Spanish nationality by residence » Additional documents

I. Refugees

Identity card of foreigners stating their refugee status.

Blue Passport of the 1951 Geneva Convention (if available).

 Certificate from the Asylum and Refuge Office of the Ministry of the Interior (this certificate will be valid for six months from the date of issue) stating:

1. 1. 1. Name and surname.
      2. Date and place of birth.
      3. Parents' names.
      4. That she maintains her refugee status.

II. Born in Spanish territory.

Literal birth certificate of the interested party registered in the Spanish Civil Registry

Those who have not timely exercised the power to choose.

Birth certificate of the Spanish father / mother.

Literal certificate of birth of the interested party registered in a Spanish Civil Registry or judicial resolution stating the adoption by Spanish or the recognition of filiation.

III. People under guardianship, guardianship or non-provisional care.

In family foster care cases:

Order of the competent Court appointing the person who is to exercise guardianship, guardianship or fostering.

IV. In cases of fostering by Spanish Institution:

Resolution of said Institution assuming guardianship, guardianship or fostering.

V. Married to Spanish.

Literal birth certificate of the Spanish spouse issued by the Spanish Civil Registry.

Literal marriage certificate issued by the Spanish Civil Registry.

Certificate of cohabitation or joint registration with the spouse.

VI. Spanish widower

Literal birth certificate of the spouse issued by the Spanish Civil Registry.

Literal marriage certificate issued by the updated Spanish Civil Registry, that is, issued on dates close to the nationality application.

Death certificate of the spouse.

Certificate of joint registration or coexistence on the date of death of the spouse.

VII. Descendant of Spanish

Literal birth certificate of the Spanish father / mother.

Literal birth certificate grandfather / grandmother, only when one of them, or both, are Spanish ancestors. In this case, the birth certificate of the father / mother of Spanish descent must also be presented, whether or not he / she was Spanish.

VIII. Sephardim

 Documentation proving Sephardic status in accordance with the provisions of article 1.2 of Law 12/2015, of June 24, regarding the granting of Spanish nationality to Sephardim originating in Spain.

Do not hesitate to contact our law firm in Marbella, expert in immigration, if you want our expert lawyers in immigration in Marbella, to advise you on how to obtain Spanish nationality by residence.

Author: CECILIO SÁNCHEZ, Lawyer in Marbella