How easy it is and how to obtain citizenship in Spain if you are of Latin American origin

Spanish citizenship is a right that you can obtain and that allows you to live indefinitely in Spain. And the Latin American countries, which were part of the kingdoms of Spain and Portugal, are some of the countries that choose Spain the most to immigrate.

Latinos are considered the most important minority in the entire territory, reaching 30% of the total population of the country.

This European country is an attraction for Ibero-American expatriates thanks to the fact that it offers valuable job opportunities and maintains a strong charm in the face of its culture, history, gastronomy, landscapes and nightlife.

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By the year 2022, according to the data compiled by Statista, a large number of citizens from Latin America resided in Spain, where 315,885 people were Colombian, 220,461 Venezuelan, 121,113 Ecuadorian, 125,435 Honduran and 118,299 Peruvian.

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To apply for nationality there are several ways, but if you are from Ibero-American nations, you must follow the steps below to obtain citizenship by residence.

According to the official page of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Government of Spain, nationality by residence authorizes living in European territory legally, which allows:

• Easier paperwork and procedures.
• Have the right to vote.
• Passport of the European Union (EU).
• Free movement through the EU nations.

If you belong to a Latin American territory such as: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Uruguay and Venezuela. You can obtain citizenship if you reside for a period of two uninterrupted years in Spain.

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How to obtain citizenship in Spain if you are Latino

To apply for citizenship you must take into account:

• Having lived for a period of two years in Spain without interruption.
• Demonstrate excellent civic conduct and a high degree of integration into Spanish society.
• The sum of these two years starts from the validity of the first residence card.
• The student and/or tourist visa does not count, since they are taken into account as “periods of stay and not as periods of residence”.

Where should I apply for nationalization in Spain if I am Latino?

This procedure must be carried out at the Ministry of Justice and you must also present documents such as:

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