{"id":3992,"date":"2025-02-03T09:01:12","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T09:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barclier.com\/servicio\/spanish-nationality\/"},"modified":"2025-07-10T15:23:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T15:23:09","slug":"spanish-nationality","status":"publish","type":"servicio","link":"https:\/\/barclier.com\/en\/service\/spanish-nationality\/","title":{"rendered":"Spanish Nationality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At Barclier we guide you through every step of the process to obtain Spanish nationality. Our team of experts takes care of the administrative formalities, advises you on the requirements and deadlines, and ensures that you comply with all current regulations. Whether by residence, marriage or option, we are here to provide you with a clear and uncomplicated process, so that you can enjoy all the rights and benefits that Spanish nationality grants.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Obtaining Spanish Nationality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To obtain <strong>Spanish Nationality<\/strong>, there are several ways: by residence, origin, option, letter of nature or possession of state. The process varies according to each case, but generally requires a period of legal residence in Spain, good civic conduct and the passing of exams such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/examenes.cervantes.es\/es\/ccse\/examen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCSE <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/examenes.cervantes.es\/es\/dele\/que-es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DELE ( <\/a>if applicable). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" data-id=\"3640\" src=\"https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/beach-5696492_640.jpg\" alt=\"obtain Spanish nationality\" class=\"wp-image-3640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/beach-5696492_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/beach-5696492_640-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" data-id=\"3643\" src=\"https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/family-2485714_640.jpg\" alt=\"obtain spanish nationality family\" class=\"wp-image-3643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/family-2485714_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/family-2485714_640-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements to apply for Spanish Nationality by Residence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Legal and continuous residence in Spain<\/strong> for 10 years (terms reduced to 5, 2 or 1 year in certain cases).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Good citizenship<\/strong> and no criminal record.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Passing the<\/strong> CCSE (constitutional and sociocultural knowledge) and DELE (level A2 of Spanish, if you are not a Spanish speaker) <strong>exams<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Justification of financial means and roots in<\/strong> Spain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spanish Nationality Exam 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To obtain <strong>Spanish nationality by residence<\/strong> in 2025, it is necessary to pass two exams administered by the Instituto Cervantes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spanish Constitutional and Sociocultural Knowledge Test (CCSE)<\/strong>: Evaluates knowledge of the Spanish Constitution and Spanish social and cultural reality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diploma de Espa\u00f1ol como Lengua Extranjera (DELE) level A2 or higher<\/strong>: This diploma certifies a basic level of proficiency in Spanish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spanish Nationality Consultation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To check the status of your <strong>Spanish Nationality<\/strong> application, you can do so in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Online: Through<\/strong> the electronic office of the Ministry of Justice<a>(C\u00f3mo va lo m\u00edo<\/a>). You will need your file number and digital certificate. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By telephone:<\/strong> Calling the Ministry of Justice at 902 007 214 or 91 837 22 95.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In person:<\/strong> At the Territorial Management of the Ministry of Justice or at the Civil Registry where you filed the application.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need help, <strong>Barclier<\/strong> will guide you through the whole process, contact us! <\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2147857284.jpg\" alt=\"lawyer for foreigners for Spanish nationality\" class=\"wp-image-3649 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2147857284.jpg 667w, https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2147857284-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spanish Nationality Examination Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spanish Nationality Exam<strong>(CCSE<\/strong>) tests knowledge about the culture, history and Constitution of Spain. Some common questions include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What is the political form of the Spanish State?