Spanish citizenship: your guaranteed way to obtain an EU passport
As a Spanish citizen, you gain new rights and opportunities to live, build a career, and do business in the EU and around the world
Spain PASSPORT DASHBOARD
Mobility Score
176Visa-free
123Visa on arrival
44eTA
9Visa required
22Passport Power Rank
2World reach
88 %Why you should apply for a Spanish passport
Once you have obtained a Spanish passport, you have access to many privileges and opportunities in Europe and abroad
Free travel almost all over the world
You can visit the USA, Canada, UK, China, Australia, UAE and more than 160 other countries without a visa.
Permanent residence with your family in any of the EU countries
Citizens of the European Union can live in the chosen country of association without residence permit, search for a reason for moving and other conditions.
Prospective employment in the European Union
With a new passport you get the opportunity to freely get a job in any of the EU countries (for example, in Spain the average salary is 2200 EUR);
New business opportunities
Entrepreneurs with Spanish citizenship can represent the interests of their companies on the international market.
Receiving grants, subsidies, allowances and loans in Europe
With a Spanish passport, you have a good chance of receiving government support or investment funds for entrepreneurs.
Transferring citizenship to your descendants and spouse.
You can apply for passports for your minor children at once, while your husband/wife will receive citizenship in an accelerated procedure.
Which categories of applicants can apply for Spanish citizenship
There are several official ways to obtain citizenship in Spain
Foreigners who have been living in the country with a residence permit/permanent residence permit for 10 years or more
The standard naturalization procedure requires passing the language (DELE) and integration (CCSE) exams, as well as having no criminal record.
Spouses of citizens of the Kingdom of Spain
Husbands and wives of Spanish citizens can apply for a passport under the accelerated naturalization procedure 12 months after moving.
Persons of Spanish origin
The Democratic Memory Act provides for the repatriation of former Spanish citizens to their direct descendants without additional conditions.
Stateless persons and recognized refugees
Stateless persons and those who enjoy Spanish protection can naturalize 5 years after arriving in the country.
Availability of supporting documents
Citizenship in Spain is granted with a properly compiled dossier that includes:
- a valid passport;
- stamp duty payment receipt;
- citizenship application form;
- certificate of criminal record in the home country;
- language and integration certificates (in case of naturalization);
- metric documents (birth, marriage/divorce).
- proof of Spanish roots (in case of repatriation).
The full list of required documents depends on your personal situation and is prepared by an immigration lawyer at a consultation.
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The process of obtaining Spanish citizenship: step-by-step procedure
In order to obtain a Spanish passport, you will need to go through several official steps that require meticulous preparation. Our lawyers will guide you through each step of the procedure to ensure a successful outcome without long waiting time and unnecessary worries.
Free consultation and conclusion of the contract
At the first consultation with the lawyer, you fill out a questionnaire in which you answer the basic questions on the biography and disclose your request. Next, our specialist conducts a comprehensive work:
- studies the information, checks the data in archives and government agencies;
- determines the best Spanish citizenship programs for you and explains the nuances of each of them;
- analyzes your dossier and determines which documents must be requested through official channels;
- assesses possible risks during the procedure and develops a strategy to eliminate them;
- draws up a personalized action plan and a legal cooperation agreement.
Legal preparation of the package of documents
The correct preparation of the dossier is the main task when applying for Spanish citizenship. It is fully performed by your personal lawyer:
- recovers/requests missing certificates through civil registries and other organizations;
- organizes the correct execution of the case, provides notarized translation, apostilization;
- checks the list of documents according to your individual situation and current requirements of the Spanish legislation;
- together with you fills in official forms and applications for submission to the authorized bodies of Spain.
Submission of your application for Spanish citizenship
Your citizenship application, together with your personal file, is sent to the Spanish Ministry of Justice (Ministerio de Justicia) or the local civil registry office (Registro Civil). The process includes the following points:
- acceptance of the application by the representative of the authority and issuance of a registration number;
- verification of the submitted documents by the authorized bodies;
- passing the integration and language tests for citizenship (if required);
- waiting for the application to be processed and informing the client of the approval.
Arrival in Spain to enter the citizenship
After receiving approval on the application, you will travel with your personal lawyer to Spain for the final procedures:
- visiting the authorities on the nearest date convenient for you;
- participate in a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony;
- receive the document of accession to Spanish citizenship;
- entering your new status in the national registers.
Issuance of a Spanish and EU passport
Already in the status of a Spanish citizen, you are accompanied by an immigration specialist to obtain new European documents for yourself:
- personal identification card (DNI – Documento Nacional de Identidad);
- passport for traveling abroad;
- metric documents (if applicable);
- personal tax number (if applicable).
