How to get your Mexican passport as a dual citizen of USA and Mexico Pt. 3

Here is what you need to know before you go to the Mexican Consulate to become a dual citizen of USA and Mexico
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0:00 intro
1:05 What you need for your registro civil appointment
2:31 what you need for your mexican passport appointment

[@EatBailaTravel]

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[@cm2061]

I followed her instructions to the letter. Now I’m the proud owner of my Mexican citizenship. Great video.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Congrats!! 🙌🏽🎉❤️🇲🇽 I’m very happy for you 🤗 now use it and live your best life in the best of both worlds!

[@Agustin-jo8mv]

no way! Awesome!

[@emilyvargas9006]

This is something I’ve been wanting to do for a while now and I had no clue on what to do or how to start, I’ve read articles but they weren’t that informative. Your 3 videos on this are going to be extremely helpful on this process. Thank you so much!!!

[@EatBailaTravel]

We are so happy to be able to help. We hope you feel comfortable asking for any further questions. Instagram would be a better app for more private questions. Let us know if you need help! Saludos

[@sarinotsorry2478]

I just got my dual and I never been more proud love to hear how you open a bank account got a Mexican drivers license.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Check our channel in the following weeks for the bank out and drivers license

[@user-oe9jg2jf7y]

I'm so glad I found your videos. I'm starting my dual citizenship process and was totally lost.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Glad to help! Saludos

[@erikajasminnn]

hey you two! I'm getting my paperwork ready for my passport appointment tomorrow and came back to your video for a refresher, and I just wanted to thank you for this series! I was able to get my citizenship, and am getting the process started for my siblings, and will hopefully get my passport process started tomorrow and your videos have literally been a lifesaver. I'm a huge nerd when it comes to making information accessible and easier to understand, so *chefs kiss*. Once again, muchas gracias!

[@EatBailaTravel]

Awesome!! Congrats on your citizenship we are so happy to help. Jenny is the best at making sure our content has the best information and making sure we deliver it in the best possible manner. Getting the citizenship is the hardest part so congrats on obtaining your passport. Feel free to share our video with anyone interested in obtaining their dual citizenship. Saludos!

[@pettybroccoli]

Thank you sosososososooooo much for making these videos!!!! I’ve been looking into this for so long and saw that this was super recent and got so excited!!

[@EatBailaTravel]

We struggled to get our citizenship because of lack of information out there. It makes us happy to help! Let us know if you have any other questions.

[@abl3to]

Thank you for putting this together and sharing this information!

[@EatBailaTravel]

I appreciate your comment! 😊

[@MatterofBased]

I was going to google how to do this but I just KZbind it and this helped a lot!!! Thank you !!!

[@EatBailaTravel]

Awesome glad to help! Contact us on Instagram if you need help!

[@JDIMAS2008]

THIS IS SO PERFECT!!! Thank you!!

[@EatBailaTravel]

Thank YOU for watching (and commenting!) hope it’s helpful ☺️

[@francesgonzalez207]

Thank you soooo much! This series helped me with everything :)

[@EatBailaTravel]

Yay I'm so glad!

[@MrsMercedesM]

Great info! Thank you!!!

[@EatBailaTravel]

Glad to help! Saludos

[@gigisweepea74]

Thanks so, so much!!

[@EatBailaTravel]

Glad it helped!

[@ssgarcia45]

Thank you!!!!

[@EatBailaTravel]

You’re welcome! Hope the video was helpful 🙂

[@SplusAV]

Thanks for sharing. I'm just starting the process. I have a migraine already lol. I'll keep at it. I deal with the VA here in the US, so I'm used to a slow bureaucracy. Thanks again!

[@EatBailaTravel]

Haha that’s unfortunate, but you’ll be glad when it’s done! Thanks for commenting. Best of luck! 🍀

[@jaimec1934]

I just did the process here in the Mexican Consulate in Chicago I didn’t know of this video until today but I have to pick up my acta de nacimiento de Mexico in a few weeks and when I do I will try to schedule an appointment for the passport to get it done the same day. Your videos are on point 100% I was lucky enough to just go to the registro civil without an appointment because they can take you from a Monday to Friday from 9am to 11am as long as you have all necessary documents. I was born in the USA and my parents are both from Mexico. If you are doing the dual citizenship born here in the USA and both parents from Mexico It’s very simple as long as you provide them with both your parents Birth Certificate of Mexico, Certificate of Marriage and one of the 3 options of ID such as Voting ID, Passport or Matricula and of course your state ID and US passport and most importantly your Birth Certificate which has to be the Long form ( for USA citizens the long form that has your name and your parents names and time and date you were born ) they do keep the original to send back to Mexico for the process of the acta de nacimiento so if you like you can get the long form from the state you were born it’s like $15 for an original copy if you don’t have it. The process is very simple as you explained as long as you have all the necessary documents and the names all match when they review it’s a very simple process . I’m glad that you are very informative on these videos

[@stexrem]

Thanks!

