Spanish Citizenship: Gateway to Europe & Latin America
Spain offers unique citizenship opportunities for grandchildren of Spanish exiles and fast-track naturalization for Latin Americans, making EU citizenship accessible to millions worldwide.
Democratic Memory Law Deadline: October 21, 2025 - Applications for Spanish citizenship by descent through grandparents must be submitted before this date. Over 300,000 applications already submitted!
Spain offers exceptional citizenship paths: grandchildren of Spanish Civil War exiles can claim citizenship under the Democratic Memory Law, while Latin Americans can naturalize in just 2 years instead of the usual 10.
"Spanish citizenship by descent" searches increased by 400% since the Democratic Memory Law. With 62+ million Hispanic Americans and millions of Spanish exile descendants, demand is unprecedented.
For grandchildren of Spanish exiles during Civil War and Franco dictatorship
For residents of Spain - 2 years for Latin Americans, 10 years for others
Spain offers unique citizenship opportunities that make EU membership accessible to millions worldwide. The Democratic Memory Law (Ley de Memoria Democrática) allows grandchildren of Spanish Civil War and Franco dictatorship exiles to reclaim their Spanish heritage through citizenship by descent, with no residency or language requirements.
For Latin Americans, Spain provides the fastest path to EU citizenship through its accelerated naturalization program. Citizens of Latin American countries, Portugal, Philippines, and others can become Spanish citizens after just 2 years of residence instead of the usual 10 years, and are exempt from Spanish language testing requirements.
Spanish citizenship provides immediate access to live, work, and study anywhere in the 27-country European Union, plus visa-free travel to 190+ destinations worldwide, making it one of the strongest passports globally. Spain's rich culture, excellent healthcare system, and strategic location make it an attractive base for global citizens seeking European opportunities.
Quick Eligibility Check
Discover if you qualify for Spanish citizenship before the October 2025 deadline.
⏰ Deadline Alert
Democratic Memory Law: Must apply by October 21, 2025
Standard Processing
Citizenship applications: 12-24 months average
Success Rate
80% approval rate for complete applications
2-Year Naturalization
Citizens of Latin American countries can become Spanish citizens in just 2 years with no language test required