What's going on?
The granting of Spanish nationality remains a process plagued by bureaucracy
In 2024, a total of 252,476 people residing in Spain obtained Spanish nationality, representing an increase of 5.1% over the previous year, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE).
69 810By residence |
20 876By option |
How can we help you?Full advice throughout the application and processing process of your Spanish nationality. |
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Advice to define initial strategyWe will analyze your personal situation to establish a clear strategy that suits your needs, time and objectives. We will draw up a plan so that you can obtain Spanish nationality in the most viable way, according to your expectations in the short, medium and long term. |
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Preparation, review and custody of documentsOur services include preparing your citizenship application and reviewing the necessary documentation to ensure that you meet all the requirements established by law. We take care of every detail to avoid mistakes that could delay your plans to obtain Spanish citizenship. |
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Enrollment and preparation of CCSE and DELE examsWe will help you with the registration process and guide you in preparing for the nationality exams, which consist of two tests: one on constitutional and sociocultural knowledge of Spain (CCSE) and another on the Spanish language (DELE A2). Both exams are developed and administered by the Instituto Cervantes. If you do not pass either exam, you will be entitled to retake it. You will not have to pay the CCSE fee again, but you will have to pay the DELE A2 fee. The latter exam is only compulsory for people from countries where Spanish is not an official or co-official language. |
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Presentation and follow-up of your nationality applicationWe represent and assist you throughout the process, answer the requirements and present the necessary writings. In addition, we receive electronic notifications and we arrange the previous appointment for DNI and Spanish passport. |
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We expedite the response to your nationality fileBy presenting a contentious administrative appeal of Spanish nationality we can help you speed up the response to your Spanish citizenship file. |
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Appeal for reconsideration or litigation in the event of refusalThe denial of Spanish citizenship is not the end of your possibilities. We can help you present a brief where arguments against the denial of your Spanish nationality are presented. |
The procedure to acquire Spanish citizenship by residence is regulated by Royal Decree 1004/2015
The new law stipulates that cases must be resolved within a maximum period of 12 months, but this is not being complied with due to the fact that the process is plagued by bureaucratic red tape. However, by appealing to the National Court, decisions on nationality can be obtained within a period of between 2 and 9 months.
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