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Speak to an Immigration Lawyer
Some questions need a qualified lawyer. Book a private consultation with Douaa Elamrani, a Spanish immigration attorney, for bespoke advice on your situation — from Spanish citizenship through residency to visa categories and the finer points of immigration law. A half-hour session is €65.
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Bespoke legal advice
Douaa addresses your unique situation comprehensively, with advice tailored to your case rather than generic information.
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Citizenship & residency
Get clarity on Spanish citizenship through residency, the timelines that apply to you, and how to strengthen your application.
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Beyond our visas
A qualified attorney can advise on immigration matters and visa categories that fall outside the services we handle in-house.
Spanish citizenship by residency
Most foreigners become Spanish citizens after a continuous period of legal residence. Here's the path at a glance — Douaa can confirm exactly how it applies to your nationality and history.
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Build legal residence
Live in Spain legally and continuously on a residence permit, renewing it as required.
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Reach your residency threshold
Ten years is the general rule — reduced to 2 years for nationals of Ibero-American countries, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal or Sephardic Jews, and just 1 year in certain cases such as marriage to a Spanish citizen.
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Pass the exams
Sit the DELE A2 Spanish language exam and the CCSE test on Spanish constitutional and sociocultural knowledge (both run by the Instituto Cervantes).
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Submit your application
File your nationality application with the supporting documents — birth certificate, criminal-record checks, proof of residence and integration.
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Resolution & oath
Once approved, swear allegiance to the King and the Constitution, then register the nationality in the Civil Registry.
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Spanish passport & DNI
Apply for your Spanish DNI and passport — and check whether you may keep your original nationality.
This is general information, not legal advice — citizenship rules depend on your nationality and personal circumstances. Book a consultation for advice tailored to your case.
What your consultation covers
A focused half-hour with an immigration attorney, €65.
Your route and timeline to Spanish nationality through residency, and how to prepare.
A broader understanding of Spain's immigration rules as they apply to you.
Guidance on visa options — including categories not offered by Bureaucracy.
Bespoke advice addressing your unique circumstances, comprehensively.
Book your consultation
Pick a time that suits you below to book your €65 half-hour session with Douaa Elamrani.
Douaa Elamrani is an independent attorney. As this service is handled directly by a lawyer, the consultation carries a fee and is not included in our complimentary meetings.