[@EatBailaTravel]

🙏 thank you so much!

[@claudiagonzalez106]

Your videos are great!

[@EatBailaTravel]

Thank you! Hope they’ve been helpful 🙂

[@carloszendejas7047]

Very easy to understand. Thanks

[@EatBailaTravel]

👍🏽

[@yoly70perez]

Thanks for the information my birth certificate has my dad’s name wrong so now I have to fix that before I do anything else.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Yes, I struggled with that. Depending where you live sometimes certain states of Mexico have their own consulates to fix that issue. In Chicago they have a Durango and Guanajuato office. So make sure to check that out.

[@jaimecabrales8514]

Thank you.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Glad to help

[@StinkySobaccos]

Our daughter obtained her Mexican Birth Certificate and Mexican Passport in San Diego. That consulate also required her American Birth Certificate on top of her Mexican Birth Certificate, (only one parent was born in Mexico).

[@EatBailaTravel]

Things might be changing which is good. Thanks for sharing. Saludos

[@Illuminate_792]

thank you

[@EatBailaTravel]

🤗

[@Elena-rt9yu]

Thank you! Looking forward the how to buy real estate/land.

[@EatBailaTravel]

That is going to coming up soon. One thing we don't know is if the process is standardized through out Mexico so we have to make sure we do research on that.

[@Morrosoy28]

Thank you so much! I’m Mexican-American, my parents were born in Mexico and I want Mex citizenship. I live in honolulu and going to fly to LA and get this done, my parents live in LA

[@EatBailaTravel]

So cool that you live in Honolulu! Haven’t been but it sound wonderful. Best of look getting your citizenship I hope it’s a seamless process!

[@ebertmorales5845]

Still in the process of getting mine. I do know you don’t need the naturalization paper, just the birth certificate is fine but duh take everything just in case.

[@EatBailaTravel]

right, parent's birth certificate is sufficient!

[@andresaguirre1840]

Hi Jenny. Great, Great, Great videos. They are full of information. Thank You. I've watched other videos and in them they say that your parents have to go with you to the consulate. Is that still necessary??? Please, let me know.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Yes at least your father( if born in Mexico)has to attend or you can get a letter from your parent that is notarized stating that they allow you to become a Mexican citizen. We hope this helps :)

[@holistikaspa8162]

in this case I am the parent wanting to get Dual Citizenship for my adult son...we plan to move to Baja in a couple of years! than you for the video!

[@EatBailaTravel]

Oh sweet! We’re glad to help! Wish you the best in Baja

[@WenkyArias]

Did you have to take a written or verbal test? I saw a few places that mentioned they will ask you about Mexican history? Thank you!

[@EatBailaTravel]

The test is only for people becoming citizens via naturalization. For those obtaining citizenship via heritage, the test is not required.

[@anaruthrmz]

Thank you so much for this info! I had plans to do my dual citizenship when I turned 18 but just never got around to it and I've on and off been living in Mexico between doing mission work and marrying my husband who is also mexican for the last five years. I have a question I hope you can help me with, when it comes to presenting my ID I have my still valid US Passport with my maiden name and my Texas driver's license with my married name, would it be better to present my US Passport with my maiden name or my Driver's License?

[@hectoranguiano109]

Awesome video! My dad is in Mexico does that mean I have to do everything in Mexico? Thanks!

[@EatBailaTravel]

It would be easier to do it in Mexico. As long as your parents were married 6 months before you were born, they don’t need to be present at the appointment, but you do still need all their documents

[@emmiandelena]

Thank you so much for these videos! Curious. How long does the process take to complete after you have Mexican birth certificate and attend the 2nd appointment? And which appointment do I bring my dad with me if they were not married?

[@EatBailaTravel]

you bring your dad to the registro civil appointment (the first one) and the process to get your passport might vary but it took me about an hour 🙂 glad this was helpful! 😊

[@monicaortega2081]

Hello thank you for this info. So you were able to do all this in your home town and did not require you to travel to Mexico for any of the process?

[@EatBailaTravel]

correct! No need to travel to Mexico for any of this. Did it all at the Mexican Consulate in Chicago

[@karlosk4u25]

how do we pay ? can we pay with credit card ? do we need to take checks? also do we need to take proof of us living in the us like a light bill or water bill?

