Spain made its immigration policies more flexible to benefit thousands of Spanish descendants through the “Grandchildren Law.”
Spain It is the favorite destination for Argentines and Latin Americans to emigrate. This popularity is due to their greater economic stability, their salary in euros and because they share the same language. In addition, our region has many descendants of Spaniards, who have an easier time accessing their citizenship due to recent changes in their immigration policies.
More and more young people are betting their future on foreign soil. Most of them are encouraged by greater purchasing power, better employment opportunities and Europe’s level of security. Applicants who can access citizenship will have the benefits of being able to remain indefinitely, vote, move freely and apply for jobs within the European Union.
What are the 4 ways to obtain Spanish citizenship as an Argentinian?
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The first way to obtain citizenship is possible after having lived legally and uninterruptedly for 10 years in Spain. This route becomes possible with the naturalization process.
Marriage
This path is only possible for those who reside in the European country for more than a year and who are married to a Spanish citizen. After marriage, the applicant will have permission to stay in Spain and obtain work with their community family visa.
By option
This way of becoming naturalized is only intended for those people whose parents obtained Spanish citizenship. Their descendants may choose to adopt the new country or not.
Offspring
Children of a Spanish father or mother will be able to obtain citizenship directly. With recent changes in immigration policies, this route is also possible for those who are grandchildren of a Spanish citizen.
Spanish citizenship: what is the Grandchildren Law
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This regulation is officially coined as the Democratic Memory Law. The same It was created as a method of reconstruction and justice for the victims of the Franco dictatorship. This policy allows the grandchildren of Spaniards who went into exile during this period to return to the country of their ancestors. The law also allows access to financial aid and health coverage.
Spanish citizenship: documentation for the process
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Official organizations indicated that The following documents must be presented to the Spanish embassy:
- Identification documents: complete passport and Foreigner Identity Number (NIE)
- Residence permit (updated)
- Certificate of criminal record.
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate, in case you apply for nationality by marriage
- Current and historical register.
- Passed CCSE Spanish cultural exam certificate.
- Document proving that you paid the consular fee.
- Demonstration of the possession of sufficient financial means.
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