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    Want to become Spanish? We accompany you on the road to nationality.

    The most important procedure of your life in Spain deserves the utmost care. Your assigned lawyer prepares your file with precision and rigor, reviewing every detail so everything is correct.

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    What is this procedure?

    What is it, what is it for, and who needs it?

    What is Nationality?

    Spanish Nationality by Residence allows foreigners who have had at least 10 years of legal residency in Spain (2 years for Latin Americans, Sephardic Jews, and other specific groups) to apply for Spanish citizenship, with full rights and obligations.

    What it's used for

    • Obtain Spanish citizenship and a European passport
    • Vote in all elections and access public office
    • Freely reside and work in any EU country
    • Enjoy the full rights of a Spanish citizen

    Who needs it

    1

    Foreigners with 10 years of continuous legal residency in Spain

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    Latin Americans, Sephardic Jews, and other groups with a reduced 2-year period

    3

    People married to Spanish citizens with 1 year of residency

    We understand your situation

    Getting Spanish nationality is probably the most important procedure of your life in Spain. It's the end of a long road — years of residence, work, integration — and you deserve to do it right. We prepare your file with the utmost care because we know what it means to you. It's not just a paper: it's your future and your family's.

    The process

    How our service works

    Step 1

    Assessment

    You answer a few questions and we confirm this is the right procedure for you.

    Step 2

    Document preparation

    You upload everything to your private area and we review it.

    Step 3

    Procedure management

    We prepare documentation, payments and submission.

    Step 4

    Appointment / Resolution

    We guide you on what you need to do.

    Step 5

    Real-time tracking

    Notifications via email and WhatsApp.

    Preparation

    Documents you need

    Check the ones you already have to see your progress

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    Don't worry if you don't have all the documents. Our team will guide you to obtain or replace them.

    Reviews

    What our clients say

    "After 10 years in Spain, I'm finally Spanish. They prepared an impeccable file. Very grateful."

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    Fernando C.

    Nationality from Colombia

    "The process took a year and a half but my lawyer was attentive at all times. They notified me of every update. Very professional."

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    Raquel T.

    Nationality from Peru

    FAQ

    Frequently asked questions

    10 years general rule. 5 for refugees. 2 for nationals of Latin American countries, Andorra, Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal, Sephardic. 1 if married to a Spanish citizen, born in Spain, or didn't exercise right of option.

    Yes. The CCSE and DELE A2 (or higher) are mandatory. We guide you on how to prepare.

    Legal deadline: 1 year. In practice: 1-3 years. We keep you informed of every update.

    Ready to get started?

    File prepared and ready to submit. No bureaucracy, no errors.

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