Naturalisation and citizenship in Spain

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Bhavna Team

Member since 01 June 2015

BhavnaTeam23 May 2017 12:38:52

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Hello everyone,

What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Spain? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc..

What formalities are involved in the process?

What is the policy on dual-citizenship in Spain? Do you have to give up your former nationality?

What are the advantages and benefits of acquiring Spanish citizenship, in your opinion?

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Bhavna

Johncar Spain expert

Member since 25 November 2013

JohncarSpain expert25 May 2017 13:05:50

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Unless you are a national of a former Spanish colony (2 years) then you will need to live in Spain for 10 years before you can apply, and only such nationals may retain their former nationality.

You will need really good Spanish and the test has in the past few years been toughened considerably. One needs an in-depth knowledge of Spain, it’s history and culture. I know one guy who was asked, "What if the fine for urinating in the sea at Benidorm" !!!!! Why would anyone know that?

Good luck

airam33 Member

Member since 30 April 2013

airam33Member29 May 2017 15:08:52

Spanish citizenship means free movement and the right
to work in any EU country (as well as applying for benefits)
so of course they have to be strict.

We're already inundated with immigrants in Sweden

Lana_socute New member

Member since 05 May 2017

Lana_socuteNew member29 May 2017 15:17:06

Hi,
i have just come here for 2 months so i don't know exactly about that, i am a student, when i finish my studying, i have to come back my country.
I am sorry, i cannot share for you anything about this!

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