🇲🇽 Mexico · Naturalisation
Carta de Naturalización por Haber Prestado Servicios o Realizado Obras Destacadas en Materia Cultural, Social, Científica, Técnica, Artística, Deportiva o Empresarial — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Language level | B1 |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 2 years.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://portales.sre.gob.mx/tramites-dgaj/naturalizacion/carta-de-naturalizacion-por-haber-prestado-servicios-o-realizado-obras-destacadas-en-materia-cultural-social-cientifica-tecnica-artistica-deportiva-o-empresarial.
- Typical processing: ~15 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Language level
Criminal record
Age range
Years to citizenship
“la residencia en el pais durante dos anos inmediatos anteriores a la fecha de la solicitud [residence of two years immediately preceding the application]”
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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.