Counting the years
We audit permits, registrations and travel to establish what the registry will accept.
Citizenship
Spanish nationality by residence
This route rewards continuity. The core legal question is not how long you have been in Spain, but how much of that time counts as legal, continuous and effective residence.
Who this is for
- Residents approaching their qualifying date
- Applicants with periods of absence
- Applicants with gaps between permits
Absence risk
Extended time abroad can break continuity. We quantify the exposure and, where possible, remedy it.
Effective residence
Beyond paperwork, residence must be real. We prepare evidence of actual life in Spain.
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Frequently asked questions
- Do years on a student permit count?
- Treatment of study periods differs from other permits and has evolved. We assess your specific history rather than apply a rule of thumb.
- Does a short period abroad break continuity?
- Not automatically. Duration, frequency and the reasons matter, and the assessment is fact-specific.