Application for Spanish Nationality by residence
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- We help you to obtain your Spanish nationality.
- Full management of the application.
- Your own immigration lawyer with unlimited advice.
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What is Spanish nationality by residence?
Nationality by residence is a legal process that allows you to become a Spanish citizen after having lived legally in the country and continuously for a set period of time.
This path is ideal for those who wish to set their life in Spain permanently and take advantage of all the benefits that Spanish citizenship offers.
Obtaining Spanish nationality by residence offers a significant number of benefits, such as:
- The right to vote in national and local elections.
- Full access to health and education services.
- Freedom to live and work in any EU country.
- Better security and stability in your legal status in Spain.
Conditions for applying for Spanish nationality by residence
Continuing Residency:
You must have lived in Spain continuously for 5 to 10 years. The period varies depending on your personal situation, such as if you are a citizen of an Ibero-American country or from other nationalities. Consult all the cases here.
Good Conduct:
During your time of residence in Spain, you must have maintained exemplary conduct, complying with the laws and regulations of the country.
Knowledge of Language and Culture:
In some cases, it may be necessary to demonstrate your knowledge of the Spanish language and culture as part of your integration into society.
application documents
- Full copy of valid passport.
- Residence Card (TIE or CUE in force).
- Birth certificate from the country of origin duly legalised (or apostilled if the country is part of the Convenio de la Haya) and translated into Spanish by a sworn translator in Spain, if applicable. Issued no more than 3 months in advance
- Criminal Record Certificate.
- Pay Fee 790 code 026.
- Once you have passed the 2 required exams, DELE A2 and CCSE, you will obtain a certificate to be included in your application file.
- Evidence of sufficient financial means through an employment contract or a bank certificate proving the possession of at least €25,920 for the main applicant, which is 200% of the minimum salary in Spain.
Additional documentation depending on your case
Born in Spanish territory
Birth certificate of the interested individual issued by the Spanish Civil Registry, not older than 3 months.
Those who have not exercised the right to apply for their nationality in due time
Documentation that certify having been included in one of the cases of Article 20.1 of the Civil Code: Literal birth certificate of the Spanish father/mother; birth certificate of the interested individual registered in a Spanish Civil Registry or judicial resolution stating the adoption of the interested individual.
Persons under tutorship, guardianship or non-provisional sheltering
In cases of provisional sheltering: competent Auto del Tribunal will be designating the person who is to exercise the tutorship, guardianship or provisional sheltering.
In cases of foster care by a Spanish institution: Resolution of said institution by which the tutorship, guardianship or provisional sheltering is assumed.
Refugees and stateless persons
The documentation issued by the Ministerio del Interior proving this status can replace the birth certificate and the criminal record certificate of the country of origin, and even the passport.
Married to a Spaniard
In these cases you must include the following document:
- Birth certificate of the Spanish spouse, issued by the Spanish Civil Registry, not older than 3 months.
- Marriage certificate issued by a Spanish Civil Registry, not older than 3 months.
- Certificate of cohabitation or historical empadronamiento with the spouse for the last year.
- Copy of the spouse's DNI on both sides.
Widow/er of a Spanish citizen
Spanish descendant
In these cases you must add the following document:
- Literal birth certificate of the Spanish spouse, issued by the Spanish Civil Registry.
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Spanish Nationality by residence
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Documentation and Eligibility
We will make sure that you comply with all the requirements and documents to be submitted.
Preparation of Official Forms
We take care of preparing the application form and the corresponding fee payment form.
Unlimited Advice
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Post-Approval Consultancy
You can hire services to be performed after the favourable outcome of the procedure.
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Procedures and advice-
We submit your application
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Documentation review.
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Contact with an immigration lawyer, and unlimited advice.
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Detailed information on CCSE and/or DELE exams: where to register, how to prepare.
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Review of the requested documentation to ensure that it complies with the conditions of the laws of immigration.
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Preparation of the corresponding fees.
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Online submission of the application, providing proof of registration.
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Online follow-up.
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Nationality Post-Approval
For clients only-
Passport application.
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Application for DNI.
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Appointment at the Civil Registry for the Oath of citizenship.
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Appointment for Certificate of Concordance at the Police.
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Documentation review.
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Online follow-up.
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You can book it only if you are already a client of our Spain Nationality by Residence service. Click on the button to go to the payment section.
Nationality Post-Approval
Non-clients-
Passport application.
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Application for DNI.
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Appointment at the Civil Registry for the Oath of citizenship.
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Appointment for Certificate of Concordance at the Police.
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Documentation review.
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Online follow-up.
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General Info
Depending on the person’s case, status and nationality, you usually have to reside for 1 to 10 years in Spain to obtain the nationality.
To know about the status of your nationality application in Spain, you can follow these steps:
Access the Administration Portal: Go to the official website of the Ministerio de Justicia de España (https://sede.mjusticia.gob.es). This is the website where you can carry out different formalities related to legal procedures, including Spanish nationality by residence.
Identify yourself: If you already have an account on the portal, log in with your credentials. If don’t, you will need to create an account.
Access the Nationality Section: Once in your account, look for the section related to the processing of nationality by residence applications. Generally, you will find this section in the “Extranjería” or “Nacionalidad” category.
Check File Status: Within the relevant section, you should be able to find an option to check the status of your file. You may be asked to enter your file number or other identifying information.
Check Status: Once you enter the required information, the system will provide you with an update on the status of your application. This could include whether it is in process, if further documents are required, if it has been approved or any other relevant information about it.
Updates and Notifications: In some cases, you will receive email notifications or messages in your portal account whenever there is a significant change in the status of your application. This will depend on how the system is configured and the notification policies of the Ministerio de Justicia.
In general situations, the foreigner is required to have lived in Spain continuously for at least 10 years before applying for residence. However, there are exceptions that can significantly shorten this period:
- 5 years: for recognised refugees.
- 2 years: for citizens of Latin American countries, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal, or of Sephardic origin.
- 1 year: for individuals who meet specific conditions, such as being born in Spanish territory, having been under guardianship or legal provisional sheltering of Spanish citizens, being married to a Spanish citizen for at least one year, being the widow/widower of a Spaniard, or having Spanish ancestry of certain degrees.
Knowing how long it takes to obtain Spanish nationality is a complicated process because it depends on the case. But, in general, the resolution of the application takes around 2 to 3 years in total.
Process
Assessment: Our immigration lawyer will evaluate your personal circumstances and determine the most suitable procedure for you.
Documentation: We will help you gather all the necessary documents and information required.
Application: We will complete and submit your application to the relevant Spanish authorities on your behalf.
Follow-up: Our immigration team will also monitor the progress of your application and provide updates on its status. We will assist with any additional requirements or questions from the authorities.
It is NOT included in our services:
- Translation of documents or application for criminal records (however, you can apply for this service separately).
- We do not include the Fee 790 code 026; apostilles, legalisations and/or translation of documents, cost of CCSE and/or DELE exams, criminal records, birth and marriage certificates, among others.
- The service also does not include face-to-face accompaniment to appointments.
Payment
You can see the prices in our price section.
Payments must be made by debit or credit card.
Our prices are fair and transparent: you only pay for what you need.
Our prices are fair and transparent: you only pay for what you need.
Payments must be made by debit or credit card.
Yes, you can request cancellation of the service as long as your personal lawyer has NOT started to manage your documentation to initiate the procedure.
The money will be refunded to your card in less than 14 days. See our Commercial Conditions.
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