Spanish Nationality by Residence

From living in Spain to belonging here.

You have built your life in Spain. We build the legal case that turns it into a Spanish passport, with lawyers who check every year of your residence before the Ministry does.

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100% online process 4.9★ from 85 reviews 30+ nationalities
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Is this for you?

Does this sound familiar?

You have lived in Spain for years, but you are still renewing a card to stay in your own home.

You are not sure whether a late renewal, a student period or a long trip could ruin your application.

You want to apply once, do it right, and never think about residence permits again.

Imagine being Spanish…

The country you chose finally chooses you back.

A passport that opens the world

A passport that opens the world

One of the strongest passports on the planet, with visa-free travel to most countries.

Live and work anywhere in the EU

Live and work anywhere in the EU

Full European citizenship: move, work or study in any EU country, no permits needed.

Have a voice in your country

Have a voice in your country

Vote in Spanish and European elections, and access public sector careers.

Your children, Spanish from birth

Your children, Spanish from birth

Future children are born Spanish, and your family plans become simpler.

No more renewals. Ever.

No more renewals. Ever.

Forget TIE appointments, expiry dates and fingerprints. Your status is permanent.

Some nationalities must renounce their previous nationality at the oath. Nationals of Ibero-American countries, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal and France can keep it. We confirm what applies to you in your assessment.

The part nobody tells you

Most refusals are avoidable.

Most refusals do not come from a lack of integration. They come from something in your history that does not add up, and you only find out months later.

  • A renewal filed a few weeks late that broke your continuous residence
  • Years on a student stay that do not count as legal residence
  • An old police record, a fine or a name spelled differently across documents
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The people behind your application

Raquel Carmona Flaquer, immigration lawyer
Raquel Carmona FlaquerLawyer, Figueres Bar no. 829 · Immigration & Nationality
Rafael Pazos, Global Mobility Consultant
Rafael PazosGlobal Mobility Consultant · Immigration & Nationality
Before you pay the fee

Find out if you can apply now.

You are likely ready

  • 10 years of legal residence, or 2 if you are from Ibero-America, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea or Portugal
  • 1 year if married to a Spaniard, born in Spain or a grandchild of a Spaniard by origin
  • 5 years if you have refugee status
  • Your residence card is valid today and was renewed on time
  • You have passed, or can pass, the DELE A2 and CCSE

Not yet, or needs a strategy first

  • Part of your time in Spain was on a student stay
  • A renewal was filed late or your card expired at some point
  • Long absences from Spain in recent years
  • Arrests, fines or criminal records, even if cancelled
  • Your residence card is expired or pending renewal
Free eligibility assessment

Stop guessing. Get a real answer.

Tell us how long you have lived in Spain, under which permits and your nationality. A lawyer reviews it and tells you whether you can apply now, what could put the application at risk and the smartest next step.

  • A clear yes, no, or "not yet, here is what to fix first"
  • The exact residence period that applies to your nationality
  • Whether you may be exempt from the DELE or CCSE
  • No cost, no obligation
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Step 1 to your Spanish passport

Am I eligible for Spanish citizenship?

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From application to oath

The paperwork is ours. The passport is yours.

How we work: the INSIDER method

Seven stages. You only gather a few documents.

INSIDER is our method: a meticulously managed legal process, built around your residence history, not a generic checklist.

IInitial Eligibility AssessmentYour residence years, checked first.

A short assessment tells us whether your residence history already meets the period that applies to your nationality, or what needs to happen first.

What you getA clear yes, no, or "not yet, here is what to fix first".

NNavigate Your Legal StrategyThe consultation where we ask what nobody else asked.

We review every permit, renewal and absence, plus any record that could affect the outcome, and decide when and how to apply.

The resultThe right moment to file, with every risk identified.

SShape Your Spain StrategyNationality joined up with your family and your life in Spain.

We look at your spouse and children, dual nationality and any pending residence renewal, so the application fits your whole situation.

Good to knowNationals of Ibero-American countries, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal and France can keep their nationality.

IIndividual Action PlanApproach, scope, fees and next steps, in writing.

Your tailored checklist: certificates, apostilles, translations and the DELE A2 and CCSE exams, or a justified exemption where it applies.

The resultNo missing documents, no wasted translation costs.

DDocument OnboardingYour platform, your checklist, our review of every file.

You upload your documents to our platform. We check names, dates and consistency across every certificate before anything is filed.

The resultA consistent file, with nothing for the Ministry to question.

EExpert Review & FilingA second review, then a lawyer files for you.

An independent second review by our legal team, then we file your application electronically with the Ministry of Justice and answer any request for documents within the deadline.

The resultA complete application from day one.

