Can a Foreigner Register a Child Born in Mexico? Everything You Need to Know

If you’re a foreigner living in or visiting Mexico and your child was born here, you may be wondering how to properly register their birth and whether your nationality affects the process. Good news: it’s possible, and we can guide you through it.

Who Can Register a Birth in Mexico?

According to Mexican law, any child born on Mexican territory has the right to be registered, regardless of the parents’ nationality.

That means:

• Both Mexican and foreign parents can register their child.
• The child receives a Mexican birth certificate.
• The child automatically acquires Mexican nationality by birth.

What Nationality Will the Child Have?

Children born in Mexico are Mexican by birth, even if both parents are foreign. Depending on your country’s laws, your child may also be eligible for dual citizenship.

You can check the complete Guide to Obtain Visas, Residences in Mexico and Immigration

Why Work with J. L. Immigration Services?

We are an experienced immigration law firm based in Cancún that has helped dozens of international families register their children’s births and navigate dual nationality processes.

We handle:

• Appointment scheduling at the Civil Registry.
• Document review and translation.
• Personalized legal advice for dual nationality.

Ready to Register Your Child?

Don’t let legal paperwork delay your child’s future. Contact J. L. Immigration Services today — we make the process simple, legal, and stress free.

What benefits do foreign parents of children born in Mexico obtain?

Parents of children born in Mexico can obtain permanent residence and subsequently obtain Mexican naturalization.

Parents of children born in Mexico despite their irregular or tourist status can obtain permanent residence for having a child born in Mexico.

We resolve some of the most frequent doubts in this regard:

• Does my son born in Mexico, son of immigrants, have Mexican nationality? Yes, because he was born in national territory.

• In the event that I am a foreigner and if I am in an irregular situation, will my child born in Mexico acquire the Mexican nationality?

Yes, If your child is born in Mexico, he is Mexican by birth, regardless of the immigration status of his parents.

Migratory Procedures In Cancun, Mexico

You need to register your baby born in Mexico in Cancun, contact us!

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