will also share helpful tips and resources to hopefully help you have success on your first go-round with the Registro Civil office; whether that’s in Mexico or at the Consulate office abroad.
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0:00 Intro
1:08 Consulate vs Mexico
4:05 Brief Recap
4:35 Required Documents
9:04 Tips for Success
10:02 What to expect Appointment day
Registro Civil application:
consulmex.sre.gob.mx/sandiego...
Consular Registro Civil Email:
registrocivilsdi@sre.gob.mx
Consulate requirements:
consulmex.sre.gob.mx/sandiego...
Registro Civil Offices in Mexico consulmex.sre.gob.mx/houston/...
consulmex.sre.gob.mx/reinouni...
Government website to locate Mexican Birth Certificates
www.gob.mx/ActaNacimiento/
Super helpful video! Thank you so much!
☺️👍🏽 Glad you found it helpful.
Thank you for the advice 😊!
Very informative! Thank you for this! I do have a question about their identification. Does this need to be original identification or copies? I live a couple of hours away from them. I have all original documentation of everything else but of course they need their identification to drive etc so I was not sure about this one..
Hi! Your content has been EXTREMELY helpful! Just using your videos tonight I was able to get a CURP and download my dad's birth certificate all from home! Thank you so much! I have read ALL the comments and browsed several videos but nothing seems to address my issue: One of the requirements is an ID from your Mexican born parents. I do not have that. I have no contact with my dad.(Mexican born but now US naturalized) I understand from your responses to other comments that I should go to the registro civil as they may be more lenient. However what do I do for the ID portion? Thanks in advance!
Hi @georgianadiaz Thank you for the kind compliment; I appreciate it and I'm glad to know my videos have been helpful for you. In regards to securing your dual citizenship through your Mexican father, while the Registro Civil offices in Mexico have more leniencies in what they can allow for, they will all still require an official Mexican ID for your Father when you go to Register your birth. You will need either his Mexican Passport, his Mexican INE card, or a Matricular Consular ID for him, if he has one. They understandably have to be strict with adherence to this rule, due to the prevalence and potential for fraud [especially with so many duplicate names in Mexico]. I hope that answers your question. Feel free to reach out with any other questions you may have.
Thank you so much for this valuable information! You are the only one that has explained this scary process in such detail and with grace. Thank you for taking the time to put this together. I have one question I'm hoping you can answer. I haven't been able to find a definitive answer. My grandmother was born in Mexico in the 30's and has lived in the US most of her life. She has kept all of her paperwork, birth certificate, documents, etc. She's super organized! 🙂My mother was born in the states.
My question is: would my mother need to get her Mexican Citizenship first, then I can through my mother? Or can I go directly through my grandmother? And most importantly, I am able to become a Mexican Citizen when my mother does through her mother, correct? Thank you so much for you help!
Hi @Beautybylia1 Thank you for the kind words. To answer your question, yes; your mother can get her citizenship through your Mexican grandmother. After that, you can also subsequently acquire your Mexican citizenship through your Mexican mother. To your other question, I have heard of rare instances of individuals acquiring Mexican citizenship through their Mexican grandparents [bypassing their parents], but it is not very common. I hope that helps! Feel free to reach out with any other questions you may have. Happy to help!
Thank you so much for making these informational videos! I'm about the start the process, but not sure how to proceed. I've been to one failed appointment already, and they directed me to a specific office. I'm trying to see if I have the right papers while I wait for the next opening. I have my mom's birth certificate, but she does not have papers from Mexico anymore because she became a naturalized U.S. citizen. She does have a passport, but it's from the U.S. She used to have a matriculation card, but it expired many years back. Will she need to re-apply for a new matriculation card, since she only has a Mexican birth certificate with no Mexican passport? Also, her full name on her Mexican birth certificate, which is a total of 4 names, is not the same as her name that was printed on my birth certificate (there is one part of the last name missing). Will that require a name change or accepted since 3 out of 4 names is correct? Also, father has been out of the picture since I was a teen, and I'm 30 now and we're no contact - does that matter since I'm not a minor? Thank you for the help!
This video was informative. I too, have been teying to get in contact with the mexican consulate in Austin, TX (closest to me) or the one in San jose and San Francisco, CA. ( i was born in california), but they do not answer. Do you know if I can make an appointment to any mexican consulate in Texas or california? I've heard that I would have to go to the state where I was born in, but I dont know how true that is. On the application, do I need to fill out my parents information how it is in their green card or their drivers license? Also, my grandparents on both sides have passed, does that need to be filled out? Thank you for your help.
Hi Minia! Thank you. All great questions & concerns. I have not heard anything to the effect that you have to only go to a particular consulate to complete this process; in fact, many people have had to consulate "shop" for appointment availability and still have had success. As far as the application goes, the more information you have, the better, so I would still put down the names of your grandparents even if they have passed, if you know them. & You should fill out your parents' names exactly as they appear on your birth certificate [& their birth certificate, if you are using that to obtain your citizenship] The consulates can be pretty picky when it comes to the spelling of names, for some odd reason. I hope that helps!
Feel free to reach out with more questions, if you have them.
Hey friend thanks for this tutorial! I have a question please. I’m a Mexican born as well as a US citizen. My Mexican passport was cancelled by the US consulate when I became a U.S. citizen 10 years ago. How can I reapplied for my mexican passport in the U.S. and do I still need my mexican parents documents? Thanks!
