I already have dual citizenship in the United States and Mexico, it would be nice to get a European passport or citizenship since I plan on studying and working in Spain or somewhere in Europe in the near future.
How would I go about doing this? How much about my ancestors do I need to know?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
2007-07-26 08:43:07 · 8 answers · asked by stunnaramirez 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
When you mention that you have Spanish ancestry, how recent is it? If one of your parents is a Spanish citizen then it might be possible after you've lived legally in Spain for a year. Otherwise, unless you're living there legally for a fixed period or marry a Spanish national it doesn't seem likely.
I've included a link below which ought to help, but be aware that in the current "high alertness" - as a result of terrorism and EU issues with immigration laws tightening - you're likely to find it very difficult unless you've got a legitimate claim for citizenship.
If you're serious about it, and prepared to commit to the long term in Spain, another alternative would be to arrange employment and/or study and obtain the appropriate visa for that. Then, after a number of specified years in the country (you'll need to check this with Spanish Immigration), you might be eligible for citizenship.
Bottom line: it's not simple, and with two citizenships already they Spanish authorities are unlikely to make it easy for you even if you do qualify. In fact, in looking at the the links below, my guess is you might even have to relinquish one of your other passports to do so.
2007-07-26 09:12:26 · answer #1 · answered by ClaudeS 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You do realise that you will have to drop one of your citizenships if you get Spanish. You don't get new passports or extra passports that easily.
Also the Spanish ancestry depends on how recent. You would probably need parents that are Spanish at the time of your birth to qualify. You mainly need their records all the way down to yours to get citizenship. For example, your birth certificate, your parents, marriage certificates, proofs of any changes of name for either party, and if you to to the grandparents you need their birth certificates as well.
2007-07-26 09:40:03 · answer #2 · answered by Acyla 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can't collect passports like stamps you know. Most countries rules are your parents would have to be been born in that country. So which of your parents were born in Spain? Which would you give up the Mexican passport or the US passport?
2007-07-26 09:02:10 · answer #3 · answered by Mama~peapod 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Be careful. There may be consequences to this. For example, if you are in Spain and you get into trouble with the law, the US consulate won't be able to help you if you hold a Spanish passport.
2007-07-26 09:05:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Contact a Spanish Embassy in the US. I know there's a Consulate office in Chicago and in NY. Probably others in additional states.
2007-07-26 09:00:30 · answer #5 · answered by ladydi_1987 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think passports are issued on the bases of birth, not ancestors
2007-07-26 09:26:12 · answer #6 · answered by jean 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it works like that homey
2007-07-26 08:47:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
A good idea, but not a hope in hell.
2007-07-26 08:50:58 · answer #8 · answered by cobra 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