What is the preservation of Spanish nationality, how can you keep it if you live abroad and how to recover it in case you have lost it.
To preserve my Spanish nationality if I live abroad?
According to Spanish law, the who voluntarily acquire another nationality after the age of majority or emancipation they may lose Spanish nationality if they do not make a declaration of preservation. In addition, if you are Spanish and have another nationality since the minority, you must also make a declaration of preservation to maintain Spanish nationality.
On the other hand, if you are son of Spaniards and have been born and habitually resident abroad, and the country in which you reside attributes your nationality during the minority, you must declare your will to retain Spanish nationality before the Registrar of the Civil Registry within three years of the age of 18 or since you are emancipated.
Yeah. you are Spanish and live abroadyou must submit an application for the preservation of nationality. It is important that you submit the conservation application before three years after the acquisition of another nationality or from the age of majority, as appropriate. If you do not submit the application within this time limit, you may lose Spanish nationality.
What if I lose her, how can I get her back?
The recovery of Spanish nationality is possible in some cases, and it is important to know the requirements and procedures necessary to achieve this.
One of the cases in which Spanish nationality can be recovered is through recovery option. This process is available to those who have lost their Spanish nationality in a way involuntary, as may be the case for those who lost it by acquiring another nationality.
In order to be eligible for the recovery of Spanish nationality in this way, it is necessary to meet certain requirements:
It is necessary to have been legally resident in Spain for at least one year before the request for recovery.
Basic knowledge of the Spanish language and Spanish culture must be credited, which can be done through specific examinations.
Another case in which Spanish nationality can be recovered is through rehabilitation option. This route is available to those who have lost their Spanish nationality in a way voluntaryfor example, for the person who gave up his or her nationality to acquire another.
In order to be eligible for the rehabilitation of Spanish nationality, it is necessary:
Have been legally resident in Spain for at least two years before the application for rehabilitation.
Prove that an effective link has been maintained with Spain throughout that time, which may include the implementation of economic, cultural or social activities in the country.
In both cases, the recovery of Spanish nationality must be applied to the relevant Spanish Civil Registry. The process can be complex and we strongly recommend that it be advised by an expert lawyer on foreigners.