<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parliamentary monarchy  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Who is the head of state in Spain?<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The King  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What is the official currency of Spain?<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Euro  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How many autonomous communities does Spain have?<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>17<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Which city is the capital of Spain?<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Madrid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The exam consists of <strong>25 multiple-choice questions<\/strong>, and you must get at least <strong>15<\/strong> right to pass. At <strong>Barclier<\/strong>, we help you with the preparation and application process, contact us!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:60% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/passport-3127934_640.jpg\" alt=\"Spanish nationality passport\" class=\"wp-image-3562 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/passport-3127934_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/passport-3127934_640-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing Barclier to obtain Spanish Nationality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From Barclier we offer you a specialized service as Spanish nationality lawyers. We have preparation for the application exams and we speed up the process to be able to obtain the nationality as soon as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/barclier.com\/en\/contact\/\">CONTACT<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Barclier customer testimonials<\/h2>\n\n\n \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/image-accordion\" data-post-id=\"3992\" id=\"block-cfa3997e-8c42-4569-b1fa-2dc7f2532efc\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-image-accordion gkit532efc gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-image-accordion\" data-style=\"horizontal\"><div class=\"gkit-image-accordion-item\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/14.png)\" data-link=\"false\" data-event=\"click\" data-active=\"false\"><span class=\"gkit-image-accordion-item-content\"><span class=\"gkit-image-accordion-item-content__title\">Barclier helped me to prepare for the exam, thank you!<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gkit-image-accordion-item gkit-image-accordion-item--active\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/15.png)\" data-link=\"false\" data-event=\"click\" data-active=\"true\"><span class=\"gkit-image-accordion-item-content\"><span class=\"gkit-image-accordion-item-content__title\">I didn&#8217;t know how to apply for Spanish nationality, they helped me a lot to apply for it quickly.<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"gkit-image-accordion-item\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/barclier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/13.png)\" data-link=\"false\" data-event=\"click\" data-active=\"false\"><span class=\"gkit-image-accordion-item-content\"><span class=\"gkit-image-accordion-item-content__title\">Thank you for your help in getting my Spanish nationality.<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n \n\n\n<div style=\"height:78px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions about Spanish Nationality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can Spanish nationality be revoked from a foreigner?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes, Spanish nationality can be revoked from a foreigner in certain cases, such as: 1. 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For more details, you can consult the full article on the Ministry of Justice of Spain.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/advanced-accordion\" data-post-id=\"3992\" id=\"block-91ffa590-d84a-4dd2-90c8-8babfba859d1\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-advanced-accordion gkita859d1 gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-accordion accordion-primary\"> \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/advanced-accordion-item\" data-post-id=\"3992\" id=\"block-f4895a3f-d118-4572-acac-497c15286720\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-advanced-accordion-item gkit-card gkit286720 gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-card-header\"><a class=\"gkit-accordion--toggler gkit-btn-link collapsed\"><span identifier=\"title\" class=\"gkit-accordion-title\">Can a foreigner&#8217;s Spanish nationality be revoked?