Dual Citizenship | How to Get a Mexican Passport

In this video, I will walk you through everything you need to bring to your appointment in order to get your Mexican Passport on your first shot; and I will share some tips at the end that will hopefully help you avoid any needless headaches in the process.
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[@angelfire402]

Los Angeles Mexican Consulate will not allow you pass the front gate if you do not select "Registro Civil" for your appointment. The office is back in time 1980's. The fee is $192.00 for 10 years. You have to make an appointment to have your documents reviewed. You cannot walk in the building if you do not have an appointment.

[@josedanielherrera7115]

Great video, thank you so much for all the info. Trying to find all the requirements online is such a fuss with all the bureaucratic nonsense, glad I found your channel.

[@MixedinMexico]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@Datgirl_mona]

Does my mother's name have to match to my birth certificate ?? her name is her fist name in all her Mexico documents is 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 and her INE & passport ??? pls help

[@makegreatmoney]

Is it better to get my passport in Mexico or will it be the same getting it at a Mexican Consulate? I think i read that the one they offer at the Consulate is a different version. Thanks in advance ☺️

[@LosVRC]

Just had to get a Certified proof of identity from the Registro Civil in town, because the INE offices are not allowing new registrations until after elections. Still dont know if its good for a Passport.

[@quickiesilver]

Perfect for me. I'm getting it here in the California so I hope it's as easy as it sounds here lol

[@jenniferscales7325]

Hi! I'm having trouble getting my passport because my birth certificate has my paternal and maternal surnames, and I grew up in the US using only my paternal surname so my IDs don't match. The Mexican consulate told me to have my previous college make up a letter for me with my full name matching my BC, but my school refuses to do that saying they can only put the name that I registered with. I also have an option of getting a letter of the municipality, but I am unsure if my family members in Mexico would help me by being witnesses because we are not close. Does anyone know what I can do? There must be a way to get around this, but I'm feeling a little hopeless at the moment.

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi Jennifer! I don't mind brainstorming with you. If you have a US driver's license, you can try and get that amended to match your Mexican birth Certificate name(s), it may be the least burdensome route; depending on which state issued it. Or [if possible] go down to Mexico and acquire a Mexican Driver's License with your BC's name(s); and/or acquire an INE id card. One of those 3 government-issued photo ID with signatures should be sufficient enough for you to acquire your Mexican passport with. Don't give up! I hope that helps!

[@giannachacon1846]

Hi, I want to claim Mexican citizenship by descent. My mom and maternal grandparents were born there. However, my father was born in the US and I’ve been estranged from him and my paternal side of my family. Besides his name being my US birth certificate. Would it be issue if I don’t provide any documentation from him? Or does it not matter because I’m claiming Mexican citizenship though my mother’s side?

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi @giannachacon1846 great question! Your best option may be to complete the process of registering your birth at a Registro Civil Office here in Mexico; as they can have a lot more flexibility in what they can allow for. [Consulates abroad will require permission from your Dad] As long as you bring all the correct/proper documentation from your mom's side, you should be just fine here! I hope that helps! Here's a video on Registering Your Birth, if you need to reference it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqaaeotppJySb6c

[@artsoto5459]

Is this still valid in 2024? I made an appointment in Chicago and I am traveling from Nashville, I want to make sure I have everything I need

[@skimaniac21]

And how does that work, if father was born in Mexico but their formality was using their mothers last name but in the US (where I was born, it was common to use fathers father's last name)

[@MixedinMexico]

The exact names of your parents only matter when registering your birth. If you already have a Mexican birth certificate and are simply going in to get your Mexican passport now, all that matters [in addition to having all the required documentation] is that your names on all your supporting IDs match the name on your Mexican birth certificate exactly and if there are any discrepancies, you will either need to get them corrected; or if the "discrepancy" is a marital name change, simply bring in an official copy of your marriage license with you to the appointment, and that should be sufficient. I hope that helps!

