At Perez Parras Economists  and Lawyer Firm we offer a comprehensive and specialised service for the processing of Spanish nationality, both by residence and by option. Our team of expert immigration lawyers, with offices in Malaga and Nerja, will provide you with personalised legal advice and will accompany you throughout the procedure, guaranteeing professional, agile and efficient management.

Spanish Nationality by Residence

Spanish nationality by residence is one of the most common ways for foreigners who wish to fully integrate into Spanish society. In our office we carry out an exhaustive analysis of your particular case to determine the most appropriate route according to your personal or family circumstances.

Who can apply?

Those who have resided legally in Spain during the periods established by spanish law, which vary depending on the case, may apply for nationality by residence:

• 10 years: General regime.
• 5 years: For those who have obtained refugee status.
• 2 years: For nationals of Latin American countries, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal or Sephardic people.
• 1 year: For special cases (born in Spain, married to a Spaniard, widow/widower of a Spaniard, descendants of Spaniards, among others).

How can we help with your spanish citizenship?

• Personalised advice on your case and requirements in your application for Spanish Nationality.
• Preparation, review and telematic presentation of all the documentation required by current legislation to the spanish competent authorities, thus ensuring maximum efficiency and speed in the process.
• Guidance and support in the preparation of the tests required to accredit their degree of integration in Spain, such as the Constitutional and Socio-Cultural Knowledge Exam (CCSE) and, if applicable, the Spanish Language Diploma (DELE).
• Constant monitoring of the file until its final resolution, attending to any requirement or incident that may arise during the process.
• We offer you our experience to file the appropriate administrative or judicial appeals, if necessary.

Spanish nationality by option

Nationality by option is a right that certain people have to acquire Spanish nationality on the basis of their parentage or family circumstances.

Who can apply for it?

The following, among others, have the right to opt for Spanish nationality:

• Persons who have been subject to the parental authority of a Spaniard.
• Children of a father or mother originally Spanish and born in Spain.

How can we help with your spanish citizenship?

• Study of your case and verification of your right to opt for Spanish nationality.
• Preparation and presentation of the declaration of option before the spanish Civil Registry.
• Advice on the necessary documentation and formalities.
• Accompanying you in the registration and choice of civil status.

Why choose Pérez Parras Economists and Lawyers?

• Experience and specialisation in Immigration Law and Spanish Nationality.
• Personalised attention and accompaniment throughout the whole process.
• Transparency and clarity in the fees and in each phase of the procedure.
• Resolution of incidents and defence of your rights in the event of possible refusals.
• Professional and human commitment, understanding the personal and family importance of obtaining Spanish nationality.