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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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.

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How to request a police record in Spain?

The existence of an unfavorable police report is one of the most recurring justifications that motivates refusals in matters of nationality and foreigners. That police report will be unfavorable when we have a police record.

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