Can you have dual US and Mexican citizenship?

Dual citizenship allows a person to be a citizen of two countries at the same time. It allows you to work, attend school, vote, have a Mexican passport, own property, and other benefits that are country-specific.

What are the benefits of dual citizenship US and Mexico?

Dual citizens enjoy certain benefits, such as the ability to live and work freely in two countries, own property in both countries, and travel between the countries with relative ease.

Are Mexican passports worth it?

Mexico’s passport is the 26th most powerful passport in the world (2020) and allows visa-free access to 158 different countries, including all of Europe’s Schengen Area. While the process is simple, we wouldn’t recommend going at it alone.

Will I lose my Mexican citizenship if I become a US citizen?

Beginning March 20, 1998, changes in Mexico’s nationality laws took effect. Henceforth, Mexican citizens who naturalize in the US or elsewhere will generally retain Mexican nationality. Until March 1998, Mexicans who became naturalized US citizens lost their Mexican nationality.

Can I have a US and Mexican passport?

U.S. law does not mention dual nationality or require a person to choose one nationality or another. A U.S. citizen may naturalize in a foreign state without any risk to his or her U.S. citizenship. The naturalization process in Mexico is managed by the Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE).

Can I buy property in Mexico with dual citizenship?

Yes, a person of any nationality can legally buy real estate in Mexico. However, to purchase property within the restricted zone, (50 kilometers or 31 miles from the shoreline) foreigners are required to purchase property through a bank trust (fideicomiso) or by establishing a Mexican corporation.

What are the benefits of having a Mexican citizenship?

There are several benefits to becoming a Mexican citizen.

• You will not lose your home-country nationality.
• You can obtain a Mexican passport.
• You will not have to pay special fees to enter Mexico.
• You can acquire properties in Mexico without the limitations that a foreigner faces.
• You can vote in Mexico.

What do you need for dual citizenship in Mexico?

Your identity documents and those of your Mexican parent. Examples of accepted identity documents are: a valid passport or driver’s license. Your Mexican parent needs to bring a valid Mexican passport or a valid Mexican I.D.

How do I get my Mexican citizenship back?

Mexicans by birth who became citizens of another country prior to March 20, 1998, can regain their Mexican citizenship by requesting it and complying with the requirements for obtaining a Declarationof Mexican Nationality.

How long can you stay in Mexico as a US citizen?

180 days
As an American, you can stay in Mexico for six months (or 180 days) at a time with a “visitor’s visa” — everyone over age 16 who travels to Mexico with a US passport automatically enjoys this option. You will be given this document before you arrive in the country (either via plane or at a border crossing).

Can an US citizen have duel citizenship from Mexico?

Prior to 1998, Mexico did not allow dual citizenship, which was inconvenient as many people traveled between the US and Mexico. Starting from 1998, however, Mexico enables its people to acquire US citizenship by making dual citizenship perfectly legal.

How do I apply for dual citizenship in Mexico?

Before you can receive your Mexican passport, you MUST apply for Dual Citizenship or “Doble Nacionalidad” in Spanish, with the “Registro Civil.” This mean, that you are applying to receive a Mexican birth certificate (Acta de Nacimiento) which you need before you can apply for a passport.

Does Mexico allow dual citizenship?

How to obtain dual citizenship in Mexico. Mexico is among the many nations that allow dual citizenship. It does not, however, allow multiple nationalities beyond the initial two. Once you have your permanent residency, it is fairly easy to obtain Mexican citizenship.

How long does it take to become a Mexican citizen?

Before you can apply for Mexican citizenship you need to be able to prove that you have legally resided in Mexico for one, two or five years (depending on your situation) prior to application.