Spanish nationality
Spanish nationality by residence is a separate procedure from residence itself.
The first review should establish the applicable residence period, the applicant's circumstances and the evidence required for the nationality application.
What should be checked
Eligibility is only the beginning.
- Your nationality and residence history in Spain.
- The continuity and legal character of the residence periods that matter.
- Your identity and civil-status documentation.
- Any administrative history or previous applications.
- The evidence required for the route that applies to you.
The applicable residence period depends on the applicant's circumstances. Do not treat a general deadline as a conclusion about an individual case.
Check the Spanish Ministry of Justice information on nationality by residence →
Prepare the file carefully
Check names, dates, validity periods and consistency across the documents before submitting an application. Missing or inconsistent evidence can create avoidable administrative problems.
Want to know which residence period applies?
Tell us your nationality, how long you have legally lived in Spain and the stage you are at.