Preparation
Eligibility audit, document plan and examination scheduling.
Guide
The Spanish citizenship process
The process is largely electronic but not simple: it combines document gathering abroad, examinations, an electronic filing and a final registry appointment.
Informational guide. This page is explanatory. Advice on your specific situation is given in consultation.
Who this is for
- Applicants at any stage
- Clients whose file has stalled
Filing
Electronic submission with the complete evidence file and payment of fees.
Examination
Reports are requested from several authorities; requests for further evidence are common.
Grant and oath
Swearing, registration and issuance of Spanish civil status documents and passport.
How it works
The process, step by step
- 01
Eligibility and residence audit
- 02
Document gathering and legalisation
- 03
Examinations where required
- 04
Electronic filing and monitoring
- 05
Grant, oath and registration
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Frequently asked questions
- What happens if additional documents are requested?
- Requests carry short deadlines. Missing one can archive the file, which is why we monitor notifications on your behalf.
- Is a decision guaranteed within a set time?
- There is a legal maximum, but practice diverges from it. Where the delay is excessive, there are procedural remedies we can pursue.