We will immediately issue a spoiler — a Spanish citizen’s passport can be obtained only after 10 years. That is, first of all, you need to issue a residence permit of the country on one of the grounds.
Here is the list:
- Family reunification or marriage with a citizen of a Kingdom or an EU country. In the second case, a person acquires a special residence permit — residencia comunitaria — residence for a relative of a European.
- Real estate ownership or investment. In Spain, they issue a “Golden Visa” if the applicant buys an object worth 500,000 euros or more.
- Starting a business or joining a local company. If you register your own company, you will be legalized in Spain. An important requirement for a business is to make it “smart” and attract technology. A Russian citizen can get a long-term work visa and get a job.
- Education in a Spanish institution. A person will become the owner of a residence permit for the duration of the entire educational process if he enters a university or school in the country. However, on this basis, do not count on citizenship.
So, you have been legalized in the Kingdom on a suitable condition. Then after 5 years you have the right to apply for permanent residence, then after the next 5 years a resident of the country will be able to declare his desire to become a citizen of Spain.
In this case, the applicant must comply with a number of requirements:
You can apply for citizenship online on the website of the Spanish Ministry of Justice.
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