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Carta de Naturalización por Residencia — requirements, costs & how to apply

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

Who is eligible

Language levelB1
Criminal recordClean record / police clearance
Age range18–65

Duration & renewal

Citizenship possible after 5 years.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

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-residencia.

Sources & verification

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

Criminal record

“Presentar original y fotocopia de la Constancia de antecedentes penales federales”

Years to citizenship

“la tarjeta que acredite la condición de estancia de residente permanente, cuando menos durante los últimos cinco años inmediatos anteriores a la fecha de su solicitud”

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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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