The most common route to Spanish citizenship is citizenship by residence (nacionalidad por residencia). The period of residence required varies according to the applicant's circumstances.
Period of residence
- General rule: 10 years of legal and continuous residence
- Those married to a Spanish citizen for at least 1 year: 1 year
- Those born in Spain: 1 year
- Time spent as a student does not count towards this period
Other requirements
- A clean criminal record (from both the country of origin and Spain)
- Passing the DELE A2 Spanish exam and the CCSE exam
- Demonstrating integration into Spanish society and good conduct
How we work with you
- We calculate your period of residence and any interruptions
- We prepare your documents and submit the application
- If the decision takes too long, we assess the administrative and judicial remedies
Frequently asked questions
What happens to my Turkish citizenship?
The declaration Spain requires on acquiring citizenship and the permission procedure under Turkish law need to be assessed together. As this depends on your personal circumstances, we address it separately at the consultation.
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Requirements and amounts are updated every year. Your file is prepared under the rules in force on the day you apply.