Spanish Citizenship in 2026
Obtain Spanish citizenship legally, with full access to work, education, and social rights in the EU
Full turnkey support: from analyzing your situation to submitting documents and taking the oath without delays
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Main Ways to Obtain Spanish Citizenship:
- By origin (Por origen)— children of Spanish citizens automatically obtain citizenship; children born in Spain may obtain citizenship under certain conditions
- By residence (Por residencia)— for foreigners who have legally lived in Spain for a specific period: 10 years standard, 5 years for refugees, 2 years for citizens of Latin America, 1 year for spouses and children of Spanish citizens
- Through marriage to a Spanish citizen (Por matrimonio)— officially registered marriage for at least 1 year and residence in Spain for at least 1 year
- Through recognition of special merits or historical categories— descendants of Sephardic Jews or individuals repressed during the civil war, requiring confirmation of historical documents and lineage
Advantages of Spanish Citizenship
- Full right to work and study in any EU country
- Access to healthcare, social security, and pensions
- Participation in elections and political life
- Freedom of movement within EU countries without visas
- Opportunity to open and operate a business throughout the EU
Application Process:
Document collection
We provide you with a precise list of required documents for your specific type of citizenship application and assist with obtaining and translating them if necessary
Submission to the Ministerio de Justicia
Our Spanish lawyer reviews all documents and submits your application online using a qualified electronic signature
Payment of government fees
We handle the payment of your government fee, which is included in the service cost, so you don’t need to worry
Application review
(from 3 months to 1 year)
(from 3 months to 1 year)
Processing time does not depend on you or your representative, but on the accuracy and completeness of the documents
Oath of allegiance to Spain and registration
We arrange your appointment for the oath at the Registro Civil or with a notary
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- In most cases — from 10 years of residence.
- However, for citizens of Latin American countries and in some other cases, the period is reduced to 2 years.
- You should also consider the application processing time — usually from 3 months to several years.
Yes, in some situations:
However, such cases require proper document preparation and strategy — we help determine whether you qualify for a faster process.
- marriage to a Spanish citizen
- Spanish ancestry
- special grounds
However, such cases require proper document preparation and strategy — we help determine whether you qualify for a faster process.
Spain generally requires renunciation of previous citizenship.
There are exceptions for citizens of certain countries (for example, Latin American countries). Everything depends on your situation — we assess this in advance.
There are exceptions for citizens of certain countries (for example, Latin American countries). Everything depends on your situation — we assess this in advance.
Yes, generally required:
- DELE exam (Spanish language)
- CCSE exam (knowledge of the Constitution and culture of Spain)
No, to apply for citizenship you must have legal status in Spain and a confirmed period of residence.
If your status has been нарушен — you must first restore legal status.
If your status has been нарушен — you must first restore legal status.
The most common are:
- errors in documents
- insufficient period of residence
- issues with residence status
- incorrect application submission
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