Spanish Citizenship:
Become an EU Citizen
The ultimate step in your Spanish journey. We assess your eligibility route and assign a specialist who handles your full citizenship application.
Citizenship routes
Your qualifying route depends on your nationality, residency history, and personal circumstances. We identify the right one for your case.
By Residency
The standard route for most non-EU nationals. After 10 years of continuous legal residency in Spain, you qualify to apply for citizenship.
By Marriage
Married to a Spanish national and living together in Spain? You qualify after just 1 year of continuous legal residency — the fastest route available.
Ibero-American & Eligible Countries
Citizens of Ibero-American nations, the Philippines, Andorra, Equatorial Guinea, and Portugal qualify after just 2 years — and may keep their original nationality.
By Descent (Option)
Children and descendants of Spanish nationals may qualify for citizenship by origin, in some cases without a residency requirement. Your specialist will assess your lineage.
What citizenship gives you
Live anywhere in the EU
Full EU citizen status — right to live, work, and study in all 27 EU member states
Vote in Spanish elections
Participate in Spanish national, regional, and EU Parliamentary elections
Pass to your children
Your children acquire Spanish citizenship by descent automatically
Strongest travel document
Spanish passport grants visa-free access to 190+ countries including the USA
Requirements
What you need regardless of which route applies to you.
- Legal residency in Spain for the required period (route-dependent)
- DELE Spanish language exam — A2 level or higher
- CCSE exam — Spanish constitutional and sociocultural knowledge test
- Clean criminal record from Spain and all countries of residence
- Proof of economic means and integration into Spanish society
- Renounce original nationality unless from a dual-citizenship eligible country
Spanish Citizenship FAQ
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a Spanish citizen?
Tell us your residency history and nationality — we'll identify your route and assign a citizenship specialist to handle your application.
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