<\/span><div class=\"gkit_accordion_icon_group\"><div class=\"gkit_accordion_normal_icon icon-right\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" class=\"gkit-icon\">\n<title>down-arrow1<\/title>\n<path d=\"M31.582 8.495c-0.578-0.613-1.544-0.635-2.153-0.059l-13.43 12.723-13.428-12.723c-0.61-0.578-1.574-0.553-2.153 0.059-0.579 0.611-0.553 1.576 0.058 2.155l14.477 13.715c0.293 0.277 0.67 0.418 1.047 0.418s0.756-0.14 1.048-0.418l14.477-13.715c0.611-0.579 0.637-1.544 0.058-2.155z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/div><div class=\"gkit_accordion_active_icon icon-right\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" class=\"gkit-icon\">\n<title>up-arrow<\/title>\n<path d=\"M26.915 10.844c0.451 0.451 0.451 1.162 0 1.613-0.436 0.436-1.162 0.436-1.597 0l-8.18-8.18v26.995c0 0.629-0.5 1.129-1.129 1.129s-1.146-0.5-1.146-1.129v-26.996l-8.164 8.18c-0.451 0.436-1.178 0.436-1.613 0-0.451-0.451-0.451-1.162 0-1.613l10.117-10.117c0.436-0.436 1.162-0.436 1.597 0l10.116 10.118z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"collapse\"><div class=\"gkit-card-body gkit-accordion--content\"><div> \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/advanced-paragraph\" data-post-id=\"3992\" id=\"block-1ba2dda2-32cd-4dde-8467-88f6c5a694c9\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-advanced-paragraph gkita694c9 gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-adv-paragraph\"><p identifier=\"content\" class=\"gkit-adv-paragraph-text\">Yes, Spanish nationality can be withdrawn from a foreigner in certain cases, such as:<br>1. <strong>Fraudulent acquisition<\/strong>: If it is discovered that the person obtained the nationality through falsehood, concealment or fraud.<br>2. <strong>Service or oath to a foreign State<\/strong>: If the person voluntarily acquires another nationality or enters the service of an enemy country in times of war.<br>3. <strong>Voluntary renunciation<\/strong>: If the citizen expressly declares that he\/she renounces Spanish nationality.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n \n\n \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/advanced-accordion-item\" data-post-id=\"3992\" id=\"block-5390a23c-b1ad-4869-a0bf-24f55a3978ce\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-advanced-accordion-item gkit-card gkit3978ce gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-card-header\"><a class=\"gkit-accordion--toggler gkit-btn-link collapsed\"><span identifier=\"title\" class=\"gkit-accordion-title\">What crimes prevent obtaining Spanish nationality?<\/span><div class=\"gkit_accordion_icon_group\"><div class=\"gkit_accordion_normal_icon icon-right\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" class=\"gkit-icon\">\n<title>down-arrow1<\/title>\n<path d=\"M31.582 8.495c-0.578-0.613-1.544-0.635-2.153-0.059l-13.43 12.723-13.428-12.723c-0.61-0.578-1.574-0.553-2.153 0.059-0.579 0.611-0.553 1.576 0.058 2.155l14.477 13.715c0.293 0.277 0.67 0.418 1.047 0.418s0.756-0.14 1.048-0.418l14.477-13.715c0.611-0.579 0.637-1.544 0.058-2.155z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/div><div class=\"gkit_accordion_active_icon icon-right\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" class=\"gkit-icon\">\n<title>up-arrow<\/title>\n<path d=\"M26.915 10.844c0.451 0.451 0.451 1.162 0 1.613-0.436 0.436-1.162 0.436-1.597 0l-8.18-8.18v26.995c0 0.629-0.5 1.129-1.129 1.129s-1.146-0.5-1.146-1.129v-26.996l-8.164 8.18c-0.451 0.436-1.178 0.436-1.613 0-0.451-0.451-0.451-1.162 0-1.613l10.117-10.117c0.436-0.436 1.162-0.436 1.597 0l10.116 10.118z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"collapse\"><div class=\"gkit-card-body gkit-accordion--content\"><div> \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/advanced-paragraph\" data-post-id=\"3992\" id=\"block-d528af19-0357-44ed-b90f-462052604961\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-advanced-paragraph gkit604961 gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-adv-paragraph\"><p identifier=\"content\" class=\"gkit-adv-paragraph-text\">In order to obtain Spanish nationality, it is necessary to have no criminal record. Some crimes that may prevent the concession are:<br>1.<strong>Serious crimes<\/strong>: Homicide, sexual assault, terrorism, drug trafficking, among others.<br>2. <strong>Documentary falsehood crimes<\/strong>: Use of false documents or fraud in the residence.<br>3. <strong>Crimes against public order<\/strong>: Participation in criminal organizations or corruption. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n \n\n \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/advanced-accordion-item\" data-post-id=\"3992\" id=\"block-03885c80-60f9-4ba8-9059-d2f67313c16f\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-advanced-accordion-item gkit-card gkit13c16f gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-card-header\"><a class=\"gkit-accordion--toggler gkit-btn-link collapsed\"><span identifier=\"title\" class=\"gkit-accordion-title\">How long does it take to obtain Spanish nationality through a lawyer?