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Carta de Naturalización por Ser Originario de un País Latinoamericano o de la Península Ibérica — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-09 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Language levelB1
Criminal recordClean record / police clearance
Age range18–60

Duration & renewal

Citizenship possible after 2 years.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://portales.sre.gob.mx/tramites-dgaj/naturalizacion/carta-de-naturalizacion-por-ser-originario-de-un-pais-latinoamericano-o-de-la-peninsula-iberica.
  3. Typical processing: ~15 days.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Years to citizenship

“Este documento se expide a los extranjeros por ser originarios de un país latinoamericano o de la península ibérica que acrediten una residencia en territorio nacional con la tarjeta expedida por la Secretaría de Gobernación que acredite la condición de estancia de residente temporal, o [...] residente permanente, cuando menos durante los últimos dos años inmediatos anteriores a la fecha de su solicitud, de conformidad con lo dispuesto por los ar”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.

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