Services
Spanish citizenship
By residence, by option or by naturalization letter: we guide you from application to oath, including the shorter residence periods available to certain nationalities.
Citizenship
The final step of your life in Spain
Becoming a Spanish citizen means permanently consolidating your life in Spain, with full rights as a citizen of Spain and of the European Union.
The general requirement is ten years of legal residence, reduced to two years for nationals of Ibero-American countries, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea and Portugal, and for Sephardic Jews. We assess your case and prepare a complete file to avoid delays.
What we handle
Routes to citizenship
I
By residence
Ten years in general, two for Ibero-American nationals and one year in cases such as marriage to a Spanish citizen or birth in Spain.
II
By option
For children of Spanish citizens and other cases set out in the Civil Code.
III
Naturalization letter
Discretionary grant in exceptional circumstances.
IV
DELE and CCSE exams
Guidance on the language and constitutional knowledge tests, and on the exemptions that apply.
V
Oath and Civil Registry
We assist you with the oath or promise and with registration at the Civil Registry.
VI
Citizenship appeals
Defense against refusals and against delays in the decision.
How we work
A clear method, from start to finish
01
Case assessment
We analyze your personal, family and professional situation to identify every possible route.
02
Strategy
We propose the strongest option, with requirements, timelines and fees clearly explained.
03
A flawless application
We prepare and review every document so your application is complete and well-founded.
04
Follow-up
We monitor your file until a decision is issued and advise you on the next steps.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, answered
How many years of residence do I need?
As a rule, ten years of legal, continuous residence immediately before the application. The period is five years for refugees; two years for nationals of Ibero-American countries, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal and Sephardic Jews; and one year in cases such as being born in Spain or being married to a Spanish citizen.
Can I keep my US or Canadian citizenship?
Spanish law generally requires applicants to renounce their previous nationality, except for nationals of Ibero-American countries, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea and Portugal. How that declaration affects your US or Canadian citizenship depends on the laws of those countries, so it is worth reviewing your case before applying.
Do I need to take an exam?
Most applicants must pass the CCSE test on Spanish constitutional and sociocultural knowledge, and the DELE A2 Spanish language exam unless they are nationals of a country where Spanish is an official language.
Shall we talk about your case?
Tell us about your situation and we will advise you on the best route to reach your goal in Spain.