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Spanish nationality: availability after two years of residency

Date Shared: 
Thursday, October 24, 2019 - 10:09
Countries and areas: 
Spain
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels: 
Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas: 
Objective 5: Enhance availability and flexibility of pathways for regular migration
Objective 16: Empower migrants and societies to realize full inclusion and social cohesion
Objective 19: Create conditions for migrants and diasporas to fully contribute to sustainable development in all countries
Contributors: 
Member States
Chairmanship: 
Ecuador 2019
Geographical Relevance: 
National
Tags: 
Migration Management, Pathways for Regular Migration, Diversity, Inclusiveness and Social Cohesion, Empowerment and Rights of Migrants
Summary: 

Nationals from Spanish-American countries are eligible to apply for citizenship after just two years of residence. Between 2001 and 2017, 977,546 people from Latin American countries became naturalized Spanish citizens through residence in Spain.

Link: 

http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/en/ServiciosAlCiudadano/InformacionParaExtranjeros/Paginas/Nacionalidad.aspx

GFMD Source: 

GFMD 2019- Summary Report: Regional Workshop "Facilitating social and economic inclusion"- Costa Rica