DO YOU WANT TO APPLY FOR SPANISH NATIONALITY?
We analyze and assess your situation and trajectory in Spain to verify your chances of applying for Spanish nationality and help you with the preparation of documents and/or exams.
Depending on your original nationality, you will have to reside in Spain for a certain number of years before being able to start the process.
Applying for Spanish nationality:
- Minimum number of years of continuous residence in Spain
- CCSE Exam (not in all cases)
- DELE/A2 Spanish exam (not in all cases)
- Having valid residency (not expired)
- Fee paid
Frequently Asked Questions:
Depending on your original nationality, you must have:
- For those born in Spain; for those who have married a Spanish man or woman without being separated; for the children or grandchildren of Spanish citizens by birth; for widows or widowers of a Spanish woman or man, provided there was no legal or factual separation at the time of the spouse's death; and for those who have not exercised the option: 1 year.
- For nationals from Ibero-American countries, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal, and Sephardic Jews: 2 years.
- For those who have obtained refugee status: 5 years.
- For the rest: 10 years
If your country is Spanish-speaking, it is not necessary to take the DELE exam or, alternatively, the A2 Spanish exam. Otherwise, it would be necessary.
No. If you have completed your secondary education in Spain, you are exempt from taking the CCSE exam.
Application for Spanish Nationality
Requirements to apply for Spanish nationality
At Spain ExtranjeríaWe can help you analyze your situation and verify if you comply with the following requirements requirements to apply for spanish nationality. Basic requirements include a minimum number of years of continuous residence, cultural and language exams (in some cases), and appropriate documentation.
What are the main requirements for nationality?
To apply for Spanish nationalityIn order to apply for a visa, you must meet certain requirements such as having resided in Spain for a minimum period, having your residency in force and, in some cases, passing the DELE exams (to prove your level of Spanish) and the CCSE (on constitutional and sociocultural knowledge).
Years of continuous residence
Depending on your native nationality, you must have lived in Spain continuously between 1 and 10 years. For example, citizens of Latin American countries only need 2 years of residence to apply for nationality.
Necessary tests
In some cases, it will be necessary to approve the CCSE exam (of constitutional and sociocultural knowledge) and the DELE A2 exam (Spanish-speaking) to obtain Spanish nationality.
Documentation and fees for nationality application
We help you collect and prepare all the information you need to necessary documentation for the application for spanish nationality. In addition, we manage the payment of the corresponding fee so that you do not have to worry about any detail.
What documents do I need for Spanish nationality?
Required documents include your valid residency card, criminal record certificate, birth certificate, and in some cases, DELE and CCSE exam certificates.
Validity of residency
It is imperative that your residence is in force at the time of applying for nationality. It is not possible to carry out the procedure if the residency has expired.
Payment of the fee
The payment of the corresponding fee is an indispensable requirement to process the nationality application. We make sure that this step is completed correctly.
Frequently asked questions about Spanish nationality
At Spain Extranjeríawe answer all your questions questions about applying for spanish nationality. Here we answer some of the most common ones to help you understand the process.
How many years of residency do I need to apply for nationality?
The number of years of residence depends on your nationality of origin. For Latin American citizens, the minimum is 2 years. For citizens of other countries, a 10-year residency is generally required.
Can I apply for nationality with 1 year of residence?
Yes, if you are a refugee or if you are married to a Spanish citizen, you can apply for nationality after 1 year of legal residence in Spain.
If I am a Spanish speaker, do I need to take the DELE exam?
If you are from a Spanish-speaking country, you will not need to complete the DELE exam to demonstrate your knowledge of Spanish. However, you may need to take the CCSE exam.
Is the CCSE exam mandatory for everyone?
The CCSE exam is mandatory for most nationality applicants, except for those who have already passed it in previous procedures or certain specific cases.
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