Spanish citizenship application

• Who it’s for: The Spanish citizenship application service is for Spanish residents who have lived in the country for 10 years on residence permits, as well as for those with legal grounds that reduce this period (marriage, birth in Spain, origin, etc.). Grounds and timeframes vary under the applicable laws.
• What we do: assessment of grounds → strategy → checklist and file preparation → appointment/filing via the Sede del Ministerio de Justicia (e-office) → support with DELE/CCSE exams or exemptions → status tracking → oath and registration.
• Timing: online filing is available year-round; processing time depends on workload; if approved — oath at the Registro Civil within the statutory period.
• Cities: we work with clients anywhere in Spain, as applications are submitted remotely.
• Pricing, € (2025 reference): €450, special €349 discount for children born in Spain. Additionally: state fee for filing (Modelo 790-026) €104.05, CCSE exam ~€85, DELE A2 — per Instituto Cervantes tariffs.
• Risks: continuity and legality of residence period, failing exams/lack of exemptions, missing the oath deadline; many nuances, especially for children born in Spain.

Spanish citizenship: grounds

The key ground is citizenship by residence (legal, continuous and immediately prior). Timeframes: 10 years; 5 years — for refugees; 2 years — for nationals of Ibero-American countries, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal and Sephardim; 1 year — for children born in Spain and spouses of Spanish citizens.

DELE/CCSE exams

• CCSE — Constitution and sociocultural test administered by Instituto Cervantes; exemptions may apply.
• DELE A2 — proof of Spanish at A2 level or higher (for non-native speakers). Both exams can be waived for those who completed secondary school in Spain.

Spanish citizenship: service cities

We file applications for clients across Spain. Documents are submitted electronically, so we can deliver this service in any city. We accompany the oath and Spanish ID issuance in Alicante, Valencia and Madrid. In other cities, we arrange the oath and ID appointment at the police; on-site accompaniment is billed separately.

Service price and government fees

Basic document package

Common mistakes and refusals in DIY filings — how to avoid them

• No continuity of residence — gaps reset the clock; we verify your timeline before filing.
• Exams not passed/no grounds for exemption — we check eligibility for exemptions in advance and register for sessions.
• Incorrect/incomplete file — we use checklists and cross-check Ministry of Justice requirements.
• Oath deadline missed — we track deadlines and schedule the Registro Civil on time.

(RU) Оформление гражданства Испании: что входит в услугу

1. (RU) Проверка оснований и сроков — по ст. 22 ГК Испании: 10 лет проживания, сокращенные сроки для ряда категорий; альтернативные пути, уменьшающие этот срок (брак, рождение в Испании, происхождение и др.).
2. Экзамены и освобождения — подготовка к DELE A2 и CCSE, регистрация, проверка права на освобождение по здоровью/образованию.
3. Подготовка и подача — формирование пакета документов, оплата Modelo 790-026, электронная подача документов в Министерство Юстиции , отслеживание статуса.
4. Финальный этап — сопровождение присяги в Registro Civil в г. Аликанте, Валенсия, Мадрид и в полицию Аликанте, Валенсия, Мадриде для получения DNI, в других городах запись и подробная консультация по процедуре.

(RU) Как мы оформляем гражданство Испании: пошагово

1. (RU) Диагностика и стратегия — подтверждаем основание, срок проживания, проверяем непрерывность и законность периода, риски.
2. Пакет документов — перечень, шаблоны, требования к переводам/апостилю.
3. Оплата и подача — оплата Modelo 790-026, электронная подача в Министерство Юстиции.
4. Решение и присяга — координация записи в Registro Civil, сопровождение присяги и финальных действий.