[@EatBailaTravel]

Credit/ cash the rest in on our first video of this series

[@fergomez3817]

Very informative 👍 but do you have to bring both of your thumbs or is it only one thumb print? 🤣🤔

[@EatBailaTravel]

I highly recommend bring both just in case! 😜

[@joearenas7307]

I could not find a location to start the process. I was born in Leon, Gto., Mexico and I got an online account to get an appointment but it does not show anything available outside of Mexico City.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Joe good morning if you were born in Mexico you don’t need to do any of this. You never lose your citizenship all you need to do is apply to get your passport with your Mexican birth certificate

[@BrandoIce]

Gracias por la información. Mi hermano quiere irse a vivir a México ojalá y pueda lograr su objetivo obteniendo el pasaporte Mexicano

[@EatBailaTravel]

Hola! Sí con su pasaporte mexicano podrá hacerlo 😊

[@nancygallegos6574]

Hi Jenny and Kevin! I just want to first say thank you again. I watched this video a few months back and now I am in the process of getting my passport next week! Whew, couldn't have done it so confidently without y'all. I am getting ready to move to Mexico for 6 months to a year in January. I am getting nervous about taxes. How have y'all prepared for that? I am likely to have to become a contractor with my company since I will be working remotely for a long period of time but I don't plan to make Mexico my permanent home. Do you have any content around this?

[@EatBailaTravel]

Hi Nancy, I'm so glad to hear this was helpful! How exciting! I wish I could help with the taxes part, but unfortunately we haven't experienced that yet. In terms of preparation, we didn't really prep much at all to be honest... we will be figuring it out when we file taxes in the next cycle and can hopefully make a video about it someday. From what I understand, it will depend how long you lived in the USA vs Mexico to determine if you have tax liability. There is a Facebook group called US Expat Tax Questions (facebook.com/groups/usexpattax) perhaps that will be more helpful to you.

[@nancygallegos6574]

@@EatBailaTravel makes sense! Happy to share if I learn anything as well. I am trying to keep a good standing with my company to keep my salary and benefits so they are prepared as well otherwise i would be more go with the flow too. I will check out the facebook group. thank you so much!

[@californiero831]

Hey Jenny, thanks for the videos, they are super helpful. Did you register your American vehicle in Mexico? If so, can you make a video about? Ill be moving to Mexico and I’m not sure if i should sell my vehicle in the US and buy a new one in Mexico. If the process is not difficult/expensive, I prefer to keep my car and register it in Mexico. Thanks in advance

[@EatBailaTravel]

Hi Abraham! We’re glad you find our videos useful. We struggled to our Mexican citizenship and made countless errors so we figured we’d share our experience. I, Kevin, was doing some research on bringing my car. And here’s what I learned. At the border you have to naturalize your car. Aka make your car Mexican and It costs around 3k dollars. For me that’s way too much but I don’t think the prices change. You can also get your car permits for half a year. But you would have to cross the border every six months

[@Lowtoner1]

@@EatBailaTravel 🤔 …. Maybe I can gift it (my vehicle) to my Dad (who’s a Mexican citizen at retirement age) and have him cross it over?

[@erikagomez9048]

Hi Jenny. Thank you for all this information, you both are so precise and on point. I do have a question tho, regarding the translation of the American birth certificate as to where can we do this process? Some ppl say we can do it our selves other say a notary public and many say it has to be done in Mexico. I’m lost. Please help! Thanks Erika

[@EatBailaTravel]

Translation of the American birth certificate? I wasn’t asked for that when I did the process at the consulate in Chicago… this is the first time I hear of such a requirement 🤔

[@natalienava5896]

If ypu apply for dual citizenship thru the Mexican government than you have to get an apostile from the US State where those US documents were issued. Then you take all of that to Mexico & talk to the office there to get it translated by their certified interpreters.

[@sicZ32]

yo can you give me the link to part 2, i can't seem to find it 😢

[@sicZ32]

nvm found it lol

[@EatBailaTravel]

whoops, sorry for the late reply but glad you found it!

[@nucreation9833]

Love all the information you give. Question: When you file your registro civil can you add a second name if you want to? Let’s say your mom wanted to give you a second name but did not do it on your USA birth certificate and to honor her you want to include that second name on your Mexican registro civil .

[@EatBailaTravel]

Oh, that’s a good question. I would think you can but I’m really not sure, sorry. I hope you’re able to! What a lovely way to honor your mom 🩷

[@nucreation9833]

Hope anyone reading the comments and knows the answer can share it 🙏🏻

[@GerPrz]

How did you guys avoid the "citizenship test" requirement that shows your knowledge of Mexico history and civics? (Exámenes de historia y cultura de México)

[@EatBailaTravel]

There wasn’t a test for the citizenship process. Perhaps because of our parents were Mexican born.

[@JmnZFilms]

Kids or grand kids of Mexican citizens are exempt from any of testing. All they need is prove that, indeed they the heirs of a Mexican citizen.

[@billyhughes805]

Their status is 'natural born' status and not 'naturalized' that is a massive difference actually which has many more benefits to it than being naturalized and one of the many benefits is not taking the citizenship test.

[@lynettemartinez7606]

When creating an account to make my appointment at the consulate it asks for my my first name and my fathers last name. My last name differs from my fathers do I put his full last name instead of my last name? thanks!

[@EatBailaTravel]

Ah, interesting. Must be a new. I should really update these videos. I would put father's last name since that's what it's asking for, even if it's not your current legal last name. When they process your citizenship, your name will likely be , despite what your current legal name is in the US.

