Spanish nationality by residence
Our expert immigration lawyers in Marbella advise and manage all the necessary procedures for their clients to obtain them Spanish nationality by residence.
What is nationality
In accordance with article 11.1 of the Spanish Constitution, Spanish nationality is acquired, retained and lost in accordance with the Spanish law, thus constituting a fundamental right.
By obtaining Spanish nationality, a series of rights are obtained, but the fulfillment of a series of obligations and duties are also imposed.
Minimum stay period in Spain to get the spanish nationality
To obtain Spanish nationality by residence, it is necessary to reside in Spain for a minimum period, and this residence must be carried out legally, continuously and immediately prior to the request.
Ten years: as a general rule.
Five years: for granting Spanish nationality to those who have obtained refugee status.
Two years: for nationals of Ibero-American countries, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal or people of Sephardic origin.
One year: the interested person meets any of the following requirements:
a) Who was born in Spanish territory.
b) Who did not properly exercise her/his right to acquire Spanish nationality by option.
c) Who has been legally subject to guardianship (under the supervision of a guardian), guardianship or foster care (the foster care that allows the reduction of legal residence to one year is one in which there is a resolution of the public entity that has in each territory entrusted with the protection of minors and foster care that is legally recognized) of a Spanish citizen or institution for two consecutive years, even if it continues in this situation at the time of the request.
d) The one who, at the time of the application, has been married to a Spaniard for a year and is not legally separated or, in fact.
e) The widower or widow of Spanish or Spanish, if at the time of the death of the spouse were not separated, in fact, or judicially.
f) Those born outside of Spain to a father or mother, (also born outside of Spain), grandfather or grandmother, provided that all of them had originally been Spanish.
Furthermore, the interested party must demonstrate good civic conduct, and a sufficient degree of integration into Spanish society.
Our expert immigration lawyers in Marbella speak German, Arabic, Spanish, French, English, Italian and Russian, and advise and help you to obtain Spanish nationality by residence in Marbella or any part of Spain.
Who can apply for spanish nationality by residence
The person interested, by himself/herself, whenever he/she is over 18 years old or is emancipated.
Older than 14 years assisted by their legal representative.
The legal representative of the minor of 14 years.
The person with the capacity modified by himself or the legal representative of said person, depending on what the sentence of incapacitation indicates.
Do not hesitate to contact our law firm in Marbella, expert in immigration, if you want our expert lawyers in Marbella, to advise you how to obtain Spanish nationality by residence.
SOURCE: MINISTERIO DE JUSTICIA SPAIN
Author: Cecilio Sánchez, lawyer in Marbella.
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