To apply for naturalization, you must be 18 years old and meet the following requirements:
1. Time of residence in Mexico
- 2 years if you are from a Latin American country.
- 5 years if you are from another country or if you are stateless.
2. Documents
- Permanent resident card.
- Birth certificate. (If you don’t have it, you need the recommendation letter from COMAR.)
- Original passport (with at least 6 months of validity) or Identity and Travel Document (DIV).
- If your passport was issued less than 2 years ago, request the Migration Flows document from INM.
- Valid CURP, printed from the RENAPO website.
- Record of entries and exits for the time you have lived in Mexico.
- Federal and local criminal background checks.
- COMAR recommendation letter for naturalization.
- Proof of payment to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
3. Exams
- Mexican History exam (only for people with complementary protection or stateless persons).
- Refugees do not need to take this exam.
- Spanish exam if Spanish is not spoken in your country of origin.
4. Photographs
- 2 passport‑size photos (4.5 x 3.5 cm):
- In color, matte paper, white background.
- No earrings, no glasses, head uncovered.
✅ If you already meet all the requirements:
- Go to the Integrated Nationality and Naturalization System (SINNA) website.
- Complete your pre‑registration: Fill in your information and complete the DNN‑3 application.
- Choose the date for your appointment.
At UNHCR, we can guide you free of charge throughout your naturalization process.
📞 Toll-free number: 800 226 8769 or 800 283 2718 (Outside Mexico, dial +52 first)
📱 WhatsApp: +52 55 7005 5950 and +52 55 2535 2950
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