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La CEO de Martínez & Caballero Abogados imparte la charla gratuita "

Resounding success in the first free face-to-face talk on Spanish nationality at Martínez & Caballero Abogados

Last Monday, September 8, the first edition of the free in-person talk "Your path to Spanish nationality - Everything you need to know" took place at the offices of Martínez & Caballero Abogados, in the heart of Barcelona. The event was given by Diana Caballero, expert lawyer in foreigners, CEO and founding partner of the firm, who shared with the attendees all the secrets and steps necessary to successfully achieve the Spanish nationality by residence. A well-received event in…
September 9, 2025 Foreigner, Spanish nationality, Spanish Passport
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Inmigrante se presenta al examen CCSE para adquirir su nacionalidad española

Everything you need to know about the CCSE exam process

Are you preparing your process to obtain Spanish nationality? One of the fundamental steps is to pass the CCSE exam. In this blog, I will guide you through the whole process: from what the exam is, how to prepare, the day of the test and what to do afterwards. Read on to get all the information you need! What is the CCSE exam? The CCSE (Conocimientos Constitucionales y Socioculturales de España) is an exam that evaluates your…
July 28, 2025 CCSE, CCSE Exam, Foreigner, Spanish nationality, Spanish Passport
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Preparación para la prueba CCSE y nacionalidad española

Exemptions from the CCSE and DELE exams in the application for Spanish Nationality by Residence.

When applying for Spanish nationality by residence, one of the fundamental requirements is to pass two tests: the CCSE exam (constitutional and sociocultural knowledge of Spain) and the DELE exam (Spanish language level, minimum A2). However, not everyone is obliged to take them. What are the CCSE and DELE exams? CCSE: Evaluates your knowledge of the Constitution and the social and cultural reality of Spain. DELE (level A2 or higher): Accredits your proficiency in Spanish language. Both exams, administered…
July 11, 2025 CCSE, CCSE Exam, Foreigner, Spanish nationality
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Los latinoamericanos pueden tener nacionalidad española en 2 años

How to Obtain Spanish Nationality in Record Time as a Latin American

For many Latin Americans, obtaining Spanish nationality is a dream that opens doors to new opportunities in Europe. Fortunately, citizens of Latin American countries have certain advantages in the process, which can significantly shorten the time needed to obtain Spanish citizenship. In this blog, we will explain the necessary steps and offer practical advice so that Latin Americans can obtain Spanish nationality in record time. Advantages for Latin Americans One of the main advantages for citizens of Latin…
August 29, 2024 CCSE, CCSE Exam, Foreigner, Spanish nationality, Spanish Passport
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The Expiry of the Documents Required to File for Spanish Nationality

Obtaining Spanish nationality is a meticulous process that requires the presentation of a series of essential documents. The validity of these documents is crucial, as their expiration can be a significant obstacle on the path to Spanish citizenship. In this blog, we will address the importance of the validity of the documents required to apply for Spanish nationality, detail the validity periods of the most common documents and provide practical tips to ensure that all documents are in order at…
July 25, 2024 Documents, Foreigner, Spanish nationality
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How to Pass the CCSE and DELE Examinations for Spanish Nationality

Obtaining Spanish nationality is a process that involves fulfilling several requirements, including passing two fundamental exams: the CCSE (Conocimientos Constitucionales y Socioculturales de España) and the DELE (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera). These exams are mandatory and are designed to ensure that applicants have a basic knowledge of the Spanish language and the culture, society, and constitution of Spain. In this blog, we will provide you with a detailed guide to help you pass both exams and move you…
July 4, 2024 CCSE, CCSE Exam, Foreigner, Spanish nationality, Spanish Passport
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Inmigrante esperando su informe de arraigo social

THE SOCIAL ARRAIGO REPORT

What is it and what requirements do you have to meet? The Arraigo Report is a document that serves to prove social integration in the process of obtaining an exceptional temporary residence permit (social roots). To process it, we must make an appointment at the Town Hall. It is important to know that in order for it to be processed, you must be a non-EU foreigner. In addition, you must be of legal age (or over 16 with the…
February 27, 2021 Authorization, Foreigner, News and Current Events, Residency, Spanish nationality
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ACQUISITION OF SPANISH NATIONALITY BY RESIDENCE

Obtaining Spanish nationality by residence requires examining the period of residence of the interested party in Spain during the times established by law. GENERAL NORM The general rule tells us that we can process Spanish nationality if we have been residing in Spain legally, continuously and immediately prior to the request for ten years. EXCEPTIONS This is the general rule, but there are exceptions in which the filing deadlines are shortened: Five years: for those who have obtained refugee status…
October 25, 2020 Foreigner, News and Current Events, Non-community, Residency, Spanish nationality
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IMMIGRATION NEWS

FOREIGN NEWS: INSTRUCTION DGM 8/2020 ON THE RESIDENCE IN SPAIN OF THE PARENTS, NATIONALS OF THIRD COUNTRIES, OF MINORS CITIZENS OF THE UNION, INCLUDING SPANIARDS A) MINORS NATIONALS OF AN EU COUNTRY (THEY DO NOT HAVE SPANISH NATIONALITY) FAMILY ROOTS: The figure of family roots has been, to date, giving legal coverage to the residence permits of parents, nationals of third countries, of Spanish minors. What was family roots? We processed family roots when we, as undocumented persons,…
October 18, 2020 Foreigner, News and Current Events, Non-community, Spanish nationality
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exemption from taking the ccse exam to obtain Spanish nationality

Dispensation to take the CCSE exam to obtain Spanish nationality

There have been many doubts regarding the new procedure for obtaining Spanish Nationality, and specifically, many of our clients come to our office to ask us about the tests that have to be done in order to apply for it.
August 8, 2018 Foreigner, News and Current Events, Spanish nationality
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