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How to retain Spanish citizenship while living abroad

If you've acquired Spanish citizenship but end up living in a country other than Spain, you may be rightfully wondering if time spent outside of the country, or certain actions while overseas, can result in you losing your nationality. If you have Spanish nationality, you can technically go and......

Understanding integration requirements for Spanish citizenship

How important is integration when applying for Spanish citizenship through residency? Foreigners seeking to obtain Spanish nationality must demonstrate their efforts to integrate into Spanish society. This requirement raises questions about what constitutes genuine integration and how it is assessed. Many......

Why so few Brits are applying for Spanish citizenship post-Brexit

Spain, home to the largest British population in the European Union, has witnessed a surprising trend since the Brexit vote: a minimal number of Britons have sought Spanish citizenship. Despite the allure of EU citizenship, only 2,363 UK nationals living in Spain have naturalized since the referendum,......

Do you need two surnames when applying for Spanish citizenship?

When applying for Spanish citizenship, many wonder whether they are required to adopt two surnames, a common practice in Spain. Here’s what you need to know about the rules surrounding surnames for Spanish nationals. In Spain, it is customary to have two surnames, derived from both parents—first......

Moroccan nationals lead Spanish citizenship naturalizations, surpassing 237,000 since 2018

Spain has granted Spanish citizenship to over 237,000 Moroccan nationals since 2018, marking a significant increase compared to prior years, according to figures from the Spanish Ministry of Social Security and Migration. This trend highlights the growing integration of Morocco’s diaspora, which......

Surge in Spanish Naturalizations: Morocco Leads 2023 Rankings

In 2023, Morocco, Venezuela, and Colombia topped the list of nationalities obtaining Spanish citizenship. A record 243,481 applicants saw 45,799 Moroccans, 36,409 Venezuelans, and 20,380 Colombians granted citizenship, highlighting a growing interest among migrants to integrate into Spanish society. According......

Moroccans Dominate New Spanish Citizenship Acquisitions in 2023

Catalonia and Madrid Lead Regions in New Citizenship Grants In a significant demographic shift, Moroccans have emerged as the most prominent recipients of Spanish nationalities in 2023, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE). A total of 54,027 Moroccans were granted Spanish citizenship......