Does My Baby Have Automatic Mexican Citizenship After Birth Abroad? 

It’s estimated that more than 12 million Mexican citizens live in the United States. This means there’re millions of Mexican-American citizens that have not reclaimed their Mexican citizenship and don’t have a Mexican passport or ID.

 

In 2026 USA, we encourage every parent to provide their kids a plan B for the unforeseen future. Not only it becomes a way to preserve and honor their roots but it becomes a way to secure healthcare and education in a second country. Mexican dual citizenship has many benefits such as access to a whole different healthcare system that grants you the possibility to include your entire family through different options. Your children’s education will also be affordable without lifelong debt while maintaining its high quality. 

 

Due to the lack of information regarding the dual citizenship process in the USA in the last century, a lot of Mexican immigrants took an alternative for their children’s paperwork that is not advised.

There were two types of parents. The ones who sneak their children into Mexico and  register their kids as Mexican born even if they were born in the states, and the ones who assume their kids are Mexican citizens just because they have Mexican parents.

 

The truth is, the first type of parents do more harm than good. No one can possibly be born in two different countries. Therefore, the “Mexican registration” that they do is against the law. Many people come to us with this type of cases, they can turn complicated for consulates but not for DNEXPRESS. 

 

This birth certificate’s that parents get their kids by sneaking them into Mexico are called “irregular birth certificates” 

 

Is There a Minimum Age Requirement for Getting Dual Citizenship?

 

No, once your baby is born they qualify for dual citizenship if at least one of their parents has a Mexican birth certificate. It’s their birth-right and their heritage. 

 

Can Babies Get a Mexican Passport?

Yes, after obtaining their Mexican birth certificates as a Mexican born abroad they qualify for a passport. They can get it at their nearest consulate and both parents are usually required to be present. 

 

Fun Fact. 

Mexico has a requirement for a children's passport. They include a picture of both parents inside the passport. 

What If My Baby Wasn’t Born in the US nor Mexico?

 

They qualify for Mexican dual citizenship regardless of their place of birth if at least one parent is a Mexican citizen. 

 

Is the process different if my child was born in a different state (California vs. Texas vs. New York, etc.)?

 

The Mexican side of the process is the same regardless of where in the U.S. your child was born. However, document requirements (like apostilles) may vary slightly by state. DNEXPRESS handles applications from all 50 states and knows exactly what's needed for your specific situation.

 

How long does the entire dual citizenship process take?

When you work with DNEXPRESS, the timeline typically ranges from 4-6 weeks for perfect cases, depending on your specific situation. We handle everything remotely, so you never have to travel to Mexico or wait in long consulate lines. We keep you updated every step of the way and expedite wherever possible.

What can my child do with Mexican citizenship that they can't do as just a U.S. citizen visiting Mexico?
So much! With Mexican citizenship, your child can:

• Own property anywhere in Mexico, including restricted coastal and border zones 
• Access affordable public healthcare through IMSS or ISSSTE
• Attend Mexican universities at local tuition rates (avoiding international student fees)
• Work in Mexico without needing work permits or visa sponsorship
• Vote in Mexican elections (once they turn 18)
• Pass birthright citizenship to their own children automatically
• Skip the foreigner immigration lines at Mexican airports
• Live in Mexico indefinitely without visa renewals

 

What if I don't speak Spanish? Can I still complete this process? 

Absolutely! You don't need to speak Spanish at all. DNEXPRESS has a fully bilingual team that handles all communication in English. All your documents will be professionally translated by certified translators as part of our service. We make the process accessible to everyone, regardless of language.

 

What's the difference between a Mexican passport and dual citizenship? 

Dual citizenship is the legal status, it means your child is recognized as a Mexican national. A Mexican passport is one of the identity documents they can obtain once they have citizenship. First, we establish citizenship through birth registration, then your child can apply for a passport, CURP, and other Mexican ID documents.

 

Can I apply for my child's dual citizenship if one or both of my parents have passed away? 

 

Absolutely. The process is still possible and we handle these sensitive cases with care. We'll need your parent's Mexican birth certificate and death certificate (if applicable), but DNEXPRESS specializes in working with families where parents are deceased or unavailable. Your child's birthright doesn't disappear, we're here to help you claim it.

 

My child is already a teenager/adult. Is it too late to apply?

It's never too late! There's no age limit for claiming Mexican citizenship by descent. We've helped clients in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and even older reclaim their heritage. Whether your child is 6 months old or 60 years old, their birthright remains the same.

 

Why Families Choose DNEXPRESS

At DNEXPRESS, we've built our reputation on one simple promise: we make the impossible possible. Our team of licensed Mexican attorneys specializes in the complex cases that consulates turn away. We've helped thousands of families, just like yours, handle every imaginable situation:

• Parents who've passed away
• Name discrepancies between U.S. and Mexican documents
• Lost or missing Mexican birth certificates
• Irregular certificates that need to be annulled
• Previous consulate rejections
• Complicated family situations

 

You never have to travel to Mexico. Everything is handled remotely from the comfort of your home. We coordinate with civil registries throughout Mexico on your behalf, manage all translations and apostilles, and keep you informed every step of the way.

 

Your Child Deserves Their Birthright

Don't let another year pass. Don't let uncertainty or past rejections hold you back. Your child's Mexican citizenship is their legal right, and we're here to help you claim it.