Spanish nationality by residence
Nacionalidad española por residencia
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What it is
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Spanish nationality by residence requires legal, continuous residence in Spain immediately before the application for the required period (ten years as a general rule, one year in some cases such as being born in Spain or being married to a Spaniard for one year), plus good civic conduct and integration. The applicant must also swear allegiance, renounce the previous nationality (with legal exceptions) and register the acquisition.
Official wording
La obtención de la nacionalidad por residencia requiere la residencia de la persona en España durante el período de residencia exigido, según el caso, de forma legal, continuada e inmediatamente anterior a la petición, así como el cumplimiento de los requisitos de buena conducta cívica e integración.Official sources
- Where it applies
- All of Spain
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