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1 current source-backed citizenship pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

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This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.

Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28

Current route records

RouteConditionsEffective or checkedOfficial source
Citizenship routeSpanish nationality by residence requires the legally required period of legal, continuous residence immediately before application, plus good civic conduct and integration; the required period varies by statutory case.2026-07-13Official source

Fees, processing times and requirements

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

RouteFactValueOfficial source
Citizenship routeApplication fee104.05 EUROfficial source
Citizenship routeProcessing time (standard, legal maximum)12 monthsOfficial source
Citizenship routeYears of residence required (general)10 yearsOfficial source
Citizenship routeYears of residence required (refugee)5 yearsOfficial source
Citizenship routeYears of residence required (spouse of citizen)1 yearsOfficial source
Citizenship routeLanguage level requiredA2 (Spanish)Official source
Citizenship routeOther citizenship may be keptConditional: Applicants generally declare renunciation of prior nationality; statutory exceptions include nationals covered by Civil Code Article 24(1) and Sephardic origin from Spain.Official source
Citizenship routeWhere to applyonlineOfficial source

Can you work on this route?

Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.

RoutePublished work answerOfficial source
Citizenship routeThe official Spanish State Public Employment Service guide states that an EEA citizen may carry out work in Spain as an employee or self-employed person without a work permit and has the same work-related rights as Spaniards.Official source

Official sources

  1. Official route conditionswww.mjusticia.gob.es · Checked 2026-07-13
  2. www.mjusticia.gob.eswww.mjusticia.gob.es · Checked 2026-07-13
  3. ES route source: es-mjusticia-nationality-residenceMinisterio de la Presidencia, Justicia y Relaciones con las Cortes · Checked 2026-07-15
  4. sepe.es work evidencesepe.es · Checked 2026-08-28