[@rosachavez6394]

Hello, you have two forms for OP5 I’m in the states and I’ll be going to a Mexican consulate. I have my medical birth certificate though my parents who are mexican and I happen to be born in the states. I don’t have any form of mexican Identification, can I use my American drivers license? It’s the only ID I have that had my maiden name which is what’s on my American birth certificate and now my mexican birth certificate. Also can I get both my Mexican passport and my INE during the same time of my appointment at the Mexican consulate?

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi Rosa. I placed 2 OP5 forms in the description portion of the video as an example of what the forms should generally look like. If you desire to be over-prepared, I would fill out and bring in both; if your consulate's webpage doesn't have their specified/preferred OP5 form on it's website. As long as you have your Mexican birth certificate to prove you are Mexican, your supplementary ID at the Consulate can be any U.S. government-issued form of identification with a photo and signature, as long as the names match exactly to your Mexican birth certificate; or you have official proof for the discrepancy [i.e. an official copy of your marriage license, etc.] Generally speaking, it is not usually possible to get both your INE and passport on the same appointment as they are handled by different offices at the Consulate and require different appointment slots. I hope that helps!

[@rosachavez6394]

Thank you so much. This is very helpful 🙏

[@Clarissaaguero]

Hello! What about trying to obtain a dual citizenship through marriage? My husband is currently residing in Mexico and we got married in Mexico but I currently live in the states but I visit often. We also have a daughter together that I would also like to get dual citizenship for.

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi @Clarissaaguero Your daughter qualifies for automatic Mexican Citizenship through decent by a Mexico-born parent. All you need to do is take her to your local Registro Civil office in Mexico on your next trip down with the proper paperwork & documentation [or you could make a Registro Civil appointment at your local/preferred Mexican Consulate office in the U.S. with the same paperwork; her Father will have to present for the appointment at the Consulate though]. As for Citizenship through marriage, it is not yet a thing. (trust me though, if it was, I'd be first in line to get it 😂) Being married to a Mexican does, however, give you a faster route to Residency and a quicker path to take the Mexican Citizenship Exam to become Naturalized. I hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. Happy to help! 😊

[@28ebdh3udnav]

My mom is from Mexico and she wants to get her passport so she can fly in Mexico. Where can she can in Matamoros?

[@yomi3099]

So what happens if your parent who is from mexico, was never in your life? How do you present proof? Just use the birth cert? Also did you make a video on benefits of having a dual with mexico, (born in the US)

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi @yomi3099 I have not yet made a video on the benefits of dual citizenship; but it is definitely on the list of videos to come. And as far as your first question goes, if you can't get access to any of the official ID's for your Mexican parent, you will not be able to register your birth in Mexico or at a consulate abroad, to my knowledge. I hope that helps!

[@ajjubutt]

Hello i need your help.i am born in mexico and have mexico birth certifiacte and have mexican primary school certifiacte both registerd in data base.but my dad mom is pakistani and they are illegal when i was young they cross border to usa and we been deported back pakistan.i am now in spain on work visa can i apply at mexican consulte in spain please reply?

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi Ajju. If you have a Mexican birth certificate, you can definitely apply for your Mexican passport at the Consulate office in Spain. If you need help locating it or need to print an extra copy of it, you may find this video helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWfchHlvd9uNlbc Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions!

[@paulc1014]

I went to the Registro Civil office in Leon Guanajuato last month to try and get my Mexican Passport but they told me that my fathers name was not exactly matching on our birth certificates. If i go to a mexican consulate here in the U.S, will they also tell me the same thing about my fathers name not matching my birth certificate?

[@MixedinMexico]

Hey Paul. Yes! They are very strict with that requirement whether you go through with the process in Mexico or at the Consulate Offices abroad.

[@paulc1014]

@@MixedinMexico I just sent in a request for an amendment to my U.S birth certificate. Hopefully they can fit my father's full name on my birth certificate because it is a long name! lol fingers crossed 🤞

[@racingsponga]

Hey! Let’s go! I was born in Leon GTO

[@indio1320021]

My dad's name is not the same in all our siblings (3), but he is alive. They had to add a page saying so and we all got approved

[@natalienava5896]

​@indio1320021 who added a page? The Mexican consulate on the Mexican side or the state agency in the U.S. that issued your birth certificate or ID? I think some offices in Mexico are stricter than others

[@benitokrishna1413]

Hello, please I apologize if my question sounds stupid. I am from Nigeria and how can I get a Mexican passport? How long will it takes me to get a Mexican passport as a foreigner.