[@rxsxsxrx2321]

Thank you for the information! What if one of your parents (Mex born)has passed away and your other parent (Mex born) is a naturalized US citizen, can one still get the Mex citizenship?

[@EatBailaTravel]

yep, you can still get it. You'll need the death certificate along with both of their birth certificates. It's okay that one of them has become a US citizen, that won't affect anything here.

[@gra2197]

Hello. Thank you for your videos. Do you know if it will be a problem when the applicant's father was last seen when the 45 year old applicant was a small child? The father is not listed on the applicant's birth certificate. Only mother is listed.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Is the mother also born in mexico? If the mother is Mexican born and the father is not on the birth certificate it works in your favor to not have the father on the birth certificate as you only need one parent to attain your Mexican citizenship.

[@iamahopeful]

How does having a record in the United States being the United States citizen. Can I still get dual citizenship both of my parents are born in Mexico and they're both residents in the United States

[@EatBailaTravel]

You know what I think you can as long as you don’t have any travel restrictions

[@michaeltorres197]

I know you mentioned in the first part of this series the documents needed and I have heard that we need a translated birth certificate. Should I translate my birth certificate and apostilled or is that only if I register in Mexico?

[@EatBailaTravel]

We didn’t need to translate ours but we did the process in Chicago. If you’re doing it in Mexico, I could see how a translation and apostille would be necessary

[@prettybell100]

Hi Jennie, I only have the original birth certificates for my parents and only copies of there Id's will that work?

[@EatBailaTravel]

Hi, you’ll need their physical ID’s as well. They don’t keep them. You just need to present them.

[@caudelaro1ify]

This video was very helpful. I have a question about the parents names having letter or not the full name on my birth certificate. And do you know if they have to be married cause my parents never got married. But only my mom was born in Mexico both have passed away and I asked in 1 place and they told me if my parents never got married I wouldn’t be able to do it

[@EatBailaTravel]

First and last name must match on your birth certificate as it matches on your moms birth and death certificate. It is ok if her second last name is not included in your birth certificate. No problem if they didn't get married. Since your mom was born in Mexico then you will need her birth and death certificate in order to become a citizen. BUT YES! You can still become a mexican citizenship even if your mom passed away.

[@aimejasso2096]

Hello hope all is well👍🏼 Can you tell me if once you have your Dual Citizenship, Are you able to open a Bank account in Mexico? And what r the requirements and process? 😊

[@EatBailaTravel]

Yes! You are able to open up a bank account. We recently open up one a a couple of weeks ago. We will posting a Vlog on that in two weeks. We’re in the process of gathering all right information for it.

[@MannyAlvarado10]

Does my Parent/Mom have to physically be present at my appointments?.. I'm an adult and she does live in the US.

[@viajandoporelmundo123]

I think they do. But not sure.because in the information sheet i got it said that your parents needed yo be present but there can be an exception

[@EatBailaTravel]

Sorry for the super late response. At least one of your parents needs to be there and most importantly the father needs to be there. If not possible then you need a letter with a power of attorney stating that your parents allow for you have citizenship but couldn’t attend for whatever reason.

[@drearocks1021]

Hi, I'm curious to know, how long did the process take you total, and how much did you end up paying in fees at the end of the process? Like did you have to pay to initiate the process

[@EatBailaTravel]

Hi Andrea, the process was free! You just pay for an official copy of your document which will cost around $15. And it took about 2 hours at the consulate, plus any additional time need to gather documents

[@drearocks1021]

@@EatBailaTravel girl?!?! Really? I literally have the application on my desk just hadn't start it because I was worried about the cost. Definitely starting it now.

[@jorgeperez-if6lp]

Any major cons or concerns about becoming a dual citizenship? I’m currently working on this but I’m hesitant. One of the reasons I’m doing this is Bc I inherited a house in Mexico after my moms passing and apparently if I sell it, I’m going to get taxes/fined quite heavily Bc I’m a US Citizen.

[@EatBailaTravel]

There aren't any cons to having both citizenships there isn't anything to be concerned about.

[@pazflores3420]

Jenny thank you for sharing. My father is decease. What will I have to provide to registro civil

[@EatBailaTravel]

First and foremost, sorry for your loss. If your father is deceased you will have to provide the birth and death certificate at your registro. Again, everything must match exactly like your birth certificate. If your father passed away in USA here is a link to get the death and birth certificate. www.archives.gov/research/vital-records

[@pazflores3420]

@@EatBailaTravel Jenny thank you for responding. My Papa was born in Mexico however he dropped his middle name and retained parents' name. He attended elementary through high schools in Calexico, Siblings and his personal friends are all dead. My mother is alive and well at 96. I do have a copy of the Register of birth but with a middle name. Jenny, what do you suggest, any advice? Muchisimas gracias, Paz

[@hiddengem2930]

@@pazflores3420 I recommend going to Mexico and do it there. All you need is birth certificate and apostillado which you get it on the state/city where you were born. You need a passport too. That's what I did.

