Hi everyone,
Maybe someone here can advise me :)
I’m a Mexican national who has been living in Germany for the past 3 years. I learnt recently that I would probably be eligible for a Spanish passport(which would make life a lot easier). Do you know if I can apply for the passport/citizenship from Germany because it’s an EU country? Or would I have to be living in Spain? I’m quite settled in Germany now, so I’d rather not have to move. I’ve tried looking online for information about this particular situation but have found it difficult. Would be grateful for all advice on the topic :)
Gracias ✌️
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You can only apply for the expedited nationality after two years’ legal residency in Spain. So you would have to apply for and obtain a visa. It takes years after applying to actually obtain nationality, but after you wait one year, you can hire an attorney to file for an immediate response.
The wording makes it seem like you’re asking about the 2-year citizenship process in Spain. No, you’d have to reside in Spain for two years and then some for processing time.
But, if not, additional specifics would be helpful as there are other ways to obtain Spanish citizenship.
Look at /r/GermanCitizenship for questions about that.
You could get Spanish citizenship with 2 years living in Spain, because your original citizenship is Latin American, but you’re not currently a Spanish resident so your time in Germany would have no bearing on that as far as I know.
If your 3 years in Germany counts toward German citizenship requirements, it may be best to stay there to apply. If it doesn’t, the 2 year Spanish pathway is a good opportunity.
Honestly, do more basic research outside of Reddit about nationality laws. Every situation is highly specific. If you have recent Spanish ancestry, ley de memoria democrática is an option.