New born Spanish citizenship
What are the requirements for a child to apply for Spanish citizenship ?
-Born in Spain.
-To be born in Spain and to have lived in Spain for 1 year or more. All rights reserved .
-Both parents must agree to apply for citizenship. If the parents are separated or divorced and cannot agree, they need to apply to the court for permission.
-The child does not need to take a citizenship test to apply for citizenship.
-Previously, proof of parental financial ability was required to apply for citizenship, but this requirement has now been removed by law.
What are the documents needed to apply for Spanish citizenship ?
-Fill out the citizenship application form.
-The child’s residence permit and passport. This includes the original and a photocopy.
-Residence of the parents. Include original and photocopy. All rights reserved .
-Birth certificate of the child (certificado de nacimiento). All rights reserved .
-Administrative fee TASA 790 026.
-If you say the child is studying, you need to provide a certificate of study. Just go to the secretariat of the school. All rights reserved.
Notes on the application
-To apply for Spanish citizenship, you need to apply at the Civil Registry ( Registro Civil). In most areas, you need to make an appointment in advance, so you can ask yourself. All rights reserved .
It is also possible to apply online through the Ministry of Justice website.
-You can submit your application on a specific date and time. You can go with your parents, but not with your children.
Note: Both parents need to be present for the naturalization of the child. The naturalization procedure requires the consent of both parents.
If one of the parents is not present, a power of attorney is required in advance.
-The approval time is about 6 months to 2 years.
Nevertheless, the Ministry of Justice has now opened a fast track, which needs to be done through the Bar Association and can be approved in about 6 months at the earliest.
For more information on how to check the status of your citizenship application online, please check the article: How to check Spanish citizenship application status
