{"id":5755,"date":"2023-11-07T12:43:13","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T10:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expatfeliu.com\/?p=5755"},"modified":"2023-11-14T11:26:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T09:26:47","slug":"spanish-nationality-by-residence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expatfeliu.com\/en\/actualidad\/spanish-nationality-by-residence\/","title":{"rendered":"SPANISH NATIONALITY BY RESIDENCE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Currently, there are various ways to acquire Spanish nationality. One of these methods is through Spanish nationality by residence, which involves meeting specific requirements to qualify. If you&#8217;re seeking more information on this topic, we provide all the details below.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expatfeliu.com\/en\/actualidad\/spanish-nationality-by-residence\/#Requirements_for_Spanish_Nationality_by_Residence\" >Requirements for Spanish Nationality by Residence<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expatfeliu.com\/en\/actualidad\/spanish-nationality-by-residence\/#What_are_the_residence_requirements_for_obtaining_Spanish_nationality\" >What are the residence requirements for obtaining Spanish nationality?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expatfeliu.com\/en\/actualidad\/spanish-nationality-by-residence\/#Exceptions_and_Conditions\" >Exceptions and Conditions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expatfeliu.com\/en\/actualidad\/spanish-nationality-by-residence\/#Are_there_exceptions_to_the_residence_requirements\" >Are there exceptions to the residence requirements?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expatfeliu.com\/en\/actualidad\/spanish-nationality-by-residence\/#Documentation_and_Process\" >Documentation and Process<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expatfeliu.com\/en\/actualidad\/spanish-nationality-by-residence\/#What_is_the_process_of_applying_for_Spanish_nationality_by_residence\" >What is the process of applying for Spanish nationality by residence?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirements_for_Spanish_Nationality_by_Residence\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Requirements for Spanish Nationality by Residence<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_residence_requirements_for_obtaining_Spanish_nationality\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What are the residence requirements for obtaining Spanish nationality? <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The general requirement to be eligible for Spanish nationality by residence is effective, continuous, and immediate residence for a period of 10 years. However, there are exceptions to this timeframe, which we will examine closely.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exceptions_and_Conditions\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Exceptions and Conditions<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_exceptions_to_the_residence_requirements\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Are there exceptions to the residence requirements? <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Exceptions to the fulfillment of the residence time vary based on the applicant&#8217;s nationality of origin, their status, and the applicable current regulations. Here are some of the exceptions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Refugees<\/strong>: Those holding refugee status need only fulfill a requirement of effective residence for <strong>5 years<\/strong> instead of 10.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Nationals of Ibero-American countries, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, and Portugal<\/strong>: Individuals from these countries must fulfill a requirement of effective residence for <strong>2 years<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Special Conditions<\/strong>: Depending on their situation, some applicants are required to provide evidence of only <strong>one year<\/strong> of effective residence. This applies to individuals born on Spanish territory, those who have not timely exercised the right to opt for Spanish nationality, individuals who have been legally under guardianship, legal representation, custody, or foster care of Spanish citizens or institutions for two consecutive years, those married to a Spanish man or woman, widows or widowers of a Spanish spouse in cases where there is no legal or factual separation, and those born outside of Spain to parents or grandparents who were originally Spanish.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documentation_and_Process\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Documentation and Process<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_process_of_applying_for_Spanish_nationality_by_residence\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What is the process of applying for Spanish nationality by residence? <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In all cases, residence must be effective, continuous, and immediate. This necessitates the provision of necessary evidence and official documentation for each application. It is essential to contact and initiate the process with specialized professionals, as the average processing time for applications is around 2 years. If documentation is not presented correctly, additional documentation may be required, or in the case of denial, recourse to legal proceedings through <strong>Administrative Litigation<\/strong> may be necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">At <strong>Expat Feliu<\/strong>, we thoroughly analyze each client&#8217;s situation to determine the applicable scenario. Furthermore, we meticulously review all necessary documentation to ensure successful outcomes in the process of <strong>obtaining Spanish nationality by residence. <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.expatfeliu.com\/en\/contact\/\">\u00a1Contact us!<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.feliu.biz\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">www.feliu.biz<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expatfeliu.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">www.expatfeliu.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Currently, there are various ways to acquire Spanish nationality. One of these methods is through Spanish nationality by residence, which involves meeting specific requirements to qualify. If you&#8217;re seeking more information on this topic, we provide all the details below. Requirements for Spanish Nationality by Residence What are the residence requirements for obtaining Spanish nationality? 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