[@Salvatoreluciano.]

Depends How do you plan to get Mexican citizenship? Through marriage? Naturalization? Birth?

[@juliettacarreno1966]

Is it cash or money Oder ? And what if you don’t have any proof of identification other that your Birth sartifficate

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi @juliettacarreno1966 Typically payment is either check or money order if the office doesn't take credit/debit card payments. Rarely do they accept cash, due to the corruption potential. I would just check with your particular office, however, to be certain. If you don't have any other proof of ID besides your birth certificate, I would recommend getting a driver's license, matricular ID, or use another form of ID you may already possess [i.e. work ID or school ID] with the same name as your Birth Certificate. I hope that helps!

[@skimaniac21]

I just got married - so the names not matching my birth certificate how is this bypassed?

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi Brycen. If you have since gotten married and changed your name from the one on your birth certificate, you would simply need to bring in an official copy of your marriage license to your appointment to prove the name discrepancy. If your appointment is in Mexico, however, you will need to have it apostilled and translated into Spanish prior to the appointment. Hopefully that helps!

[@huitzilopochtlimarron8995]

For the birth certificate, does it have to be mexican or the country where you were born at?

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi. To my knowledge; The birth certificate for a Mexican Passport has to be a Mexican Birth Certificate. I hope that helps!

[@detoxx03]

What about if your parents weren’t but your grandparents or great grandparents were?

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi @detoxx03 You may qualify for an expedited route to permanent residency and subsequently citizenship through your Mexican Grandparent(s); but you would still have to take a Mexican Citizenship exam through that route. I have heard of rare instances of individuals getting granted their automatic citizenship through their Mexican grandparents, but that is quite rare and circumstantial. I would check with your local/preferred Registro Civil office in Mexico if you want to try for that route. I hope that helps! Let us know how it goes for you!

[@rogerpadilla9898]

I would like to know if my Mexican birth certificate will have my mothers maiden name added to mine or if my name will stay the same

[@MixedinMexico]

You will usually have the freedom to choose what your name will reflect on your birth certificate when you register your birth. It is typically whatever your name is on your supporting documents, however. My husband (who was born in the US) chose to keep only his one last name on his Mexican Birth Certificate when he registered his birth in Mexico. [His mother's maiden name was not added.] I hope that helps!

[@hiddengem2930]

A guy that work on getting dual citizenship mentioned they it need to be exactly as in the birth certificate. If you only have one last name then it need to have one only or else you'll going to have problems. I can link you the video but it's in Spanish.

[@lafaea8543]

Can i get naturalization through my grandma being born in Mexico?

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi @LaFaeA you can qualify for the 2-year "fast track" for naturalized citizenship through your grandma. That will, however, still require taking a Mexican Citizenship exam at the end of those 2 years. You may find the information in the following video helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goKTlWyGqtalqpY

[@keniaflores8881]

Sooo my license I realized has an old address, I corrected it on the dmv website and have a recipe with my new address, and the official statement that it’s good for 30 days, my apt is Tuesday and hope the physical comes in on time. Ever heard of someone not getting through even with an official form?

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi @keniaflores8881 Your official form should be sufficient as long as it has a photo on it. You shouldn't have a problem. What they are most concerned about is matching names or proof of name change. Let us know how it went! I hope this helps!

[@artsoto5459]

How did it go?

[@keniaflores8881]

@@artsoto5459 I went through, the thing they wanted most was my marriage license which I brought with me thankfully. And I got my passport same day. I waited almost 4 hours for! But I assume that’s why they ask people to make appointments.

[@rsto6189]

My name on my Acto doesn’t match my U.S. ID do you know of way to fix that ?

