During the beginning of 2019 some really important changes and announcements were made in regards to the Spanish citizenship. If you are in the process or willing to become a Spanish national, this updates may really be of your interest.
Because the way may be much easier than what you think!
In this article we are going to briefly explain the 5 most important updates to you. So get pencil and paper!
Are you ready?
If you are obtaining citizenship by residency, and you only need to reside in Spain for one or two years to be eligible, you shouldn’t leave for more than three consecutive months.
However, more than that, it is highly recommended that in these cases you stay in Spain for at least nine months in the year.
If you need 10 years to obtain Spanish citizenship, and have already obtained the long term residency after the first five years, it is highly recommended not to leave Spain for more than 6 consecutive months at a time.
Do you have any questions? Get personalized advice from one of our immigration lawyers:
2. A NEW INITIATIVE THAT CAN RESOLVE ALL THE APPLICATIONS MUCH FASTER
The Spanish Ministry of Justice has activated a proposal that has the aim to resolve many of the Spanish nationality application procedures much faster.
By hiring from 60 to 80 individuals that would work just for that, it is highly possible that your filed application will be resolved in the upcoming months, if this proposal is accepted on the Government annual budgets.
There is no denying the fact that this will highly benefit you, as the related bureaucracy will work more efficiently, hence making it possible for you to get your citizenship in a record time.
Right now, the Ministry of Justice is working on applications from the second semester of 2015. That is why we will now start seeing applications from 2016 getting resolved.
Furthermore, this will also affect all the visa appeals that were suffering important delays. Under the new initiative, they will also start getting resolved as soon as possible.
Remember that you can check the status of your citizenship file here.
3. JUST 2 YEARS IN SPAIN FOR THOSE WITH A DUAL NATIONALITY
No matter if you had a dual nationality or not, you had to stay 10 years in the country in order to get Spanish citizenship.
But under the new changes in the regulation, if you have another nationality, things may be better for you.
If the other nationality that you possess is one that just requires 2 years in Spain for obtaining citizenship, you can come under this ordering and avoid spending 10 years in Spain.
4. AVOID GETTING YOUR APPLICATION REJECTED DUE TO RESIDENCY ISSUES
Until the end of 2018, if during the Spanish nationality application procedure you lost your residency status (maybe because you didn’t renew your current permit); your application could get rejected.
Nevertheless, after the beginning of 2019 that changed.
Now it won’t be a problem. If you meet all the requirements that can grant you Spanish citizenship, you can lose your resident status and still get the nationality.
5. EASILY AVOID TAKING THE NATIONALITY EXAMS
In the case that you finished secondary school (ESO), high-school, any vocational training course or you obtained a degree in Spain, you could avoid taking the Spanish nationality exams.
Nevertheless, you had to initiate a legal procedure so you could accredit your situation.
But now there is no need to go with that extra step.
You only need to include your educational diplomas on your application, and that’s it!
DO YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR APPLICATION? LET US KNOW!
If you would like to avoid all the related hassle of preparing the required documents and sending them to the corresponding authorities, let us help you out!
Because getting Spanish nationality can be something easy.
If you exactly know how to do it.
That is why, relying on an expert team of immigration lawyers in Spain can help you out immensely.
We will make sure you meet all the requirements and guide you step by step throughout the process!
Get in touch with our lawyers and let us guide you step by step:
Hello Sir/Madam,
My names are Smart Uzondu Nwokodiuko with resident number Y2750453N originally from Nigeria. I have a step daughter who has lived in Spain(Barcelona) for 18 years. All her education is here. She is 20 years now,Do you know/can you believe that until now Spanish government is still denying her resident?
I want her to apply for nationality because she has lived all her life here, how can i handle this situation?
Waiting to receive your favourable response.
Thanks
smart
Hi Smart!
As your situation is really specific, one of our lawyers should analyze it carefully. For that, we would really appreciate if you could send us an email at [email protected]
We will give you a detailed answer of what to do.
Thanks a lot!
hello sir
I got my 1st residency in june 2007.
I got permanent residecy in 2012.
Then changed larga duracion EU in june 2013
I submitted my nationlity In Mar2018. (after 10 year 9month)
when i went for my 2nd permanet residcy they said your last residency(larga duracion EU which i got in 2013) is cancalled. They cancalled it in june 2018. As i recvd letter by ministery issued in 2018(due to contract de terbajo).
My question is
Should i hope for nationality as i passed about 11 years legally. (2007-2018). They cancelled residency in 2018.
Your urgent response will be highly appreciated.
Thanks and awiting
Mahmood
In case your residence permit was cancelled it is quite likely your citizenship will be as well. If you have more questions, you can write us at [email protected]
HELLO SIR
They cancelled residency in 2018, but my spent time till2018 is 11 years. So have i right nationality?