Article 30 of the Mexican Political Constitution

Article 30 of the Mexican Political Constitution

Mexican nationality is acquired by birth or by naturalization.

A)          Are Mexican by birth:

1.  Those born in the territory of the Republic, regardless of the nationality of their parents.
2.  Those born abroad, children of Mexican parents, of a Mexican mother or of a Mexican father;
   

   Reformed fraction DOF 26-12-1969, 20-03-1997, 17-05-2021

3. Those born abroad, children of Mexican parents by naturalization, of a Mexican father by naturalization, or of a Mexican mother by naturalization, and
   

   Fraction added DOF 20-03-1997

4. Those born on board Mexican vessels or aircraft, whether warships or merchant vessels.
   

   Fraction moved DOF 20-03-1997

B)          They are Mexicans by naturalization:

1. Foreigners who obtain a letter of naturalization from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
2. A foreign man or woman who marries a Mexican man or woman, who has or establishes his or her domicile within the national territory and meets the other requirements established by law.

Reformed fraction DOF 31-12-1974, 20-03-1997

Article amended DOF 18-01-1934