Spanish authorities have established a new deadline for descendants to obtain Spanish citizenship through the Grandchildren's Law, also known as the Democratic Memory Law. This law allows children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren of Spaniards to apply for nationality as a form of compensation for those who lost it due to political, ideological, or exile situations.
The original deadline to apply for citizenship was October 22, 2024; however, it has been extended by an additional year until October 22, 2025, due to the number of applications received. To access this route, it is necessary to meet certain requirements, such as being a child of Spanish women who lost their nationality due to marriage before 1978 or being a descendant of exiled Spaniards.
Obtaining Spanish citizenship through this law provides benefits like free movement across European Union countries, a powerful passport that facilitates travel without the need for a visa, access to public services and job opportunities, political rights such as voting in elections and participating in the political life of the country, among others.
The process to obtain citizenship can take between 6 months and 1 year, and a series of documents must be submitted, including birth or marriage certificates of Spanish relatives, identity documents, and others. After the established deadline, it will no longer be possible to access citizenship through this route.
In Argentina, the process to obtain Spanish citizenship is carried out at the General Consulates of Spain located in Buenos Aires, Bahía Blanca, Córdoba, Mendoza, and Rosario, where an appointment must be requested through the corresponding website based on the applicant's residence.
