Spanish Citizenship: requirements, procedures and real cases

How to prove your Spanish ancestry in 2026: historical documents, records and proof of origin

Knowing whether you have Spanish ancestry is essential for any application for nationality by...

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What is negative administrative silence when applying for Spanish nationality?

It is normal for administrative silence to occur during aliens procedures. In most cases it is a...

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Grandchildren's Law: what happens after the deadline and what options are available in 2026

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If I acquire Spanish nationality by residence, do I lose my nationality of origin?

Does gaining one nationality mean losing another? Few doubts are more common than this, and we...

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Spanish citizenship under the ‘Grandchildren’s Law’ in figures: what the data reveal

The cumulative figures up to the end of 2025 show that this is not a minor issue. We are...

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How to prove your Spanish ancestry: baptism certificates and historical records

For those wishing to have their Spanish ancestry recognised and apply for citizenship, whether...

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9 key aspects of Spanish nationality that you should know about

Many of you are considering or will soon be submitting an application for Spanish nationality. In...

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COVID-19: How the concepts of mobility and citizenship have changed

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Misconceptions and myths about citizenship by descent in Spain

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How to keep your Spanish nationality when living abroad

The complexities surrounding the maintenance of citizenship and nationality can be confusing and...

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How to strengthen your citizenship application under the Grandchildren Act

In 2026, the question isn’t: ‘Will I be in time for the Grandchildren’s Act?’ What matters now is...

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The dual nationality agreement between Spain and France enters into force

The dual nationality agreement that France and Spain signed in March 2021, whereby citizens of...

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Spanish passport among the most powerful in the world

One of the most important aspects when determining which are the best passports in the world is...

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Trends in the granting of Spanish nationality under the Memory Act

The fact that the Grandchildren’s Act has expired does not mean that the circumstances that made...

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10 Common mistakes when applying for Spanish nationality

While it is true that Spain has granted nationality to more people than other European nations in...

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Online meeting on Spanish nationality

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