🇪🇸 Spain · Naturalisation
Spanish citizenship by residence — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Language level | A2 |
| Age range | 14–65 |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 10 years.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://sede.mjusticia.gob.es/en/tramites/nacionalidad-espanola.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Work experience
https://sede.mjusticia.gob.es/en/tramites/nacionalidad-espanola · verified 2026-06-09
Language level
https://sede.mjusticia.gob.es/en/tramites/nacionalidad-espanola · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
https://sede.mjusticia.gob.es/en/tramites/nacionalidad-espanola · verified 2026-06-09
Years to citizenship
“Codigo Civil Art. 22.1: Para la concesion de la nacionalidad por residencia se requiere que esta haya durado diez anos.”
https://sede.mjusticia.gob.es/en/tramites/nacionalidad-espanola · verified 2026-06-09
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.