[@MixedinMexico]

It depends on which name you want to amend; you could go to a Registro Civil office in Mexico [or at a Consulate] to change the name on your Acto or contact your state (usually the department of health for each state) to change the name on your US birth certificate. But if you have an official Mexican ID that matches the name on your Acto, I would use that instead. It could save you time and stress. Hopefully that helps!

[@Itzybitsy114]

I have the same problem. I have an Acta but my name is different from my US ids. My parents registered me under a different name in Mexico because they required a first and middle name. I’m curious if you where able to get it without having to legally change your name. I’m in NY and I think NY state requires a court order to change my name on my state ID.

[@keniaflores8881]

I wanted to add. Im married with a different last name but my middle name I added what used to be my last name is that how I fill it out on my passport application? I will aslo bring my marriage license.

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi @keniaflores8881 The consulate could give you grief about the difference in name from your birth certificate, but as long as you have proof of your full name change, you shouldn't have an issue. Let us know how it went! Every office is different. I hope this helps!

[@keniaflores8881]

@@MixedinMexico thanks! It went well, definitely helpful I brought my marriage certificate with me. Side note they did want all original forms, I had 2 birth certificates one printed but had the CRIP number and the original didn’t . Luckily she took the copy too lol thanks! Currently working on my app for green card after my first travel to Mex.

[@MixedinMexico]

@keniaflores8881 so happy to hear that things went well! 😊 Feel free to reach out with any other questions you may have along the way. You got this!!!

[@carmellegarcia7900]

Im assuming, number 3 is where the doctors note comes into play for minors.

[@MixedinMexico]

Hey Carmelle! Yep, I think that's safe to assume; usually for children under seven years old or so: a letter from the pediatrician stating full name, name of the parents, date of birth and a photograph of the child is acceptable.

[@gliz4768]

What if I only have my mom who is born in Mexico but I have my Father’s last name

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi @gliz4768 Your name will not be a determining factor in acquiring your citizenship through decent. All that will matter in your case is that your mom's name on your birth certificate matches her name exactly on her Mexican Birth Certificate that you will be using to Register your Birth with. If you need it, here is a video for reference; on registering your birth: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqaaeotppJySb6c I hope that helps!

[@Wonderlaust]

When I went to get my passport they told me my US passport is not valid and I need a Mexican ID to get a Mexican passport

[@artsoto5459]

They told me that when I was in Mexico, did you try applying for it in USA? Have you gotten your passport? They told me in Mexico that I needed an INE, but I don't reside in Mexico, what is the update for your passport?

[@Wonderlaust]

@@artsoto5459 no update. Going to try in the US as I heard from a friend it’s easier. To get my INE, I need to take 2 people in Mexico who know me to be interviewed. It’s ridiculous.

[@blackcode9174]

How can the names match if they are married

[@MixedinMexico]

@blackcode9174 I'm referring to the spelling of both of the parents' names listed on the birth certificate EXACTLY to the spelling of both of the parents' names on their marriage certificate as well the spelling of their names on their individual identifications. They tend to be very picky about spelling matches. I hope that clears that up for you.

[@user-gx6rh8fv9p]

Hi mam this me Abid,I'm Mexican by Carta de naturation but born in Pakistan,is it possible to get dual citizen with Pakistan kindly let me know with tanks

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi Abid. Pakistan has a dual nationality agreement with 21 countries, Mexico is not one of them [to my knowledge]. If you want more information, here is a helpful resource from the official Pakistani government website (below). I hope that helps! dgip.gov.pk/immigration/dual_nationality.php#:~:text=Government%20of%20Pakistan%20has%20dual,nationality%20while%20acquiring%20Pakistani%20Citizenship.

[@EMVelez]

You seem super high. LMAO

[@user-fx6no3ik1g]

I have some questions for you.

[@MixedinMexico]

Hi. Feel free to reach out to us by filling out a service request form on our website: mixedinmexico.com We offer a total of 3 services at the moment. One of those services being a "Quick Question" with a guaranteed response within 48 hours.

[@JayBaby-dc3sh]

Girl number 6: an appointment

[@MixedinMexico]

😂 Yes, that too! It's probably one of the hardest of the requirements to actually get!