[@ericab9782]

I’m not sure if I didn’t catch it in the video, but both my parents are Mexican citizens how much $ was the process for the citizenship? In the US.

[@EatBailaTravel]

I paid around $13 for my Mexican birth certificate and $135 for my 10 year Mexican passport.

[@skimaniac21]

Question since I heard they are picky with the names matching, my dad was mexican born and his birth certificate has two last names (his dads and moms) and when he naturalized in US he only took his dads name. When I was born in US, I only have my dads last name (not the general mexican formality) - will this delay?

[@EatBailaTravel]

This in particular should not be an issue because Mexico recognizes the difference in naming practices. As long as the one last name on your birth certificate matches your dad’s first surname exactly as on his birth certificate, it should not be a problem

[@carlosgarcia235]

I want to apply for a Mexican Passport. I recently received my Mexican Acta de Nacimiento along with Comprobante De Registro. I was not given a letter of naturalization.

[@EatBailaTravel]

You don’t get a letter of naturalization. Naturalization is for people who become citizens by taking the test, meeting the residency requirements, etc. Your Mexican acta de nacimiento is your proof of citizenship. With this document you can get your Mexican passport.

[@louiepalomares9263]

Hello , question… what if you only have your fathers last name on your birth certificate and your parents were never married. Will that be an issue ?

[@EatBailaTravel]

won't be an issue, but since they were never married they prefer your father attend the appointment with you or provide a notarized letter of support of your intent to obtain Mexican citizenship. I think it's like an additional layer of "legitimizing" your paternity since they weren't married

[@Wonderlaust]

Hi! I went to get my MX passport (already a citizen through heritage, have CURP and Mx birth certificate) and they turned me away because I was using my American passport to identify myself? There is literally no other way for me to identify myself unless I get an INE and that’s a 2 month wait minimum

[@andrewmelaniephotography]

Thank you so much for this. You mentioned that your two passports have different names. I'm married, and changed my last name. Would my new mexican birth certificate and passport have my birth name, or my married name?

[@EatBailaTravel]

I believe your Mexican passport will have your birth name, or they might let you choose.. the reason I’m unsure is because I got the citizenship and Mexican passport BEFORE getting married.

[@israelrebollar7875]

my wife change her last name to mine, and shes trying to get her mexican passport. but her mexican birth dertificate has a different last name. how do we approach this?

[@EatBailaTravel]

In Mexico she will stay with her own name, no need to change it to yours otherwise it's like she married a relative.

[@Sammyjane72x]

Just a curiousity here as I'm a UK-Romanian dual national. Why do mexican by descent citizens get given a letter of naturalisation? To my ears naturalisation is a word I associate with the process where a non mexican by descent lives in Mexico for 5 years and does the long winded process to become mexican. I was a little confused you'd also get this letter as well as the birth cert, and have to show it for the passport application. For me it's just a curiousity, but that said, I am curious

[@EatBailaTravel]

we don't get a letter of naturalization. We are given Mexican birth certificates that indicate we are Mexicans (by blood) born abroad.

[@gilberttorres7416]

Not sure if this question has been asked, but I was reading you have to take a test in order to get a citizenship with Mexico. Is this true?

[@EatBailaTravel]

to become a naturalized citizen, probably. But a test is NOT required when obtaining citizenship via heritage.

[@billyhughes805]

I know it is a separate country, but another big bonus is getting Spanish citizenship in two years instead of the usual ten years for everyone else outside what was the former Spanish Empire (as well as Brazil and Portugal) so if you ever want that EU passport then you have an excellent gateway in getting it with your Mexican citizenship.

[@EatBailaTravel]

I love having options like this!

[@davidgarcia6296]

👍🏽

[@EatBailaTravel]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@nancy8314]

Hi am wondering how it works if I was born in Mexico and became a us citizen, would I still need my parents information or can I just do it on my own with my birth certificate showing I was born in Mexico ? Thank you

[@EatBailaTravel]

Hi Nancy, you don't need to present your parent's info if you were born in Mexico, but your process will be a bit different. You can get your Mexican passport with your original birth certificate, but you'll also be asked for your "Declaratoria de nacionalidad mexicana por nacimiento". We don't have experience with this document but it sounds like you have to submit an application for your mexican citizenship (more info here: www.gob.mx/tramites/ficha/solicitud-de-declaratoria-de-nacionalidad-mexicana-para-los-nacidos-en-territorio-nacional/SRE2374#:~:text=La%20Secretar%C3%ADa%20de%20Relaciones%20Exteriores,el%20beneficio%20de%20la%20no)

[@leilife3850]

I am trying to help my fiancé with this process of getting his Mexican passport. It expired last year, and we are having a hard time locating his birth certificate. Can we order one with the consulate if it is lost indefinitely? It sounded like that in the beginning of the video but it sounded as if that meant for very first time applicants. Thank you so much for this video!