Your videos are super informative. I swear you’re doing 1000000x more than the Mexican consulates in the states. It’s super sad to say that. I appreciate all the knowledge you are sharing and totally understand if you’ve not come across this issue anecdotally from someone but I am in a same-sex marriage and we recently had a baby. I am a Mexican citizen and hope to make my son one too. I am nervous about getting denied the opportunity to pass down my Mexican citizenship bc of my marital status. Do you know if the same rights extend to same-sex married couples?
Hi @JackyGuerrero Firstly, congratulations on your son! 🥳 that's awesome! If your name [as it is spelled on your Mexican Birth Certificate] is on your son's birth certificate as well, you should have no issue getting your son Mexican citizenship through birth. & Thank you very much for the compliment! 😊 I hope that helps! If you want more personalized assistance, I do offer consultation services through my website: mixedinmexico.com I would be more than happy to assist.
How much does it costs in Mexico
If you are referring to how much the actual registration will be in Mexico; it’s free, but for your first birth certificate copy it will usually cost around 500 pesos (of course that number is subject to change with time and inflation) I hope that answers your question.
love the videos! My wife's mom was born in Mexico and has passed away. We have her Mexican birth certificate, and her death certificate. She had dual citizenship and we have her passport also. My wife's dad is alive but 1200 miles away and elderly and probably cannot make the trip. We have his birth certificate, and their marriage certificate (they were wed more than 6 months before my wife was born) and their divorce certificate I need to get a copy of his passport or DL. Questions: In your opinion, do you think her dad would need to be present? I've also read online that there is a Spanish test involved. My wife doesn't speak Spanish, but we're both learning. One last question: once (if) she get's her citizenship, can myself and our children be linked to her citizenship? We will be doing this at consulate in the US.
Thanks so much and keep up the very informative videos!
Hey! All great questions. Hopefully my response will prove helpful. If you desire to complete the process at a Consulate and her father can’t attend the appointment for whatever reason, a special power of attorney may be necessary in which her father grants her permission to attain her Mexican Citizenship. My advise would be to reach out to the Consulate Office of your wife’s Registro Civil appointment and ask what they can accept in this case. Each consulate may be different. Another option is for your wife to complete the registration of her birth in Mexico at a Registro Civil office here, as they have a lot more flexibility in what they can allow for. (Foreign official documents will need to be apostilled & translated prior, however…and everything is in Spanish) No Spanish test is involved for her to get Citizenship though.
And to answer your next question, yes! Once she gets her Citizenship, you and your children can then be linked to her to get your Residency or Citizenship if you so desire. You would need to take a test after 2 years of Residency for Citizenship, but potentially no test for your children if they want to jump straight to Citizenship through their mom’s.
It can all sound so complicated, I know. Hopefully I was able to answer your main concerns. My husband and I are working on getting personal consultations set up for our viewers. We love answering your questions and try to be as helpful as possible.
I had and appointment not to long ago if you have a suffix in your name for example JR you will have issues with registering!!! in the states your ID the suffix will be printed next to your name. So please be aware make sure you have everything the way you have it on your birth certificate match your ID. It will cost money
Very True @Jesus Thank you for sharing your personal experience. I’m sure it will prove helpful to others with that same situation. Save time & money…and frustration, potentially.
Does my mother's name have to match to my birth certificate ?? Her fist name in all her Mexico documents is a abbreviated but on my California birth certificate it doesn't does that name cause a issue or does it only have to match on her stuff say her INE & passport ??? pls help
Hola, you make outstanding and informative, thanks for that, do I get to bypass the financial requirements to live in Mexico if I qualify for citizenship due to a parent being born there?..
Hey Ralph! That was so nice of you to say; thank you so much! & yes! If one of your parents were born in Mexico, you don't need to meet a financial requirement to obtain Citizenship in Mexico; it is your birth right! You just follow the steps in the video and you're all set! I made a video on how the process went for my husband at the Registro Civil Office here in Mexico if you want to learn from our mistakes so the process can go smoother for you: ua-cam.com/video/dqOnHBoeBFs/v-deo.html
I hope this helps! Let us know how it goes for you! 😊
Yes
Thank you for all of your videos on becoming a dual citizen. I am in the beginning stages and just ordered my long form US birth certificate. Do you know if it is possible to have the translation done in the US if I plan to go through the registration process in Mexico? Our house in Mexico is two hours from the two closest state capital cities and I would like to get as much done ahead of time as possible.
Hi @tasteoflucha I'm sure there are options for having the translation done in the states by a perito; I have yet to use one in the states however so I can't speak from experience; but paroozing the internet I did find one that may be based out of Texas (linked below) if that is convenient for you; maybe they can ship to where you are? I hope that helps! Feel free to reach out with any other questions you may have along the way! We're rooting for you.
apostilla.com/peritos-traductores/
@@MixedinMexico thank you! I am based in California. My mom is a notary and she told me I can translate it in the US. Now to decide whether to register at a consulate or in Mexico.
This video was very helpfull. However i was wondering if i do get dual citizen will i have to register for conscription in Mexico?
Hi @6foot2_bruh40 I'm glad you found it helpful. If you choose to get your dual citizenship for Mexico, you will not need to register for conscription. I hope that helps!
