Question: How long does it take to get engaged in Mexico?

The process may take up to two weeks. If you have to go through this process, plan to have a wedding planner assist you with the details and take care of the paperwork on your behalf. After this you can be legally married. If you want to, you can get married at your local registry office, which does not cost anything.

What do I need to get married in Mexico to a Mexican?

Birth Certificate and three photocopies (Mexican Citizen). For the American Citizen: Apostilled birth certificate translated into Spanish. “FMT” form (Tourist or Residence), and a special permit to marry in Mexico issued by Mexican Immigration. Four witnesses.

Do I need a CNI to get married in Mexico?

Same-Sex Marriage: Legal; Its worth noting that your statutory declaration and Certificate of No Impediment (CNI) will both need to be legalised; There are no official residency requirements for marriage in Mexico.

Why do you need a blood test to marry in Mexico?

The blood test must be done in Playa del Carmen, or in any other place within the Mexican territory and it must be certified by a Doctor in Mexico, as required by the Civil Ministry. This is to determine blood type, H.I.V and S.T.D. Under the Mexican Law couples that test positive cannot get civilly married in Mexico.

Do you have to take a blood test to get married in Mexico?

$300 USD + taxes (per couple) fee for blood test must be taken in Mexico. To be considered valid, the test should not be taken more than 14 days prior to the ceremony. The blood will be tested for HIV, STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) and blood type.

How many witnesses do you need to get married in Mexico?

4 witnesses You will need to have 4 witnesses present at the legal ceremony, and they must have valid identification: usually a valid Passport is used, but other forms of government-issued identification would be accepted.

Can I get Mexican citizenship if I marry a Mexican?

If your spouse is a citizen, you can apply for citizenship after being married and living together in Mexico for two years. Please note that the status of your spouse needs to be legally recognized in this country.

Is it cheaper to get married in Mexico?

No, destination weddings in Mexico are cheaper. $5-7k for a destination wedding VS $35,329 is the average cost of a traditional wedding in the USA.

What happens when you marry a Mexican citizen?

When you are married to a Mexican citizen, you are required to apply for the TR visa first. After two years, you can then become a Permanent Resident. There is an exception, if you are the parent of a child born in Mexico, you can apply for Permanent Residency right away.

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