Mexican Citizenship · By Descent

You may already be
a Mexican citizen.

Under Article 30 of the Mexican Constitution, nationality by descent is recognized — not granted. If a parent was born in Mexico, the right is already yours. We navigate the registration and the passport from inside both systems, and you keep your U.S. citizenship.

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12M+
Americans Eligible
by descent — most don't know it
125,000+
Obtained Citizenship
in Mexico during 2025
3
Business Days
with a complete file
30
Article 30
of the Mexican Constitution
The Path

How we navigate it

Step One
Eligibility & Documents

We confirm your right through a Mexican parent and review your long-form birth certificate, the parent's documents, and IDs — flagging any name mismatch or record error before it costs you time.

Step Two
Nationality Registration

We help you book the civil-registry appointment through MiConsulado and prepare a complete file, so your Mexican nationality by birth is properly recorded.

Step Three
The Passport

Once nationality is recorded, the passport is a separate appointment. We make sure your proof of nationality and proof of identity match exactly, so nothing stalls at intake.

Already Yours

It is not something you apply for. It is something you claim.

More than 12 million Americans are eligible for Mexican nationality by descent and do not know it. If one of your parents was born in Mexico, the right is constitutional — the only question is how to register it without errors and without delay.

The most common obstacle is never eligibility; it is incomplete or inconsistent paperwork. That is precisely what we manage, from the inside of both systems.

“Somos bilingües, binacionales y binormativos.”

Answered Honestly

Your questions, without the noise.

Based on the guidance published by Mexican consulates. Every case is reviewed individually before we advise.

Common Questions
Can I get a Mexican passport if I was born outside of Mexico?
Yes. If you were born in the United States or another country to a Mexican mother or father, you may be recognized as Mexican by birth. Once that registration is completed, you can apply for a Mexican passport in a separate appointment.
Do I have to give up my current citizenship?
No, not in these birth-based cases. Mexico recognizes dual or multiple nationality, so people claiming Mexican nationality through a Mexican parent generally do not have to renounce their current citizenship.
Do both of my parents have to be Mexican?
No. In general, having one Mexican parent is enough to begin the process for recognition of Mexican nationality by birth.
What is the first step in the process?
Usually to schedule a civil-registration or nationality-registration appointment, booked through MiConsulado. The passport cannot be issued until your Mexican nationality is properly recorded first.
Can I do my nationality registration and passport on the same day?
Usually no. Consular guidance states that the passport requires a separate appointment after the nationality or birth registration process is completed.
What birth certificate do I need to bring?
You generally need the original long-form foreign birth certificate that shows the parents' names and birth information. Short or abstract versions are not accepted in the published consular guidance.
Documents
Do I need an apostille or translation?
If the birth certificate was issued outside the United States, the consular guidance says it must be legalized or apostilled, and if it is not in English it must also be translated into Spanish.
What can I use as proof of Mexican nationality?
Accepted examples listed by Mexican consular sources include a Mexican birth certificate, a certificate or declaration of Mexican nationality, a naturalization letter, and in some cases a valid high-security consular card.
Do the names on my documents have to match?
Yes. Consular guidance indicates that the name on your proof of nationality and your proof of identity should match. When a parent uses a married last name, a marriage certificate may be needed to connect the records.
Family & Status
Does the child have to appear in person?
Yes. For minors, the child must appear in person, and the parents are generally expected to attend as part of the registration process.
Can an adult apply on their own if born abroad?
Yes. Adults may complete their own nationality registration, as long as they bring the required civil documents and identification supporting the Mexican parent-child relationship.
Can Mexican nationality be lost?
Mexican government guidance explains that nationality by naturalization can be lost in some circumstances, including voluntarily acquiring another nationality, using a foreign passport as a naturalized Mexican, or residing abroad continuously for five years.

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