If I had a baby very recently, would oll of this still apply? Would there be more or less requirements? I know it would still jeed to be registro civil
Hi! Thank you for the video it’s so helpful. I just have a question. So my dad lives in Mexico and he cannot come down and sign in the states. I read I might need a special notarized letter from my dad giving me permission to sign on his behalf. Is this correct ?
Hi. Yes, that is correct! If you are registering your birth at a Mexican Consulate in the States and your father can't be present for the appointment, you will need to obtain a "Carta Poder" which is a special power of attorney of sorts; signed by your father mentioned at minute 7:54-8:05 in the video. I hope that helps!
@@MixedinMexico Thank you!
Greetings.
Is it possible to use my fathers death certificate for dual citizenship process?
My question is then if my father (who is the mexican born parent) has to be present at my appt whether its already in MX or at the consulado in US?
Hi Adriana! Yes, your father will need to be present at the Consulate Office appointment; but if you choose to do it at the Registro Civil office in Mexico (from our experience) you will not need your father present.
I talk about our experience Registering my husband’s birth at the Registro Civil in Mexico in this video: ua-cam.com/video/dqOnHBoeBFs/v-deo.html
I hope that helps!
@mixedinmexico do they keep your originals or the copies ? Just wondering if my brothers can use the same documents or if they need to get their own copies when applying for citizenship
Hi @jackieamber16 They do not keep your originals, thankfully. They only want to see that the copies match the originals and they will hand the copies back to you and keep the copies. I've helped many siblings using the same originals for documentation. I hope that helps! 😊
What if parents are denying to help provide documentation. They aren't willing to share IDs marriage license or birth certificates. Is there anything that could legally be done?
I scheduled my appointment on the internet at the Mexican Consulate in Los Angeles on 04/11/2024. I selected "Passport etc" (it was wrong). I took they day off. They turned me away for not selecting the correct choice "registro Civil" was the correct choice. They told me to call again. It takes days before they have appointments available. Parking is $20.00 across the street.
Sorry friend @angelfire402 I can only imagine how frustrating that was for you. My goal at minute 1:48 of the video was to try and help people watching the video avoid that exact headache by mentioning the "Registro Civil" appointment at the Consulate for this process. I hope you'll be able to secure another appointment with a quick turnaround soon! Don't give up! We're rooting for you!! If all else fails, you most likely wont need an appointment at a Registro Civil office down here in Mexico! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions; we'd be happy to help, if we can!
I'm trying to get my Mexican citizenship. We have my dad's birth certificate from 1972 from Mexico. Is there anything else I need? I feel like the info is mixed. He needs to be present vs doesn't. They need a newer birth certificate vs old birth certificate.
Hi @Supafun91 What you actually end up needing may vary drastically depending on where you complete your birth registration. Consulates tend to be a little more rigid in what they require and may need your father present. Registro Civil offices in Mexico have a lot more flexibility in what they can allow for and may not need your father present at all. My advice would be to either try to contact the office of your choice ahead of time and see what they require or just be over-prepared for either case. Consistencies can be hard to establish with official Mexican processes; frustrating though that may be. I hope that helps!
Can you clarify if a parent is deceased, do you still need their birth certificate or just their death certificate? Or both?
Hi @mrjeyavila You will more than likely need both. The birth certificate will prove that they were indeed born in Mexico; but because it will no longer be valid/"up to date" in their system, that is where the death certificate will come in handy as proof thereof. I hope that helps!
Thank you. You make it sound so easy. But it’s been crazy for me. Consulates won’t return phone calls or reply to emails. Making appointments is maddening. On the flip side, the people I have actually met are helpful. My issue is that my father used his mother’s second last name (a name from Great Britain) when he was first in the US (and overstayed his visa - this was in the 1940’s). So that has caused me all sorts of problems. I’m trying again next week.
You got this Bob! Don't give up! I know it can be frustrating at times, but your hard work and persistence will pay off! 😊 Keep at it! If you have any questions along the way, feel free to reach out; and we will do our best to answer them and be helpful. Let us know how it goes. We're rooting for you!
What if both parents have pasted. What should I do for item 6 on your video?
Hi Reyna! In that instance, it may be necessary to go to an actual Registro Civil office in Mexico. Apart from the other requirements, you will still need your parents’ marriage certificate, if applicable.
My husband didn’t need either of his parents present at the Registro Civil office in Mexico. I will talk more about that in my next video. 😊 I hope this helps! Thanks for watching the video and leaving a comment.
If my parents are divorced, do I still need to present a marriage certificate? My mom is Mexican (not my father) and is attending the Consulate appointment with me. Thanks!
Hey Natalia. It depends on your consulate; I would bring it just in case, if you have it. If you do attend a consulate appointment though (depending on what your office allows for), your Father will have to be present as well for the appointment. It may be easier for you to register your birth in Mexico with just your mom's info. That way you won't need any certificates except your foreign (apostilled) birth certificate and her Mexican birth certificate. I hope that helps!
Hi, I would like to have a Mexican passport but from what I am learning, it looks like I will need to be a Mexican citizen BEFORE I can get a Mexican Passport. I am in the US and need a Mexican Passport to be able to fly out of Mexico into Mexico. Unfortunately I cannot get a US Passport because I was born with a midwife in the US. My mother is Mexican. My father was born in Mexico to US citizens so he is a naturalized US citizen but I would like to do this process with only my mother. Is that possible? Thank you in advance.
