Spain's Citizenship by Descent

2nd Generation Limit: Claims are generally limited to a parent or grandparent; great-grandparents are not usually included unless exceptional circumstances apply.

General: Original or certified copies of vital records proving lineage+Specific Documents: Birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates (if applicable)+Translation: All foreign documents must be translated into Spanish by a certified translator.

Citizenship Continuity: The Spanish ancestor must have maintained their Spanish citizenship until the birth of the next generation+Renouncement Rules: If the ancestor renounced their Spanish citizenship before the birth of the next descendant, this may affect eligibility+Naturalization Impact: If the ancestor naturalized in another country before the birth of the next generation, this could impact eligibility depending on Spanish law.

Criminal Record: A clean criminal record is required, especially if the applicant intends to reside in Spain or obtain a passport+Language Proficiency: Spain usually require applicants to take a language test to prove minimum proficiency in Spanish language+Cultural Knowledge: Spain usually require proof of cultural knowledge