Moving from permanent residency to Mexican citizenship involves living in Mexico for 5 consecutive years (or 2 years if married to a Mexican national or having Mexican children), passing a Spanish language and history/culture exam, and applying through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE). You must prove legal residency, have a clean criminal record, and not have been outside the country for more than 180 days in the 2 years prior to application.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE), Plaza Cedros CIVAC, Local SA-06, Avenida Eje Norte, Sur 2, Jiutepec, Morelos. The office operates Monday through Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, offering services by appointment. Appointments must be scheduled via Citas SRE or by phone at 55.893.24827
Important Notes
The new Jiutepec location is a larger facility designed to handle higher volume and modern processing (e.g., electronic passports). Appointments for all SRE offices in Morelos should be made through official channels only, as there are no fees for scheduling an appointment.
Key Requirements and Steps
1. Residency Duration: Generally, 5 years of legal, continuous residency (temporary + permanent). This is reduced to 2 years if married to a Mexican national, having a Mexican child, or having direct Mexican descendants.
Physical Presence: You must prove you have been in Mexico for at least 18 months out of the 2 years preceding your application.
Exams: You must pass a history and culture exam and a Spanish language proficiency test (reading and oral).
Documentation Requirements
- Application form (DNN-3)
- Original permanent residency card (valid for at least 180 days)
- Passport and birth certificate (translated/apostilled)*
- Documentation proving legal entry and residency history
- Proof of no criminal record in Mexico.
Cost: The filing fee at the time of this posting is approximately $3,205.00 MXN.
Once approved, you will receive a naturalization certificate and can apply for a Mexican passport.
Translation and Apostille Services
*Translation and Apostille services are available in Cuernavaca by Daniel González, the founder of LinguasPro Translations. González is a certified translator appointed by Consejo de la Judicatura Federal México and the Tribunal Superior de Justicia del Estado de Morelos for the translation of legal documents, such as birth, marriage, death certificates, apostilles needed by any State Court, National Court, Notaries, Universities, or Independent Secretariats in Mexico.
Address: 203 Calle Tabachín. 62140. Cuernavaca, Morelos
Phone: +52.777.328.3916
Website: http://www.linguaspro.com/