Hi Cindy. I would reach out to your local Mexican Consulate and explain your situation to see what would be needed. They would be better equipped to advise you; with your unique set of circumstances.
What if I was born in Mexico but immigrated to US and became a naturalized citizen. I have the Mexican birth certificate. I would like dual citizenship. Do I go through the same process?
Hey Hugo! That’s great! If you already have a Mexican birth certificate and you have your U.S. naturalized citizenship, then you by definition already have dual citizenship. It’s just up to you now if you want to get your passports. 😊
I made a video on the requirements for a Mexican passport: ua-cam.com/video/A_btGhfVTUk/v-deo.html
I hope that helps!
Bot of my parents have passed away. What should I do for item 5 if I don’t have any id’s.
Hi Leo. If you no longer have access to either of their passports or photo IDs; you may have better success registering your birth in Mexico at a Registro Civil office (as opposed to a Consulate office abroad) because they will have more flexibility in what they can allow for. I would make sure to bring -your passport/ID, -your apostilled & translated foreign birth certificate (with your parents names on it) -one/both of their Mexican birth certificates and -the applicable parent’s death certificate (if they passed abroad, the death certificate will also need to be apostilled & translated). They usually also want to see their INE or Mexican passport when registering foreign births, but they may be able to make an exception for your circumstances [or at the very least, better advise you on what to do]. I hope that is helpful.
So if I have divorced parents and only access to my mother’s paperwork I can submit that information correct?
What if I am married and have a different last name?
Hi Olivia! If you only have access to one of your Mexican parents' paperwork, the best option for you will be to apply at a Registro Civil Office in Mexico (as opposed to a Consulate office abroad). And as far as your last name goes, the name you will be registered with in Mexico will be the same as the name on your U.S. birth certificate. I would advise you to bring an apostilled and translated marriage certificate, just in case the official you get that day needs proof that you are who you say you are; but I have yet to have an issue with any of my female clients requesting dual citizenship who have changed their names due to marriage. I hope that helps!
I grew up without a father in my life (just my single mother) so I have no access to him what so ever. How do I go about all the requirements asking for his information?
Hi @thehonestkkim5904 If your mother is Mexican and you don't have access to your father, your best option may be to register your birth in Mexico at a Registro Civil office with her documents. In Mexico, neither parent needs to be present; you will just need the proper paperwork and documents of at least one Mexican parent. I hope that helps!
Hi! My question is when I got married here in the USA I changed my last name to my husband’s last name. So I plan to register at the registro civil in Mexico using USA passport as ID and it has my husband’s last instead of my madien name. Do you think I am going to need my marriage certificate apostille and translated by a perito?
Hi @MsAri1989 Yes! Just to be on the safe side, I would absolutely get your marriage certificate/license apostilled and translated along with your U.S. Birth Certificate, if you can. Mexico tends to be extremely picky with names matching up exactly on all paperwork. Your U.S. marriage paperwork may be all you need to contest the discrepancy in their sight. I hope this helps!
@@MixedinMexico Gracias! 🙂
What if you don't have contact with one of the parents? (the one who isn't from Mexico)
@siboneyacosta-oh5su It depends on if that parent is your mom or your dad. If the non-Mexican one is your dad, then it would be easier to acquire your citizenship at a Registro Civil office in Mexico with your Mom. I hope that helps!
does each birth certificate need to be Apostilled? meaning all both copies?
Hi @CoachAugie it depends on the location you choose to register your birth. If you go to a Mexican Consulate abroad, some may not require local official documents to be apostilled (while others will). And if you go to Mexico, the only birth certificate that will need to be apostilled is the person being registered; because presumably at least one parent already has a Mexican birth certificate. I hope that’s helpful!
(P.S. You will not need to apostille the copies; nor acquire more than one of the same apostilled document) 😊
Thank you for the informative video. I have a question about our situation. My husbands parents were born in Mexico. My husband was born in California. My husband would like to get dual citizenship.
Do you know if he is able to obtain dual citizenship, does it carry over to the spouse (myself) and the children?
Your husband can get dual citizenship and the children do qualify for dual citizenship.
regarding you as spouse you do not qualify
Hi @NA-vf3zb the above comment is correct. Your husband qualifies for citizenship through his parents; and once he obtains his citizenship, your children will qualify for citizenship through your husband (their father), and while you cannot acquire automatic citizenship like they can; as the spouse (and parent) of Mexican Nationals, you qualify for faster routes to residency and can take the Mexican Citizenship exam after only being a resident for 2 years [whereas others have to wait at least 4-5 years] I hope that helps! Feel free to reach out with any other questions you may have. Happy to help!
Thank you for your videos! I have been trying to figure out how to set up my appointment but have been unable to find out some information regarding the parental documentation prior to setting the appt up. My mother was born in Nay. MX and has her birth certificate, however my birth father has never been involved and my mom has since remarried (resulting in a surname change as well, different than the one on my birth certificate). I don't have any hope of getting in contact with my birth father for his documentation and I'm hoping that this won't impede my ability to obtain dual-citizenship. Would proof of divorce be sufficient? My step-dad and mom have separated in 2015 and I have lost contact with him as well so I'm hoping that the fact she remarried wouldn't require him to be involved in lieu of my birth father. Sorry, I know this is very particular and specific, just hoping the information is out there somewhere and someone might be familiar with it since I have been unable to find any answers for a few years now. I've tried calling my local consulate but have been unsuccessful in connecting to a representative due to busy lines.
