New Dual Citizenship Eligibility With Spain

• Published date: 02 November 2022
• Subject Matter: Immigration, General Immigration
• Law Firm: Envoy Global, Inc.
• Author: Mr Jessie Butchley

Key Points

• The governments of Argentina and Spain have established a new route that will allow select nationals of Argentina to be eligible for Spanish citizenship

Overview

The government of Argentina, in collaboration with the government of Spain, will introduce measures to allow certain citizens of Argentina to gain Spanish citizenship, effective 21 October 2022. Qualified applicants will include citizens of Argentina who are descendants of citizens of Spain who were persecuted under Francisco Franco.

According to the announcement, applications must be submitted within two years of 21 October 2022. Applicants will also not be required to reside in Spain when the application is submitted.?

What are the Changes?

The government of Argentina and Spain will collaborate to allow certain nationals of Argentina to...