<\/span><div class=\"gkit_accordion_icon_group\"><div class=\"gkit_accordion_normal_icon icon-right\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" class=\"gkit-icon\">\n<title>down-arrow1<\/title>\n<path d=\"M31.582 8.495c-0.578-0.613-1.544-0.635-2.153-0.059l-13.43 12.723-13.428-12.723c-0.61-0.578-1.574-0.553-2.153 0.059-0.579 0.611-0.553 1.576 0.058 2.155l14.477 13.715c0.293 0.277 0.67 0.418 1.047 0.418s0.756-0.14 1.048-0.418l14.477-13.715c0.611-0.579 0.637-1.544 0.058-2.155z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/div><div class=\"gkit_accordion_active_icon icon-right\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" class=\"gkit-icon\">\n<title>up-arrow<\/title>\n<path d=\"M26.915 10.844c0.451 0.451 0.451 1.162 0 1.613-0.436 0.436-1.162 0.436-1.597 0l-8.18-8.18v26.995c0 0.629-0.5 1.129-1.129 1.129s-1.146-0.5-1.146-1.129v-26.996l-8.164 8.18c-0.451 0.436-1.178 0.436-1.613 0-0.451-0.451-0.451-1.162 0-1.613l10.117-10.117c0.436-0.436 1.162-0.436 1.597 0l10.116 10.118z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"collapse\"><div class=\"gkit-card-body gkit-accordion--content\"><div> \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/advanced-paragraph\" data-post-id=\"3992\" id=\"block-784d086f-2030-408c-ad97-eb98409580e6\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-advanced-paragraph gkit9580e6 gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-adv-paragraph\"><p identifier=\"content\" class=\"gkit-adv-paragraph-text\">The Spanish nationality process can take between <strong>1 and 3 years<\/strong> if it is processed through ordinary channels. However, when filed through a specialized lawyer by <strong>telematic means<\/strong>, the term is usually reduced to <strong>1 year or less<\/strong> in many cases. <br><br>At <strong>Barclier<\/strong>, we expedite your application and manage the entire process so that you can obtain your nationality as soon as possible. Contact us! <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n \n\n \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/advanced-accordion-item\" data-post-id=\"3992\" id=\"block-90fbddb1-f507-4289-aa58-a400a960ac28\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-advanced-accordion-item gkit-card gkit60ac28 gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-card-header\"><a class=\"gkit-accordion--toggler gkit-btn-link collapsed\"><span identifier=\"title\" class=\"gkit-accordion-title\">Can you have dual Spanish and American nationality?<\/span><div class=\"gkit_accordion_icon_group\"><div class=\"gkit_accordion_normal_icon icon-right\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" class=\"gkit-icon\">\n<title>down-arrow1<\/title>\n<path d=\"M31.582 8.495c-0.578-0.613-1.544-0.635-2.153-0.059l-13.43 12.723-13.428-12.723c-0.61-0.578-1.574-0.553-2.153 0.059-0.579 0.611-0.553 1.576 0.058 2.155l14.477 13.715c0.293 0.277 0.67 0.418 1.047 0.418s0.756-0.14 1.048-0.418l14.477-13.715c0.611-0.579 0.637-1.544 0.058-2.155z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/div><div class=\"gkit_accordion_active_icon icon-right\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" class=\"gkit-icon\">\n<title>up-arrow<\/title>\n<path d=\"M26.915 10.844c0.451 0.451 0.451 1.162 0 1.613-0.436 0.436-1.162 0.436-1.597 0l-8.18-8.18v26.995c0 0.629-0.5 1.129-1.129 1.129s-1.146-0.5-1.146-1.129v-26.996l-8.164 8.18c-0.451 0.436-1.178 0.436-1.613 0-0.451-0.451-0.451-1.162 0-1.613l10.117-10.117c0.436-0.436 1.162-0.436 1.597 0l10.116 10.118z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"collapse\"><div class=\"gkit-card-body gkit-accordion--content\"><div> \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/advanced-paragraph\" data-post-id=\"3992\" id=\"block-74ebda33-ee6d-497c-a064-5795dc3f9b59\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-advanced-paragraph gkit3f9b59 gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-adv-paragraph\"><p identifier=\"content\" class=\"gkit-adv-paragraph-text\">Spain and the United States <strong>do not have a dual nationality agreement<\/strong>, which means that a Spanish citizen who acquires U.S. nationality <strong>must renounce Spanish nationality<\/strong> and vice versa.<br><br>However, in practice, some citizens maintain both nationalities if Spain is not notified of the acquisition of the other. <strong>Legal advice<\/strong> is recommended to analyze each case. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n \n\n \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/advanced-accordion-item\" data-post-id=\"3992\" id=\"block-77705f57-f8f5-4770-a38f-a857b97f184d\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-advanced-accordion-item gkit-card gkit7f184d gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-card-header\"><a class=\"gkit-accordion--toggler gkit-btn-link collapsed\"><span identifier=\"title\" class=\"gkit-accordion-title\">If I have Spanish nationality, can I reunite with my sister?