Hi @melissgras You may benefit from a personalized consultation. I would be more than happy to assist. Feel free to reach out at mixedinmexico.com Your best option however would be to attain your citizenship here in Mexico opposed to at a Mexican Consulate office abroad. I recently just helped a client in your very situation to obtain their citizenship through only their Mexican mother because their father was far removed from the picture. Hopefully myself or my videos can be of assistance in finally getting you your dual citizenship! We're rooting for you!!
Thank you for your quick response!! My mom and I live close to the border so I'll look into setting up an appt in MX and bringing her along. Thank you!@@MixedinMexico
So I was born in the states my father was not on my birth certificate and so I just have my mother ..
She has all of her info
I just have my American birth certificate
And drivers license
I’ve been to the mx consulate before and tried for registro civil but my bc was wrong I had to fix it
While I was there tho they didn’t seem to care for copy’s of IDs or BC they just needed the original documents
So I’m a little confused
Also I called the consulate and they said they need my passport…
They didn’t tell me that while I was at the consulate
Do you think I can get the registro civil done with my mothers info and my bc and ID???
I’m supposed to go next week
Hi @1738remyboyz I hope you were able to get your birth certificate fixed. Sorry you didn't have the greatest first experience at the Consulate, I know they can be a little particular with their requirements. If you don't have a father listed on your birth certificate, you shouldn't have a problem completing the process with just your mom present and her ID. In addition to that, your birth certificate and valid driver's license should be sufficient. Each consulate does have the power to create and enforce their own rules, however; so it's worth checking with the particular consulate of your scheduled appointment to be sure. I hope that helps!
If your appointment doesn't turn out to be successful next week, you may have better success in Mexico at a Registro Civil office. Your mother wont need to be present, all you will need is her info/documentation and yours. I do talk about that route often on the channel, but if you want more personalized assistance; I do offer consultation services and immigration assistance on my website: MixedinMexico.com I would be happy to help!
I’ve heard if you choose to register your birth in Mexico at the Registro Civil they won’t accept your birth certificate to be translated into Spanish in the US. It has to be translated into Spanish in Mexico. Is this correct?
I would like to the know the answer too
Hi @rockerbaby0403 & @kevinarceo1934 In order for a foreign birth certificate to be accepted in Mexico, it has to translated into Spanish by someone who the Mexican government recognizes as a translator. (Those individuals are often called Traductor Peritos, and have an official certification & seal/stamp) They are more commonly found throughout Mexico, but some do live and work abroad. I hope that helps!
Every time my husband tries to book an appointment it requests a CURP#, but my husband is doing the birthright citizenship. He does not have a CURP#. One parent was born in Mexico (the other parent is not Mexican), my husband was born abroad in the USA, but the father is not in the picture or accessible. We have access to all the documents we need, but we can't figure out how to book an appointment in Mexico and the locations that are acceptable to process his dual citizenship.
Could you please explain where/how we can book a meeting in Mexico? We can not go through the consulates here in the USA states. Do you know where are all the viable locations (besides Mexico City)?
Thank you for whatever information you are able to provide!
Hi Mariae. Your husband would need to go to a Registro Civil office in whichever city/state in Mexico he prefers. Most locations do not require an appointment, you can just go in as a walk-in and register his birth. Below is a link with some of the registro civil offices by state; but it is by no means a complete list (I also don’t know how often they update their information on their website). Your best option may be to do a simple google search of the nearest Registro Civil Office wherever you decide to go in Mexico. I hope this helps!
consulmex.sre.gob.mx/reinounido/index.php/en/contenido/5-registro-civil/198-register-offices-in-mexico
@@MixedinMexico Thank you so much! I do appreciate you taking the time to respond and point us in the right direction. The websites and finding the appropriate information can be challenging and frustrating.
@mariaechaparro5621 No problem! Happy to help! 👍🏽
the application you mention is that only if your doing it in the US? I'm going the Mexico route and I think I have everything , problem both my parents birth certificates, they have both passed I have not had those translated thanks in advance
Hi @Jspears3000. If you complete the process in Mexico, you will still need to fill out the same application form. If it helps to know, they gave my husband the application to fill out right there at the Registro Civil Office. And it should be easy enough to find an official translator once you're here; most Notaria offices will have one on hand. I hope that helps!
@@MixedinMexico just got back from Mexico and luckily they did not ask me anything about my parents. They even accepted my translated birth certificate, from California the only thing different was that I also had to have my drivers license translated into Spanish, but there was an office right outside. I did it for 20 bucks. and the process is done. I just have to come back in a month to get my Mexican birth certificate I did it in Rosarito Baja California thanks for the reply,
🥳 Congrats!!!!! That's awesome! That has to feel great. Glad everything worked out!
@@Gerardo4K Hi, what did you need to bring to get your dual citizenship in Rosarito? Thanks!
