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Immigrating to Spain<\/p>\n
There are various ways in which foreign citizens can immigrate to Spain by applying for different types of visas.
\nWhen it comes to obtaining Spanish citizenship, the procedure implies living in this country for a specific period.<\/p>\n
Ways to obtain Spanish citizenship<\/p>\n
Here are the main ways to acquire citizenship in Spain:
\n\u2022 by descent when one of the applicant\u2019s ancestors are Spanish citizens,
\n\u2022 by residence after living in Spain for a required period,
\n\u2022 by naturalization, which is usually granted by governmental decree,
\n\u2022 by investment and by marriage.<\/p>\n
Visas for obtaining citizenship in Spain<\/p>\n
The residence permit is the most popular visa under which Spanish citizenship can be acquired.
\nThis must be obtained by non-EU citizens emigrating to Spain.
\nEU citizens must register with the local authorities and wait for the imposed timeframe before applying for Spanish passports.<\/p>\n
Obtaining a Spanish passport by residence<\/p>\n
Residence remains the preferred choice of all foreign citizens immigrating to Spain.
\nOur immigration lawyers in Spain can offer detailed information on how to acquire permanent residency followed by citizenship.<\/p>\n
Obtaining citizenship in Spain by marriage<\/p>\n
Being married to a Spanish national can lead to citizenship for the foreign spouse.
\nThe main requirement for obtaining Spanish citizenship this way is for the foreign citizens to renounce their current citizenship.<\/p>\n
Citizenship through the Spanish Golden Visa<\/p>\n
The Golden Visa was created specifically for non-EU citizens seeking to obtain permanent residence followed by Spanish citizenship.
\nApplicants can also relocate with their families who will also obtain Spanish residency.
\nOur immigration lawyers can assist in applying for a Golden Visa.<\/p>\n
Timeframe to obtain Spanish citizenship <\/p>\n
These are the main requirements related to obtaining citizenship in Spain:
\n– ten years in the case of residence permit holders,
\n– two years in the case of those with Latin American descent,
\n– one year for foreign citizens born in Spain,
\n– one year for persons married to Spanish citizens.<\/p>\n
Assistance in applying for Spanish citizenship<\/p>\n