Can I have dual British and Spanish citizenship?

To put it simply, Spain does not currently recognise Spanish and British dual nationality, and in fact it only recognises dual citizenship from a select few countries that fulfil requirements set out in the Spanish constitution.

Can a British citizen get Spanish citizenship?

Qualifying for Spanish citizenship as a British citizen Passport eligibility is conditional on obtaining Spanish citizenship. After you have lived in Spain for five years, you can apply for permanent residence. After ten years, you can apply for Spanish nationality and a Spanish passport.

Can Spanish citizens have dual citizenship?

Does Spain allow dual citizenship? Yes, the Spanish Civil Code does allow dual citizenship, but just under certain circumstances. As a general rule, when you apply for and are granted Spanish nationality by residency, you must renounce your prior citizenship.

Do I have to renounce my UK citizenship to be Spanish?

So, as long as you are Spanish whilst in Spain, and do not have a problem with denouncing your British citizenship to the Spanish authorities, then you need not relinquish your British passport or citizenship – at least as far as the British authorities are concerned.

Can I be UK and Spain resident?

You Can Only Be a Resident of a Single Nation In fact, even before Brexit it wasn’t legally and officially possible to reside in both countries (though many people didn’t register as residents of Spain to enable them to do so).

How do I claim my Spanish citizenship through ancestry?

You can obtain Spanish citizenship by descent if:

  1. Your mother or father is a Spanish national.
  2. Both your parents were born in Spain.
  3. You were adopted by Spanish a national prior to your 18th birthday.
  4. You have Spanish grandparents.

Can you be a resident in Spain and UK?

How long does it take to get dual citizenship in Spain?

After 10 years of living in Spain, you can obtain Spanish nationality, thus becoming a Spanish citizen. The main downside of using this path in order to get the long-run residency is that you will need to renounce your original nationality (in order to get the Spanish one).

Can you have British and Spanish passports?

Dual citizenship (also known as dual nationality) is allowed in the UK. This means you can be a British citizen and also a citizen of other countries. You do not need to apply for dual citizenship. You can apply for foreign citizenship and keep your British citizenship.

How long can a UK citizen stay in Spain after Brexit?

90 days
British citizens can stay in Spain for 90 days in any 180 day period with a valid UK passport. This process may change in 2022, as the EU will be launching their ETIAS system, which will require a biometric passport, and other personal information involving your past.

Does Spain allow dual citizenship with the UK?

Spain only recognises dual citizenship with a select number of countries who are judged to fulfil the requirement set out in the Spanish constitution of having ‘a close/special relationship with Spain’ e.g. Latin American countries that were previously under Spanish rule. It does not recognise dual citizenship with the UK.

Is dual citizenship allowed in the UK after Brexit?

The United Kingdom is leaving the European Union on 31 October 2019. Dual citizenship. Dual citizenship (also known as dual nationality) is allowed in the UK. This means you can be a British citizen and also a citizen of other countries.

Do I need to apply for dual citizenship?

You do not need to apply for dual citizenship. You can apply for foreign citizenship and keep your British citizenship. Many countries do not accept dual citizenship. Check with the country’s consulate or embassy in the UK to find out about that country’s laws on dual nationality. There will be no change to…

Can I Keep my British citizenship if I move to Spain?

On the British government website, it is clearly stated that, from the UK point of view, ‘you can apply for foreign citizenship and keep your British citizenship.’ Whilst you do have to sign a declaration in Spain denouncing your British citizenship, you would not be asked to hand over your British passport to the Spanish authorities.