@@crysl417 you need to have your birth certificate, translated and apostille a recent copy of your parents, Mexican birth certificate you can take your passport and you don’t need to have it translated and make sure you make copies of everything and just pay your fees and you’re done no appointment needed. I have instructions on my TikTok same handle 😉
How do I obtain Mexican citizenship through marriage , my spouse hold dual citizenship US. things are little confusing , as well as name change upon that if that's even legible
Hi @moegham3863 Being married to a Mexican Citizen, you can more easily obtain temporary and/or permanent residency in Mexico. You also qualify for a fast-tracked route to Mexican Citizenship after 2 years of residency, but you will still have to take a Citizenship exam. It's not automatic, sadly. I hope that helps! 😊👍🏽
My parents were married at least a 1 year before they had me, does that mean I just need the marriage certificate?
Hi @thomasmartinez5023 the answer to that question depends on where you plan on acquiring your Citizenship; in Mexico or at a Consulate office abroad? If in Mexico, you will need very little documentation but if at a Consulate Office abroad, you will require a lot more than just your parents' marriage certificate [including both parents present for the appointment]. I hope that helps! Feel free to reach out with more questions, if you have them.
What is my parents got divorced? Do I still need their marriage certificate?
Hi Christian! It depends on where you choose to register your birth. If you go to a Registro Civil office in Mexico, they can have a lot more flexibility in what they can allow for. On the other hand, if you register your birth at a
Mexican Consulate office abroad, they may require it. The beauty and the curse with consulates is that every office is different, so my best piece of advice would be to reach out to which ever office your appointment will be held at and see if it is a necessity in your case. I hope that helps!
Wow! I didn’t need half of that list. I did it all mexico with just my great grandmother’s info. No dad involved or needed.
Want all did you need. I never knew my dad (he was the mexican citizen) and I want my dual done soon.
@@yomi3099 I didn’t know my great gmom either. I had to go to her Pueblo to find her papers. Luckily I found out all I could from my gmom before she passed.
@@Acteaon Wow! That's amazing! Congrats! What an accomplishment! When you went into the Registro Civil office in Mexico, what all did you need to give them for your inscripcion/registration to take place? I think that information would be very helpful to a lot of others with similar situations, if you don't mind sharing.
I have heard before that if you're a dual citizen, you have to pay taxes for both counties you live in (US & Mexico in my case) Is this true? I tried looking into it myself but I didn't really find anything on it in depth enough.
Hi @LoudActsofkindness That is a good question, with a complicated answer. The U.S. ....easy-yes, without a doubt. If you make over $400USD, you generally have to file taxes in the US. Even if you make foreign income, your worldwide income is subject to U.S. taxes. For Mexico, though... It depends. If you make any income (earned pesos) in Mexico, you will need to pay taxes to Mexico. That tax will then generally be a deductible on your US taxes, since you will still have to file your taxes in the states as well. I hope that helps/makes sense.
@@MixedinMexico This is just what i needed! Thank you so so much!! I read into it some more and found out about foreign tax credits which completely wiped out my fears of double taxes. Of course I'll still have to do them both but I don't have to worry about losing too much from it. Thank you so much!!
@LoudActsofkindness You are very welcome. Glad to help!
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I am from Pakistan i got Mexico visa now i want to travel butt i am scared abut entry please give ma tips for traveling
Hi @fiaznazir That is not my area of expertise. I'm sorry I can't be of assistance. I only advise on the logistics of traveling to and living in Mexico. Congrats on your VISA, though! That's awesome! 😊 Enjoy your travels!
Would I still be able to get my citizenship through my dad? Even if he became a us citizen? And how would he go about getting back his Mexican citizenship?
Hi Anthony. If your dad is a Mexican Citizen (whether born in Mexico, or a naturalized Mexican Citizen), you can indeed acquire your citizenship through him. His Citizenship in Mexico should be unaffected by the acquisition of his U.S. Citizenship; as both countries allow dual citizenship. If, for some reason, that isn't the case for him, I would encourage him to reach out to his local/preferred Mexican Consulate; as they would be in the best position to assist. I hope that helps!
@@MixedinMexico thank you so much
How much does it cost if you go to a consulate office in the US?
Your first copy of your birth certificate will usually be free at the Consulate Offices and any subsequent copies you request usually costs around $15USD, but it may vary from office to office. I hope that helps!
what if there no father listed on the birth certificate?
Hi @15fairy If the mother is the one who is Mexican and there is no father listed on the birth certificate, that may make it easier to apply at the consulates abroad without the need for him. But if you intend to register your birth in Mexico, the father will be irrelevant so long as you have all the proper paperwork for the child and the mother. I hope that helps!
What if you dont have access to one of your parents?
Hi. In that case, my advice would be to try and complete the process at a Registro Civil Office in Mexico, as they tend to have a lot more flexibility in what they can allow for. I hope that helps!
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What if my parents are divorced? Do I still need their marriage certificate?
Hi @Adilene If you have access to both the marriage and divorce certificate of your parents, it couldn't hurt to bring both of them to the appointment. If you don't have access to one or both, I would reach out to the consulate office of your appointment and see what they allow for/require for your particular appointment and set of circumstances. I hope that helps! 😊
What if your parents are divorced? Do you still need marriage certificates?
Hey Dayanna. Thanks for watching the video & leaving a comment. In response to your question:
Yes. The best/easiest option would be to bring in a copy of their marriage certificate to prove that they were in fact married (if it was at least 6 months before the birth of the child/applicant). If the applicant or the parents don’t have access to it anymore, it should still be filed with the state/county of their marriage and should be able to be requested for a fee.
