Spanish citizenship by residence
After 10 years of legal residence (2 for Ibero-Americans, 1 if married to a Spaniard, among others), with DELE A2 and CCSE.
Requirements
- Legal, continuous residence immediately before: 10 years (5 refugees; 2 Ibero-Americans, Andorra, Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal or Sephardic; 1 in special cases)art. 22 Código Civil
- Good civic conduct and sufficient integration (DELE A2 and CCSE)art. 22.4 Código Civil
Documents we will ask for
- Full valid passportRequired
- Current TIE / permitRequired
- Legalised/apostilled and translated birth certificateRequiredSworn translationApostille or legalisation
- Criminal record certificate from country of origin (legalised/apostilled and translated)RequiredSworn translationApostille or legalisation
- Historical municipal registration certificate (padrón)Required
- DELE A2 (or equivalent) and CCSE certificates from Instituto CervantesRequired
- Proof of financial means (payslips, statements, contract)Required
- Proof of fee payment (form 790)Required
Official fees
- Application for Spanish nationality by residenceForm 790-026 · Paid by you€104.05
You pay them to the Administration. We give you the data ready and the link to the official site.
Procedure details
- How it is filed
- In person, by appointment
- Decision period
- 365 days
- If they don't answer
- It is deemed refused
Legal basis: Código Civil art. 21-22 · RD 1004/2015 art. 4-7
Where to file in your province