Q&A for How to Become a Citizen of Mexico

Yes, you can have dual nationality to both the U.S. and Mexico. If you’re a dual citizen, you’ll need a U.S. passport to enter or leave the U.S. You may also need a Mexican passport to leave or enter Mexico.

The obligations of Mexican citizenship include sending your children to school, reporting for any obligatory military or civil instruction, enlisting and serving in the National Guard, and paying taxes.

Yes, you can apply for citizenship if you can prove that at least one of your parents is a Mexican citizen. You don’t need to establish residency first under these circumstances.

Yes, in order to pass the Mexican citizenship exam, you need to learn fluent Spanish to pass.

Some of the pros of having dual Mexican and American citizenship include being able to freely live and work in Mexico and the United States and the ability to legally own property in both countries. Some of the cons of having dual citizenship include double taxation from both countries, and the fact that you are bound by the law of 2 nations.

Yes, when you immigrate to any other country, they always check your past criminal history, even if your records were expunged or sealed.

Some of the benefits of becoming a Mexican citizen include, being able to vote in Mexico’s elections, the ability to keep your previous citizenship, the ability to own property, and the ability to work without a permit.

Yes, if you can provide proof of the Mexican citizenship of someone in your family, you will be granted citizenship.

As the article states, after passing your citizenship exam you have to pay a processing fee of 1400 pesos.

You can become a Mexican citizen even if you don’t have any relatives who are citizens. However, immigration to any nation is a long and difficult process that takes several years.