BUT
If you cannot get a copy of their marriage certificate:
Bring both parents birth certificates to the appointment and
1. You will need to have your Father in person at the appointment.
2. If he cannot be in person, acquire a “poder especial” from your father, which is a special power of attorney recognized by the Mexican government, in which he recognizes paternity and gives consent to allow you to acquire Mexican Citizenship.
3. If you cannot get your father in person or a power of attorney (Poder Especial) from him. Then you may need to proceed with the process at a Registro Civil in Mexico, opposed to at a Consulate Office abroad.
It may prove advantageous though to try and contact the Consulate Office of your appointment and see what they suggest, because what each Consulate may allow/require can vary. I hope this helps!
Thanks again for the question!
have a question. My mom is going to eventually try to apply for her registro civil but her parents (both born in Mexico) divorced (here in the USA) when she was a kid, her mother passed away but her father is still alive. What exactly can she use in this situation? Does she also need my grandmas birth certificate along with her death? Does she still need their marriage license or divorce certificate? Also my grandfathers ID’s?
Hi! All great questions. To be honest, it all depends on where she decides to register her birth; either at a Mexican Consulate abroad or at a Registro Civil Office here in Mexico. The Consulates tend to be a little more strict/rigid in their requirements whereas the Registro Civil Offices can be a lot more flexible in what they can allow for. For my husband, at the Registro Civil Office, all they asked for was his father's Mexican Birth certificate and made sure it matched exactly up to the name on his [apostilled & translated] U.S. Birth Certificate. They didn't ask for any of his mother's documentation at all [even though she too was born in Mexico]; nor did they request his parents' marriage license, and they didn't even require his Father to be present at the appointment. If you want more info on that story check out this video we did: ua-cam.com/video/dqOnHBoeBFs/v-deo.html But the reason I bring that up is simply to show the array of differences in requirements with each office.
If your mom has time and access to your grandparents' marriage & divorce certificate as well as to your grandma's death certificate, it wouldn't hurt to be over prepared and get those documents apostilled & translated. If not, her best option may be to reach out to her preferred Registro Civil Office in Mexico and see what they can allow for in her situation. I hope that helps!
So if I no longer have a relationship with my father, I’m screwed? 🙃
Not necessarily @jguadarrama5463 If your mother is the Mexican-born parent, you can complete all the necessary steps in Mexico (at a Registro Civil office) with just her paperwork.
what if my mexican father's whereabouts is unknown, maybe living illegally in the US somewhere or dead. Can I use my Mexican mother as an only source?
Hi @agentgringo1996 Yes. If your mother is Mexican, you can use only her information to acquire your Mexican Citizenship if you complete the process at a Registro Civil office in Mexico. I hope that helps!
I am a Mexican citizen (born abroad) and own multiple properties in Mexico but my son was also born abroad (United States like me). Is he able to gain Mexican citizenship through me or any other way since I wasn't born in Mexico? I know only Mexican citizens can own property in Mexico so I would like to get him his citizenship if possible. Thanks
Hi @skylinegt6 According to Article 30 of the Mexican Constitution, because you have your Mexican Citizenship, your son should also be able to legally acquire his Mexican Citizenship through you. If you need a reference, here is an English copy of the Mexican Constitution (below) take a look at page 41, Article 30, subsection A.III. to see why your son qualifies.
www.senado.gob.mx/comisiones/puntos_constitucionales/docs/CPM_INGLES.pdf
I briefly mentioned this arrangement in a video [below] on the topic. I hope this was helpful! ua-cam.com/video/LQ0d9Puqrt4/v-deo.html
@skylinegt6 hi, I am in your sons shoes and trying to get my citizenship and I am just wondering since you were born abroad do you have both a US and a Mexican Birth Certificate?
Register in Mexico is much easier. Step 1,3,4,5,6 are not required. All you need is your birth certificate, apostille, passport and two witnesses. Just register where your parents were born in. They should already been in the system. I recommend taking a someone family members to help you out.
Very good advice! I agree; registering in Mexico is so much easier, in our experience. Even as non-native Spanish speakers.
This is great advice! I’m hoping to do the same. Quick question, if I do the process in Mexico, all I will need to bring is my birth certificate (apostille)(does it have to be translated to Spanish?), my US passport and 2 witnesses? Do I need to bring anything from my parents side? I don’t know my father and wish to do this as much as I can with only my mothers information, but unfortunately they did get married after I was born.
@@ginagonzalez1282 Get their birth certificate just in case and ID/passport. You can printed their birth certificate out online. The apostille need to be translated in Mexico. Ask the registro civil where you can get it translated. Don't give them your parents old birth certificate because they won't accept it and it need to be the Green version which is the new up-to-date. I didn't need their marriage license or their birth certificate because I registered in the same location they were born in. I still recommend you get the birth certificate and ID. Witnesses can be anyone and parents don't need to be present.
Hi Gina. Yes, you will need your long-form birth certificate apostilled and officially translated into Spanish. You will also need to bring at least one of your parents’ Mexican birth certificates in with you to the Registro Civil office in Mexico; which you may be able to access online if you don’t have ready access to it. I hope this helps! ua-cam.com/video/C6ySF9BvZ_U/v-deo.html
@@MixedinMexico I’m going to a Mex consulate in North Carolina but I don’t have a passport I have everything else and my driver license ID
Exactly what does apostillado mean? Can anyone help
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It means that a particular document has to be "apostilled," or certified [typically with some form of a seal] by the issuing state/country for use of the document in another country. It authenticates the signatures of the public officials on a given document.
