Putting down roots in Spain: nationality, marriage and children born here
Permanence and citizenship: nationality by residence, the option for children born here, marriage or pareja de hecho, and registering a baby — the roots of staying for good.
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Citizenship after 10/5/2/1 years: CCSE + DELE, the oath and timing.
Open guide → Nationality for kids born hereBorn in Spain ≠ Spanish: opción, the 1-year route and statelessness.
Open guide → Marriage & pareja de hechoThe two routes, documents and the effect on residence.
Open guide → Register a baby born hereRegistro Civil, birth certificate and the baby's nationality.
Open guide → All family proceduresThe family hub: reunification, school, nationality and more.
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Informational guide. Rules and deadlines change — check your case with NAVI.
This guide is general information about Spanish law, not a legal opinion on your case. Rules change and outcomes depend on your own facts and documents — check your situation before you act on it.
Need everyday protection, not just a one-off check?
Included: checks of Spanish documents, letters, requests and contracts before signing, Action Plans, consultation and sending your claims by burofax.