Upon completion of all formal procedures, you acquire the rights and opportunities of a European Union citizen, which include:
- family immigration anywhere in the EU;
- official work and business in Europe;
- access to health care and social benefits;
- opening bank accounts, deposits and loans in the European Union.
Why is it worth to cooperate with Mycitizenagency
Legal citizenship programs in Spain
We help with passport issuance only on those grounds that are regulated by European legislation.
Full support of a personal specialist
An immigration lawyer is with you at every stage of the procedure, including preparing the necessary documents.
Transparent terms of cooperation
We work with our clients strictly under an official contract, which specifies the terms of the procedure and the price of services.
Guarantee of successful results
More than 90% of our applications are approved by the competent authorities, which is confirmed by real feedback from Mycitizenagency clients.
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Frequent questions about the Spanish citizenship procedure
We have prepared answers to the most common questions about Spanish citizenship programs. Didn't find the information you need? Contact us and we will advise you on any questions free of charge.
The waiting time depends on the citizenship program chosen:
- regular naturalization requires prior residence in Spain for 10 years or more as a resident;
- 5-year waiting period for stateless persons and refugees;
- 2 years is the residency period for people from Ibero-American countries (Latin America);
- citizenship through marriage to a Spaniard is granted 12 months after moving to the country;
- repatriates are exempted from having to comply with the Kingdom’s residency requirements.
You should also take into account the timeframe for processing applications for citizenship – it is 2-3 years in case of naturalization and 6-12 months in case of repatriation.
Yes, in case of naturalization you need to pass the DELE language exam (if you are not a native speaker) at the Instituto Cervantes.
You must also take the CCSE (Conocimientos Constitucionales y Socioculturales de España), an integration test of knowledge of national history, culture and legislation.
Repatriates are not affected by these requirements.
With professional legal support, on average 9 out of 10 applications for citizenship in Spain are approved.
The main thing is to have a complete and properly executed package of documents, as well as to meet all the requirements of the chosen program, with which our immigration specialists are fully assisted.
The file of a naturalized Spaniard includes a passport, metric documents, language and integration certificates.
Repatriates need to prove their Spanish ancestry with birth certificates of their respective ancestors.
The full list of documents depends on the basis of the request and your personal situation.
Yes, as a Spanish citizen you have the right to pass on your status to your descendants.
Your children will be granted citizenship automatically and without additional requirements, unless prevented by the other foreign parent.
A child who was born in Spain to a foreign family can also expect a local passport after 12 months of residence in the country.
Children of Spanish citizens born abroad retain the right to citizenship, which can be arranged through the consulate/embassy.
The first stages of the procedure do not require your active participation.
The personal lawyer independently forms the case for citizenship, and then – goes to Spain to submit the application on your behalf under a power of attorney for representation.
However, your personal presence in Spain will be required for the final procedures (participation in examinations, swearing in and execution of European documents).
If you naturalize in Spain, you will need to renounce your passport in your home country.
Exceptions are provided for applicants from countries that have signed mutual agreements with Spain on the recognition of dual citizenship.
This mainly concerns the former colonies of the kingdom – the states of Latin America and some African republics.
In addition, such agreements are signed with France and Portugal.
There is no need for repatriates to renounce their former citizenship, if this does not contradict the laws of their native country.
Yes, Spanish citizenship gives you full access to economic rights in the European Union. You can:
- start, buy out or expand a business in any of the EU countries;
- take advantage of tax incentives and business loans;
- register commercial bank accounts on favorable terms;
- count on the support of private and public investors.
Testimonials from clients who have obtained Spanish citizenship
View allOnce, when I was a student, I lived in Barcelona and dreamed of staying there for permanent residence, but then it didn't work out - I couldn't find a good job. I thought about emigration again when my children grew up: I wanted to give them a good education and generally live in a peaceful environment. Family friends had recently moved to France, so I asked them who helped them, and that's how I found out about Mycitizenagency. It was a godsend for me: with the help of specialists, my children and I obtained EU citizenship in just 9 months and have been enjoying life in sunny Spain for six months.
I am very grateful to Mycitizenagency for their help with European citizenship. Before that, all my attempts to obtain a passport on my own ended at the stage of collecting documents - I lacked one or the other. The lawyers not only helped me, but literally did everything themselves: it was enough to put a sign a couple of times and go to get the passport. I will recommend you to everyone I know!
Thank you very much to Mycitizenagency lawyers for solving my issue. With the new passport, I no longer have to go to the consulate to apply for visas. I have already experienced the benefits of the new citizenship, having flown to Italy and the Czech Republic without any problems. Finally, I have also visited the USA: before that I could not even make a normal appointment at the embassy. For me, as a businesswoman, visa freedom is something worth paying money for
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