<\/span><div class=\"gkit_accordion_icon_group\"><div class=\"gkit_accordion_normal_icon icon-right\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" class=\"gkit-icon\">\n<title>down-arrow1<\/title>\n<path d=\"M31.582 8.495c-0.578-0.613-1.544-0.635-2.153-0.059l-13.43 12.723-13.428-12.723c-0.61-0.578-1.574-0.553-2.153 0.059-0.579 0.611-0.553 1.576 0.058 2.155l14.477 13.715c0.293 0.277 0.67 0.418 1.047 0.418s0.756-0.14 1.048-0.418l14.477-13.715c0.611-0.579 0.637-1.544 0.058-2.155z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/div><div class=\"gkit_accordion_active_icon icon-right\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" class=\"gkit-icon\">\n<title>up-arrow<\/title>\n<path d=\"M26.915 10.844c0.451 0.451 0.451 1.162 0 1.613-0.436 0.436-1.162 0.436-1.597 0l-8.18-8.18v26.995c0 0.629-0.5 1.129-1.129 1.129s-1.146-0.5-1.146-1.129v-26.996l-8.164 8.18c-0.451 0.436-1.178 0.436-1.613 0-0.451-0.451-0.451-1.162 0-1.613l10.117-10.117c0.436-0.436 1.162-0.436 1.597 0l10.116 10.118z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"collapse\"><div class=\"gkit-card-body gkit-accordion--content\"><div> \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/advanced-paragraph\" data-post-id=\"3992\" id=\"block-e0ba1fe4-0518-46fa-96f3-6e4e23bf680b\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-advanced-paragraph gkitbf680b gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-adv-paragraph\"><p identifier=\"content\" class=\"gkit-adv-paragraph-text\">Yes, as a Spanish citizen, you can <strong>reunite your sister<\/strong> under certain requirements established in the regulations on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/barclier.com\/en\/service\/family-reunification\/\">Family Reunification<\/a><\/strong>. The requirements include:<br>1. <strong>Economic dependency<\/strong>: The reunited person must be economically dependent on you.<br>2. <strong>Age<\/strong>: The sister must be under 18 years of age or, in the case of adults, be in a situation of disability or economic dependency. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n \n\n \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/advanced-accordion-item\" data-post-id=\"3992\" id=\"block-0c5a7a2a-d9d8-4057-a75f-50b88f35e3d6\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-advanced-accordion-item gkit-card gkit35e3d6 gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-card-header\"><a class=\"gkit-accordion--toggler gkit-btn-link collapsed\"><span identifier=\"title\" class=\"gkit-accordion-title\">What dual nationality can I obtain with Spanish nationality?<\/span><div class=\"gkit_accordion_icon_group\"><div class=\"gkit_accordion_normal_icon icon-right\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" class=\"gkit-icon\">\n<title>down-arrow1<\/title>\n<path d=\"M31.582 8.495c-0.578-0.613-1.544-0.635-2.153-0.059l-13.43 12.723-13.428-12.723c-0.61-0.578-1.574-0.553-2.153 0.059-0.579 0.611-0.553 1.576 0.058 2.155l14.477 13.715c0.293 0.277 0.67 0.418 1.047 0.418s0.756-0.14 1.048-0.418l14.477-13.715c0.611-0.579 0.637-1.544 0.058-2.155z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/div><div class=\"gkit_accordion_active_icon icon-right\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" class=\"gkit-icon\">\n<title>up-arrow<\/title>\n<path d=\"M26.915 10.844c0.451 0.451 0.451 1.162 0 1.613-0.436 0.436-1.162 0.436-1.597 0l-8.18-8.18v26.995c0 0.629-0.5 1.129-1.129 1.129s-1.146-0.5-1.146-1.129v-26.996l-8.164 8.18c-0.451 0.436-1.178 0.436-1.613 0-0.451-0.451-0.451-1.162 0-1.613l10.117-10.117c0.436-0.436 1.162-0.436 1.597 0l10.116 10.118z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"collapse\"><div class=\"gkit-card-body gkit-accordion--content\"><div> \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/advanced-paragraph\" data-post-id=\"3992\" id=\"block-56ffc610-1488-4c31-a2c1-a558e527c816\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-advanced-paragraph gkit27c816 gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-adv-paragraph\"><p identifier=\"content\" class=\"gkit-adv-paragraph-text\">With Spanish nationality, you can maintain dual nationality with certain countries, mainly those of Latin America, Andorra, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal and the Philippines. It is not necessary to renounce your previous nationality if you come from these countries. For more details, you can consult the complete article at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjusticia.gob.es\/eu\/ciudadania\/nacionalidad\/que-es-nacionalidad\/tener-doble-nacionalidad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spanish Ministry of Justice<\/a>.  <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n ","protected":false},"featured_media":3720,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"postBodyCss":"","postBodyMargin":[],"postBodyPadding":[],"postBodyBackground":{"backgroundType":"classic","gradient":""},"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}}},"class_list":["post-3992","servicio","type-servicio","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/barclier.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/servicio\/3992","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/barclier.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/servicio"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/barclier.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/servicio"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/barclier.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3720"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/barclier.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3992"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}