If you’ve lived in Spain for the required amount of time and are thinking of applying for Spanish citizenship, here are 12 essential articles to guide you through the process and clear up some common doubts.
If you’ve legally been resident in Spain for a certain amount of time, you may be eligible to apply for Spanish citizenship.
Generally, this is 10 years of residency for most foreign nationals, but for most Latin Americans and a small handful of other countries, only two years of legal residency is required before applying.
For non-EU citizens, getting Spanish citizenship could be a great advantage, enabling them to work and live in any country in the bloc.
If you’re thinking of applying for Spanish nationality and want to learn more about the process or if you’re trying to decide if it’s the right option for you, we have several different articles and handy guides on the topic to help you out.
Firstly, it’s important to know which foreigners can get fast-track Spanish citizenship in case you fall into one of those groups and don’t have to wait the full 10 years. This includes people from those countries mentioned above, as well as those married to a Spanish national and those born in Spain.
One of the most important articles we have on the topic is our step by step guide on how to apply for Spanish nationality which takes you through the whole process, from what you need to do, the documents that are required, as well as who can apply for it.
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Even if you yourself cannot yet apply for Spanish citizenship, you may be wondering how to apply for Spanish citizenship for a baby born in Spain to foreign parents if you have recently had a child here in Spain.
If you are eligible and have decided to apply, read our article on expert tips for ensuring you citizenship is successful first, as the process can be tricky. It includes pointers such as getting your documents apostilled, hiring a sworn translator and asking for proof from cultural groups and activities you take part in.
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In fact, we have also covered the most common mistakes made when applying for Spanish citizenship and how to avoid them, so that you don’t fall into the same traps.
Our article on the Spanish citizenship test and how to make sure you pass will also be invaluable during the process. It details how to register and what to study so that you’re successful.
You may also be wondering how good does my Spanish language level have to be to get citizenship? to see if you’re ready to apply for it, not just if you’re eligible.
Once you’ve already applied, here’s how to check the status of your Spanish citizenship application. The process can take long time, so you’ll want to stay informed and updated of your situation.
There may several doubts you have during the process such as Can you have Spanish citizenship denied for not being integrated enough?
Once you have your citizenship, the doubts don’t disappear. We also have an article on how to make sure you don’t lose Spanish citizenship if you live abroad.
Lastly, you may be aware as well that Spain technically doesn’t allow dual citizenship. Do you really have to give up your original nationality if you become Spanish?
And crucially, does Spain check if you’ve renounced your original nationality?