[@EatBailaTravel]

Hi, thanks for your comment! Was your fiancé born in Mexico or was he previously registered with the consulate as a foreign born Mexican? Either way, if he’s had a Mexican passport before, it is likely that the consulate would have his birth certificate on file. We don’t have experience with this particular kind of situation but it makes sense to us that they’d be able to print you a new certified copy. Wish I could be more helpful!

[@leilife3850]

@@EatBailaTravel he was born in Mexico, thank you for the advice! This was still very helpful :)

[@BTCnREI]

Thank you for all the informative videos. My Father was born in Mexico and changed his name when he became a US Citizen. Would this be an issue when I attempt to get my Mexican citizenship and passport?

[@EatBailaTravel]

Unfortunately, yes it will issue. Your fathers name has to match across all documentation. His birth certificate, your birth certificate and his current ID

[@BTCnREI]

@@EatBailaTravel Thank you for your prompt response! Awesome channel you have!

[@froggymoto5766]

JR Did your dad have to change his name on the birth certificate to his new name? How did you go around this? Thanks

[@BTCnREI]

@@froggymoto5766 I put a hold on it, so haven’t got a workaround this issue yet.

[@josecarlosrodriguez4489]

Mi hermano vive en texas, vendrá a mexico, mis padres y yo lo llevaremos a cancun pero Necesita el pasaporte mexicano porque el vuelo es en 3 meses. Esto nos ayuda demasiado

[@EatBailaTravel]

Me alegra que les haya ayudado el video 🙏🏼 les deseo lindas vacaciones en familia!

[@josecarlosrodriguez4489]

@@EatBailaTravel marque a la aerolínea y me dijeron que puede abordar con lic de conducir estadonidense. o pasaporte estadonidense.

[@viva_nomadista]

For the Mexican passport appointment, Do you receive the passport on the same day as your appointment? Or is it mailed to you at a later date? Thanks in advance! :)

[@EatBailaTravel]

Great question! Yes, you do receive your passport the same day.

[@governmentvolunteer6229]

@@EatBailaTravel Jenny where is a copy of my provisional?

[@gerryquedeque]

I really love your videos they're very informative. I saw the 1st one and the 3rd one . But I couldn't find the 2nd one. Also if I only have my mother on my birth certificate is that OK. My mother has her Mexican birth certificate no Mexican ID or anything like that. What she does have is a non Expiration Mica. Let me know thank you.

[@EatBailaTravel]

if you go to our Playlists section you should see a playlist that lists all 3 videos. Anyway, I'm honestly not sure how they would treat cases where there is no father listed on the birth certificate but my logic tells me they shouldn't deny you citizenship because your mother is mexican-born and you have her birth certificate to prove it. It's OK if her ID is American, as long as her name matches.

[@gerryquedeque]

Awesome thank you so much. Your information is going to help me a lot. I'm a new subscriber to your page and I'm loving it. I'm also a Mexican American born in the US and looking to retire out in Mexico with my husband. He's over there right now and won't be able to come over for 10 years. But of course Im going to visit him like 3 times a year. Thanks again and I will continue to watch your adventures 🇲🇽🇺🇲😎✊️

[@gerryquedeque]

✊️😎🇺🇲🇲🇽

[@EatBailaTravel]

@@gerryquedeque glad to have you around! 😊🫶🏼 Kevin and I were long distance for a few years 🥹 beautiful but tough times missing each other’s company!

[@Em1050]

What if I dont have 2 witnesses?

[@EatBailaTravel]

The consulate staff can help to serve as witnesses or you can ask anyone else waiting around as long as they are over 18 and have a valid ID.

[@georgevillaneda]

Do you need your U.S birth certificate translated & notarized?

[@EatBailaTravel]

Only if you’re doing this in Mexico

[@edytito3376]

I am bored Iraq but I adopt by Mexican family so now I don’t know if I can get paper from them to be Mexican citizen or not because my age 31 years old please answer

[@EatBailaTravel]

Not sure if we understand exactly but if you were adopted by Mexican parents you might be able to get citizenship. We recommend you contact your nearest Mexican consulate for a more definite answer.

[@edytito3376]

@@EatBailaTravel my instagram Edy Tito.. I have the same picture In my instagram I will so happy if you help me

[@annacruz3399]

hi! if i was born in the U.S how come they give you a Mexican birth certificate? hoping you can answer thank you!!

[@EatBailaTravel]

Your Mexican birth certificate will still state that you were born in the US. With Mexican parents or grandparents, you are a Mexican born abroad and have the right to claim citizenship. The Mexican birth certificate is actually just your registro civil, your registration as a citizen

[@annacruz3399]

@@EatBailaTravel thank you!!

[@angelfire402]

My mom (born 1931) is deceased. I only have 2 death certificate & her American naturalization papers indicating she was a Mexican Citizen. no father info. Question? what do I need for my mother. I do not have a birth certificate.

