* Natural-born citizen: This means a person must be a U.S. citizen from birth. There's some debate about the precise meaning, but generally it means born in the U.S. or born to U.S. citizen parents abroad.
* At least 35 years old: The candidate must have reached their 35th birthday by the time they take office.
* A resident within the United States for 14 years: This doesn't need to be consecutive.
There are no requirements regarding schooling or prior work experience. While most presidents have had extensive experience in government or law, it's not legally necessary. Many have held positions such as governor, senator, or military leadership roles, but this is not a mandatory path.