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The naturalization program in Spain is regulated by Articles 17–28 of the Civil Code, which establish the legal framework for obtaining a Spanish passport by foreign nationals. The basic conditions for naturalization are: legal residence in Spain for 10 years, knowledge of the Spanish language at level A2, financial independence, absence of serious offenses, successful completion of the CCSE exam on Spanish history and culture, as well as a commitment to comply with the country’s Constitution. The processing time for a citizenship application ranges from 12 months to 2 years from the date of submission.
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from 10 yearsA Spanish passport grants entry without a visa to most countries worldwide, including the USA, Canada, Japan, and all Schengen Area states.
The ability to live, work, and do business in any of the 27 European Union member states.
The right to receive education and medical care within the EU under the same conditions as native citizens.
Spanish citizenship can be passed on to children regardless of their place of birth.
Protection of rights and freedoms in accordance with European legislation across all EU member states.
The possibility to retain a previous passport for citizens of Latin American countries and several other states.
Special tax conditions for new tax residents for up to 6 years.
Access to public services, social security, and an advanced transport network.
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The Spanish passport, ranked second in the global index, allows visa-free travel to 170+ countries, including EU and Schengen states, Latin America, as well as the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, China, and the UAE.
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With the support of iWorld`s lawyers, you can obtain a Spanish residence permit in three months by registering a start-up for yourself and your family members without applying for a national D visa. Resident status entitles you to visa-free access to EU and Schengen countries.
read moreAfter renewing your resident status, you continue to actively integrate into Spanish society — you learn the national language, attend social adaptation courses, earn a stable income, and pay all taxes.
After 5 years of living in Spain and complying with all social and legal requirements, you apply for permanent residence, confirming your integration, knowledge of Spanish, and stable income.
With the assistance of iWorld lawyers, you can prepare documents to obtain Spanish citizenship, including a passport, various certificates, bank statements, a DELE certificate of Spanish language proficiency at the A2 level, and confirmation of passing the CCSE exam.
Accompanied by an iWorld lawyer, you submit the completed citizenship application file to the Spanish Ministry of Justice or the local Civil Registry at your place of residence. The application review period ranges from 12 months to 2 years.
After your documents have been reviewed and your application has been approved by the authorized body, you become a full citizen of Spain and receive a passport for that country.
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Learn moreAccording to Spanish law, the period of legal residence required to apply for citizenship is 10 years for most categories of applicants.
Yes, to obtain Spanish citizenship, the applicant must renounce their original citizenship, unless they are citizens of Latin American countries, Portugal, Andorra, or the Philippines, with which Spain has dual citizenship agreements.
The required level is at least A2, confirmed by passing the DELE language exam or successfully completing an integration course.
Generally, the law requires the applicant to have permanent residence status or other proof of long-term residency for 5–10 years.
Yes, it counts if you are legally present in the country, i.e., have a residence permit, earn a stable income, and pay all taxes.
Yes, if they have continuously lived in Spain for 5 years, have Spanish language proficiency at level A2 (DELE certificate), have passed the CCSE exam on Spanish constitution and culture, and have no serious criminal record.
Typically, it takes from 12 to 24 months from the date of application to receiving citizenship status.
You can appeal the decision in an administrative court and, after addressing the reasons for refusal, reapply.
The standard citizenship application package includes a passport, residence permit card, proof of income, DELE A2 certificate, CCSE exam results, application form, photos, and other documents depending on the applicant’s situation.
Yes, provided each family member meets the naturalization requirements. Children under 18 can obtain citizenship together with their parents.
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