[@alycat131]

My parent's Mexican birth certificates include their mother's maiden names. Does this need to be on their valid ID that's supposed to match the birth certificate name?

[@EatBailaTravel]

Nope, not it if their valid ID’s are issued by US agencies (the Mexican govt recognizes the American naming conventions of only one last name, so it’s fine that their ID’s show only one surname while their birth certificates (issued by Mexico) show 2. It’s more the spelling and any extra initials that tend to draw extra issues if those don’t match.

[@alycat131]

@@EatBailaTravel Appreciate so much your response and all this information!

[@jerryberumen4430]

Question do they keep your birth certificate or do they return back? Thanks 😊

[@EatBailaTravel]

don't keep any of your original documents, they just need to see them and have copies of them

[@iselame2255]

I am trying to resolve a little problem and don't know how to go about it, my father registered me in Mexico for dual citizenship but when I tried to get a Mexican Passport in California, I was told I couldn't because the Birth Certificate indicated I was born in Mexico. Isn't that what is supposed to state when you are naturalized by a parent born in Mexico? Thank you for taking the time to answer my question.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Sorry for the delayed response your situation shouldn’t be a problem. As long as you have your Mexican birth certificate you should be having access to your Mexican passport. Did they suggest any alternatives?

[@rawmark]

You said something about parents.

[@marialacy2106]

Born in Mexico but living in Los Angeles now , how to I apply for my 40year old daughter for a dual citizenship

[@EatBailaTravel]

I think it's easier just the same process

[@adltadelatorre]

Hi! As a dual citizen (Mexico/USA) I have a question regarding purchasing round trip airfare. Mexico uses two last names and USA only uses one last name. How do you enter the last name on the airline website when purchasing tickets. I’m sure there isn’t a problem with the government but just wondering if there will be an issue with airline because last names don’t match the passport. Thanks!

[@EatBailaTravel]

Great Question! We are currently working on a video for this question but we won't keep you waiting. Buy your tickets as it reads on your mexican passport. You will use mexican passport to enter and to leave the country. Once you arrive back USA and need go through USA customs then you will pull out your USA passport.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Great Question! We are currently working on a video for this question but we won't keep you waiting. Buy your tickets as it reads on your mexican passport. You will use mexican passport to enter and to leave the country. Once you arrive back USA and need go through USA customs then you will pull out your USA passport.

[@adltadelatorre]

@@EatBailaTravel Perfect, I appreciate the quick response! Have a wonderful day. Saludos desde de Wisconsin!

[@benitojuarez3018]

Can I do the registro civil in usa or does it have to be in Mexico

[@EatBailaTravel]

These videos apply only for registro civil in USA

[@EatBailaTravel]

But it can be done in either country

[@eh1354]

Just a quick question what is a CURP?

[@EatBailaTravel]

The Clave Única de Registro de Población is a unique identity code for both citizens and residents of Mexico. It’s lime what a social security number is in the US

[@eh1354]

@@EatBailaTravel and do I receive one once I complete my registro civil?

[@RachelleForman]

Is there a specific state in Mexico documented on the new Mexican birth certificate?

[@EatBailaTravel]

No, your certificate will say your birth place for example ours says "chicago illinois"

[@RachelleForman]

@@EatBailaTravelthank you! Im in my late 20s, do I need their marriage license? I have a copy of their Mexican with certificates that I paid for online from the Mexican government website but im not sure of those will suffice.

[@EatBailaTravel]

I would recommend taking your parents’ marriage license if you have it. I can’t recall how important that particular document was. If your father attends the appointment with you that would help.

[@Raiyoken1]

I just got my birth certificate but they did not give me a letter of naturalization, only a comprobante de registro. If I make an appointment for my mexican passport, is there a chance that they can be able to give it to me there? And if so, is there a fee?

[@EatBailaTravel]

Maybe they forgot to give it to you I would go back and ask just in case. The passport and registró civil are two separate identities so no they won’t give it to you at the passport appointment.

[@Raiyoken1]

@@EatBailaTravel Thank you so much for the response!

[@bril7799]

How or where did you get your birth certificate translated into Spanish?

[@EatBailaTravel]

Who asked for a translated birth certificate?

[@theresagarza2885]

​ A passport from the USA doesn't need to be translated if you do all of this at a Mexican Consulate or the Embassy in the USA. If you do this in Mexico, then all the paperwork will need to be translated.

[@indio2520]

Hey Jenny, now that I have my Mexican passport how do I go about getting my INE if I live here in California, what is the process for doing that?

[@EatBailaTravel]

Ohh great question we got our INE in Mexico, we will do some research!

[@indio2520]

@@EatBailaTravel thank you Jenny! Love your videos! Mario Q

[@indio2520]

@@EatBailaTravel any news?

