Spanish nationality by residence
We bring together the guides to obtain Spanish nationality by residence: the time periods depending on your country of origin (ten years, two for Ibero-Americans and other cases), the DELE and CCSE exams, the paperwork and how the application is submitted. If you have been residing legally in Spain for years, check with our tool whether you already meet the conditions.
- How long Spanish nationality by residence takes: real timeframes in 2026
Applied for nationality and don't know when the decision will come? We tell you how long Spanish nationality by residence really takes in 2026: from the prior years of lawful residence to the oath, phase by phase, with the timeframes set by law and what happens in practice.