The fourth largest country in Europe, occupying a significant part of the Iberian Peninsula (80%) and washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, Spain has always been attractive for many tourists and expats. In addition to its successful geographical location and a comfortable climate the country has other qualities that contribute to an increased interest in it. A steadily growing economy (14th in the world according to 2012), membership in the European Union (since 1985). Desire to have the status of a citizen of Spain understandable.
There are different ways to obtain Spanish citizenship. The law allows almost every alien who once obtained, by the objective reasons, residence permit in Spain and timely renewed, can apply for citizenship. However, this requires compliance with some significant time conditions. Since the primary obtaining residence permits must be not less than 10 years and during this period should not be recorded cases of violations of the laws of Spain.
For some categories of people this period significantly reduced. So refugees who fled their native country for political reasons, can acquire the status of a citizen of Spain after 5 years of being in the country with a residence permit.
Special privileges relatively recently the government has set for the descendants of Spanish Jews who were forced to leave the country back in the 15th century. The royal couple issued a decree by which the Jews baptized or obliged to leave Spain within three months. Direct proof of kinship with involuntary exiles can be surname, if it was listed in the scheduled documents of the Spanish Jews of that era. Anyone with the appropriate names can become citizens of Spain 2 years after obtaining permit.
By law, enshrines the principle of obtaining a second citizenship in Spain, by right of blood (№ 51 dated July 13, 1982) there have been some amendments in July 2007. It is possible to obtain pre-emptive rights to receive Spanish citizenship by emigrants who left the country during the civil war tough (late 30s of the 20th century), and their hereditary relatives. These people can easily and quickly obtain permanent residence in Spain, followed by the civil rights (in 2 years).
Noteworthy is the principle of citizenship by the right of soil. This includes people who were born in Spain, but for various reasons have become citizens of other states. Coming of age (18 years) gives these people the right to appeal an application for acquisition passport Spain.
Relatively affordable option of quickly obtaining the citizenship - to become a citizen of one of the earlier Latin American countries, in the past the former Spanish colonies. This fact, together with the financial solvency - a strong argument for obtaining permanent residence status in Spain and later a citizen status (after 2 years).
Owning a national Spain passport gives its owner the direct advantages:
- free participation in political life (the right to vote in elections);
- there are no restrictions in the choice of work activities in Spain and the EU;
- unrestricted movement within the Schengen area;
- advantages in choosing educational and medical institutions;
- full protection of the personal interests by the country's laws.
Obtaining the citizenship in Spain - fairly routine, time-consuming procedure. To simplify the process wiser to consult a qualified professional, excellent owning this issue.
We are ready to help implement this process with well-established pattern, eliminating the whole range of problems. With us it is possible to:
- find the shortest route to the wanted citizenship;
- quickly find evidence of belonging to a group that has privileges in terms of obtaining the status of a citizen;
- accelerate the process of collecting documents and waiting for the response from the authorities in Spain.
With us it is possible to retrieve a document, opening new possibilities of life in the developed country of Europe.
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