For example; if you were born in the state of Michigan, USA and you were looking to get residency in Mexico; in order for your Michigan state-issued birth certificate to be accepted in Mexico, you would need to go through your secretary of state's website to get it apostilled (or certified) with specified use in Mexico. I hope that helps! I touch a little on the subject in the video linked below: ua-cam.com/video/WIXsLOft2kQ/v-deo.html
How much is the application to process dual citizenship in USA?
Hey @Crystal Every Mexican Consulate in the U.S. may have different prices and protocols so I would check with the office of your appointment for exact numbers; but registering your birth at the Consulate in the U.S. is usually free and they give you the option to purchase additional certified copies of your Mexican Birth Certificate for around $15USD each, typically. I hope that helps!
@@MixedinMexico can you tell me what I need for my appt to claim my Mexican nationality? Both my parents are Mexican but my dad is deceased. I was born in U.S.
Check your local consulate's requirements. MX consulates across the states vary in their requirements, but they usually ask you to bring the following:
-Your request for dual citizenship (it appears under different names, but my consulate labeled it as "solicitud para la doble nacionalidad")
-Your American birth certificate in long form
- Your parent/parent's proof of Mexican citizenship (it's usually required to bring just one document, such as their passport, their INE, their birth certificate, their matricula consular, etc). Since your father is deceased, you'd have to bring his death certificate along with his birth certificate (according to my understanding).
Double check your consulate's requirements. Let me know if you have any trouble, I hope this helped!
What if both my parents had and still have Mexicain citizenship thru immigrating to Mexico before I was born and I was born outside of Mexico, can I get my Mexicain citizenship?
Hi Elvio. That's a great question. According to Article 30 of the Mexican Constitution, you can acquire your Mexican Citizenship through either of your naturalized parents. Only one of them needs to have their Mexican Citizenship; but what a bonus that they both have it! You may also find this video helpful: ua-cam.com/video/LQ0d9Puqrt4/v-deo.html
I wonder if it's possible to get citizenship through a step-parent.
Hi Andrea. I haven't heard of that being the case as of yet. The parent's name has to be on your long-form birth certificate, as far as I know.
😔 If only the birth certificate name requirement wasnt so beaurocratic. My mother is another victim of the classic Ma = Maria problem. She hasnt renewed her passport and matricula consular since the 90s. Both of my parents are from Guanajuato. The consulate said that the only option would be name change at court.
For the moment Im only stuck at level 1 - Birth Certificate Apostille. The good thing is that they dont have an expiration date, at least here in California.
Hi @jfs1988 In your case, what I recommend to all my clients is to complete the process at a Registro Civil office in Mexico. All you will need is your mother's Mexican birth certificate, and a matching Mexican ID with that name, as well as your apostilled & translated foreign birth certificate. Does the spelling of her name on her Mexican Birth Certificate match the spelling on your birth certificate?
My mom has the MA on her birth certificate but it’s not listed as so on my birth certificate. So it’s looking like I need to do this in Mexico and bring my birth certificate and marriage license translated correct?
You got it! @@oliviatoribio8347 That is correct.
Hi..your videos have helped guide me in the right direction so far. However I have a problem both parents are from Mexico my dad passed away and we are having a hard time finding his birth certificate but everything matches with my mothers info would I be able to just use my mother and not my fathers🤔info ? How would that work with the birth certificates and the consulado de Mexico?? Please and thank you
Hi @veronicamorales1154 Yes, you can use only your mother’s info, no problem. You would simply have to complete the process in Mexico at a Registro Civil office as they have a lot more flexibility in what they can allow for (in comparison to Consulate offices abroad). What to bring: -your mom’s Mexican Birth Certificate, -a official Mexican photo ID for your mom (INE or Passport), -your apostilled & translated long-form birth certificate with your mom’s name on it, -an official photo ID for you (passport)
I hope that helps!
My grandmas name doesn't show up in Mexico government website, she was born there in 1932. I need to prove mexican bloodline
Hi @soccergod7264 You may want to look into a Registro Civil visit; either at the consulate with your grandma or going in to an actual Registro Civil office in Mexico. The Registro Civil location that registered her birth would potentially be the most helpful, but any Registro Civil office should be able to assist you (and/or her) in locating her most up to date Birth Certificate. Make sure you bring in a recent print out of her CURP! [I'll link a video below on how to locate it, if you need assistance] I hope that helps!
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Thanks so much for this information,I talked to the los angeles consulate and they told me what you said. That this birth is very old so they dont have the updated information. That i should call the number in Mexico and they will have her birth records. I appreciate your help@@MixedinMexico
What if my parents were never married
Hi @pablolopez6798 If your parents were never married, no problem. It just depends on where you want to register yourself; whether at a consulate office abroad or in Mexico at a Registro Civil IN Mexico. If you have your Mexican parent's documents, just bring those in along with your Father to your Consulate appointment. Or no parents necessary at a Registro Civil office in Mexico. Just you, your documents, and their documents. I hope that helps!