RRegistration as a Spanish NationalOath, Civil Registry, DNI and passport.

After approval we guide you through the oath and your registration as a Spanish national in the Civil Registry, then your DNI (Spanish national identity card), Spanish passport and concordance certificate.

What you getYour Spanish passport, with every step closed.

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Pricing, matched to your file

The right level of support for your file.

Not every nationality file carries the same risk. After reviewing your residence history we recommend the plan that fits, and confirm the exact fee in writing before you commit.

Files without incidents

Pro

€750–€950Per applicant

Initial consultation (€150) deducted in full

For applicants who meet the requirements and want a secure, end-to-end filing.

  • Legal consultation and eligibility study
  • Preparation and filing of your nationality application
  • Post-approval support and management of your oath appointment
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  • Legal consultation and eligibility study of your residence history
  • Preparation and filing of your nationality application
  • Document review and follow-up of your file with the Ministry of Justice
  • Response to standard requests for information or documents
  • Post-approval support and management of your oath appointment
Check if Pro fits
Files that need reinforcing

Plus

€1,025–€1,450Per applicant

Initial consultation (€150) deducted in full

For applicants who want to strengthen their application, or need to resolve issues before filing.

  • Everything included in the Pro plan
  • Personalised cover letter and preventive legal arguments filed with your application
  • Extended audit of your residence history and absences from Spain
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  • Preparation of additional supporting evidence
  • Reinforced legal review before filing
  • Cancellation of Spanish criminal records, where applicable (standard procedure)
Check if Plus fits
Families & long-term plans

Elite

On requestQuoted for your family or plan

Family pricing quoted with your case

For families applying together, or for those who want their whole path to Spanish citizenship planned from the day they arrive.

  • Everything included in the Plus plan
  • Nationality applications for the whole family, coordinated in a single strategy
  • Migration plan from arrival: the right residence permit, renewals and timeline, built so every year counts towards citizenship
See everything in Elite
  • Tailored legal strategy and full risk analysis
  • Handling of complex immigration history and records
  • Advanced evidence dossier and special legal arguments
  • Handling of extraordinary requests within the agreed scope
  • Priority attention from your responsible lawyer
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Ranges reflect the complexity of your file. We recommend the plan after assessing your case, so you never pay for support you do not need.

~€104
Government application fee (Modelo 790, code 026)
~€85
CCSE exam (Constitutional and Sociocultural Knowledge of Spain)
Varies
DELE A2 Spanish exam (Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language), by exam centre
Varies
Apostilles and sworn translations, by country and volume
What is not included in any plan

Government fees, exam fees, sworn translations, apostilles, legalisations and other third-party costs are not included in our legal fees. Administrative appeals and court proceedings (contentious-administrative appeals) are not included in any plan and are quoted separately if needed. Cancellation of criminal records covers the standard procedure only; any additional criminal proceedings are quoted separately. No plan guarantees the outcome: the decision belongs to the Ministry of Justice.

Before you decide

Questions people ask us first.

How long does the nationality process usually take?

The legal deadline is one year, and timelines depend on each case. Many applications we manage are resolved within 4 to 5 months from submission, because the file arrives complete and well structured.

Can I apply if my case is not straightforward?

Yes. Many clients come to us precisely because of absences, late renewals, student periods, records or documents from several countries. These situations need legal analysis, not automated filings.

Do I need to take the CCSE and DELE exams?

Not always. Nationals of Spanish-speaking countries are exempt from the DELE, and other exemptions may apply. We assess yours and prepare the request when applicable.

Will I have to give up my current nationality?

Only if your country is not on the list of exceptions. Nationals of Ibero-American countries, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal and France can keep it.

Is the process handled entirely online?

Yes. The application is submitted electronically and we manage the procedure remotely. You only attend in person for the DELE A2 and CCSE exams, if they apply to you, and for the oath.

Do you assist after the nationality is granted?

Yes. Our support continues through the oath, birth registration, DNI, Spanish passport and concordance certificate.

Can you guarantee approval?

The final decision always rests with the Ministry of Justice. What we control is the quality of the file: we only file once your case is complete, consistent and legally supported, and if there is a refusal we analyse the strongest next step.

How do we start?

With a free eligibility check, followed by a legal assessment that confirms eligibility, timing and the best approach for your case.

Free guideWant to understand the whole procedure first?Read our complete guide to Spanish citizenship by residence: residence periods, exams, documents and timeline.Read the complete guide →
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Your next step

Start with one honest answer.

Tell us about your years in Spain. We will tell you whether you can apply, and what it takes to get your Spanish passport.

Free eligibility assessment · Consultation fee deducted in full if you proceed

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