[@EatBailaTravel]

@@indio2520 so far this is what we got. Steps and instructions from the consulate. consulmex.sre.gob.mx/austin/index.php/documentacion/credencial-para-votar-en-el-extranjero

[@indio2520]

@@EatBailaTravel Hey Jenny any news about how do I "go about getting my INE if I live here in California, what is the process for doing that?" Thank you! Mario Q

[@albertocampos9593]

Did you get it at the Mexican embassy in the US?

[@EatBailaTravel]

We got it at the Consulate of Mexico in Chicago

[@albertocampos9593]

@@EatBailaTravel thanks I guess I’ll try the one here in Houston then.

[@LixVeroDesigns]

What if both my parents are now U.S. Citizens?

[@EatBailaTravel]

That’s not a problem as long as they were born in Mexico. :)

[@Mexicanmamiii]

How do you book your flights if you have two different names?

[@EatBailaTravel]

I book with the name of the country I'm entering. If I'm flying from USA to Mexico, I use my name as it appears on my Mexican passport. If flying from Mexico to USA, I use the name on my US passport. :)

[@Mexicanmamiii]

@@EatBailaTravel I booked in my married name. My Mexican passport does have my spouse’s name in the section where it’s allowed would that cause any issues when flying?

[@EatBailaTravel]

Immigration will want to see the passport you booked your ticket with

[@Mexicanmamiii]

@@EatBailaTravelwill having both on hand be ok? Sorry for the 21 questions lol

[@EatBailaTravel]

Yea definitely have both on hand. And no problem at all! You’ll be fine 😊

[@111MRO]

Hello, while i was gathering my parents documents i noticed my moms Mexican birth certificate (She is still alive) has her name spelt differently by one letter versus her U.S. Identification. She has since become an American Citizen. My father is deceased and i only have his Death certificate. What is the best way to correct or go about getting dual citizenship? Thank You!

[@EatBailaTravel]

You’ll need to make the correction on your mom’s document, whichever one has the error. If the error is on her Mexican birth certificate, she’ll need to make the correction in Mexico (at a registro civil office). For your father, I would hope the death certificate is enough if you don’t have his ID or birth certificate, but I am not sure on this one.

[@111MRO]

@@EatBailaTravel Thank you for your prompt response

[@lupitamelendez9721]

Hi there🙋‍♀️ My parents are from Mexico, they have their papers, we’re making a house over there and I want to get my dual citizenship because of that, would I lose my American nationality and American rights for it? (I’m sorry I’m new to this)

[@EatBailaTravel]

Hi Lupita, no apologies necessary! You will not lose your American citizenship when you obtain Mexican citizenship. You get rights and benefits for both countries as a dual-citizen! 😊

[@lupitamelendez9721]

@@EatBailaTravel ohh okay! Thank you so much! Can you explain in a future video the pros and cons of getting one?

[@EatBailaTravel]

@@lupitamelendez9721 we go over some of the benefits in this video How to get your Mexican Citizenship | Prepare for your dual citizenship as a Mexican-American Pt. 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/baTNcod7oLpppLc I honestly can’t think of any cons to having 2 passports/citizenships! But I’ll keep that in mind in case we ever think of any, great idea for a future video. Thanks, Lupita! Best of luck to you and your family on the house!

[@claudiagonzalez106]

how can I get the application?

[@EatBailaTravel]

You don’t need it in advance. They will provide the application during your appointment

[@claudiagonzalez106]

thank you

[@juanitosanchez9191]

hello so i got my mexican citizenship in mexico they only gave me a birth certificate, and i want to get my passaport would i stilll be able to get my passport with just the birth certificate and i was registered in mexico with dual citizenship but they only gave my mom tge birth certificate thier wont be any problem

[@EatBailaTravel]

In order to get your passport you will need your birth certificate, not sure about the second question.Can you clarify?

[@juanitosanchez9191]

I never got a letter of naturalization and i only have the mexican birth certificate can i get my mexican pasport with only my mexican birth certificate

[@ablesvision3846]

So my parents don't have to go to these appointments?

[@EatBailaTravel]

It’s my understanding that your father does not have to attend the appointment with you as long as your parents were married 6 or more months before you were born.

[@superdivemaster]

Oye ... do they take debit cards ???

[@EatBailaTravel]

Oigo! Not sure but I think so

[@irmalugo184]

Do you need to take both your parents?

[@EatBailaTravel]

Nope! At the Mexican consulate in the US they are strict about you having your father present (or a notarized letter from him), but in Mexico you’re able to do it without parents present according to my understanding

[@ericbond5276]

My amiga wants to come back to USA. Her visa and green card are expired. She lived in USA with her husband and went back to Mexico. What is the best way to come back to USA. I read about a fiancé visa. Yes, she is the one I visited to Zacatecas with.

[@EatBailaTravel]

Sorry Eric, we wouldn't know how to help with this situation.

[@ericbond5276]

@@EatBailaTravel Ok. I gave amiga a immigration lawyer phone #. They told her to reapply anew. So it rests with her. I've visited Mex City and Zac so I know her.