Would you like to obtain Spanish nationality without renouncing yours?

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Would you like to obtain Spanish nationality without renouncing yours?

Well, you can do it thanks to dual citizenship. In this article, we will answer the question: Can you have dual citizenship in Spain? Additionally, we will provide you with a complete guide on what dual citizenship is, how it works, and more.

What is Spanish dual citizenship?

Spanish dual citizenship is a legal situation whereby a person belongs to two states. In other words, it is when a person is considered a citizen of their country of origin and of the country they are residing in, in this case, Spain. One of the main advantages of dual citizenship is that you can study, work, and live in both Spain and your country of origin.

Can you have dual citizenship in Spain?

Yes, you can have dual citizenship in Spain. Although there are exceptions as there are countries with which Spain does not have a signed agreement, and therefore, if citizens of those countries want to obtain Spanish nationality, they will have to renounce their original nationality.

Which countries can have dual citizenship in Spain?

We will show you the complete list of all countries with which Spain has an agreement so that citizens do not have to renounce their nationality:

  • Andorra
  • Argentina
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Cuba
  • Dominican Republic
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Ecuador
  • Philippines
  • Guatemala
  • Honduras
  • Mexico
  • Nicaragua
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Portugal
  • Puerto Rico
  • El Salvador
  • Uruguay
  • Venezuela
  • France

These are all the countries with which you can have dual citizenship in Spain. If your country is not on this list and you want to obtain Spanish nationality, you will have to renounce your original nationality.

What are the advantages of dual citizenship?

Having dual citizenship grants you several important advantages, such as the ability to enjoy the rights and privileges of each country since you can work, study, and live in both countries, as well as access to all public services and the right to vote.

Here are the main advantages of Spanish dual citizenship:

  • You will have free movement throughout all European Union countries, where you can legally establish yourself in any country in a short period.
  • You can access countries that require a visa for entry as a tourist.
  • You can pass dual citizenship to your children or direct relatives.
  • You can maintain the nationality of your country of origin.

When do you lose Spanish dual citizenship?

Here are the cases in which you can lose Spanish dual citizenship:

  • If you are of Spanish origin and voluntarily obtain another nationality, you may lose Spanish nationality if you do not declare within 3 years that you want to retain Spanish nationality.
  • If you are of Spanish origin and only use the other nationality, and as mentioned earlier, do not declare your intention to retain Spanish nationality.
  • If you are of Spanish origin and renounce Spanish nationality.
  • If you are Spanish by birth abroad and are the child or grandchild of a Spanish-born abroad, you may lose Spanish nationality if you do not declare your intention to retain Spanish nationality within 3 years of reaching the age of majority or emancipation.
  • If you are Spanish by residence or option and voluntarily join a military service or obtain a political position in a foreign state.
  • Finally, you may lose Spanish nationality if you are Spanish by naturalization and a court confirms that there was forgery, concealment, or fraud in obtaining nationality.

These are all the reasons why you can lose Spanish nationality and therefore dual citizenship.

Renouncing your original nationality to obtain Spanish nationality

In the vast majority of cases, you will have to renounce your nationality if you want to obtain Spanish nationality. Here’s how you can renounce your original nationality to obtain Spanish nationality.

The first thing you should do when you arrive in Spain is to obtain a residence permit and legally reside in Spain for the necessary time to apply for nationality. As you may know, the time to apply for nationality ranges from 2 years to 10 years, depending on the country of origin.

Once you have obtained the legal time and residence permit, you can initiate the application for Spanish nationality. When your nationality application is accepted, you will have to renounce your old nationality.

To renounce your nationality, you will have to go to the embassy or consulate of your country and sign papers stating that you want to renounce your nationality and passport. Once you have signed those papers, you will no longer have the nationality of your country of origin.

We hope this article has been helpful to you and that you understand how dual citizenship works in Spain. If you want us to help you apply for Spanish nationality, do not hesitate to contact us, and we will assist you in everything you need.

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