1. Even learning the language was only a privilege (not a right) allowed to just the moneyed few. Therefore, if you acquired citizenship of the Dominican Republic or any other Ibero-American country by naturalization or marriage and then moved to Spain you would not be able to apply for citizenship of Spain after two years of legal residence. Therefore, if your final goal is Spain or EU, it is better for you to consider acquisition of temporary or even permanent residence in some EU country. Spanish nationality law has changed significantly since the 1889 Civil Code provisions on citizenship and nationality, especially during its liberalization during the Second Spanish Republic of 1931 to 1939, the repudiation of the Republican Constitution in 1938, the Francoist constriction of 1954, and the reforms of 1978, 1983, 1990s, and 2000s. Old colony, so yeah, pretty straightforward based on what other people have told me. This October 2015 came into force two new laws for people who wish to apply for the Spanish citizenship: – Law 12/2015 of 24 June, granting Spanish nationality to Sephardic Jews (originating from Spain) – Law 19/2015 of 13 July, on administrative reform of the Civil Registry, which also regulates the procedures for obtaining Spanish nationality. Like any other foreigner you will be expected to reside 10 years before it is possible to become a citizen of Spain. Latin American passport will be of no good in Spain or Europe; it will be good only for travel purposes.It should be kept in mind that no fast passport programs exist in Latin America. I hope this answer has been helpful. Dual citizenship Philippine/ Spanish is allowed by Spanish Law; it is granted automatically as you are not required to give up ur Philippine nationality. The Philippine nationality law is based upon the principles of jus sanguinis (Latin for right of blood) and therefore descent from a parent who is a citizen or national of the Republic of the Philippines is the primary method of acquiring Philippine citizenship. That’s a tricky question, but let me share what I’ve heard coming from other people who were able to acquire Spanish Citizenship as far as i know… (correct me if I’m wrong, just in case.) And only 1 year for a spouse of a Spanish citizen. Is it possible? Is it as straightforward as it seems?It is. We want to get married in Madrid, Spain. You are a grandchild of a Spanish citizen who lost or was forced to renounce their Spanish citizenship as a result of exile. 12-30-2013, 12:09 AM. And only 1 year for a spouse of a Spanish citizen.

'The following procedure tells you how to apply for a visa for Spain as a Filipino citizen: At first book an appointment so that you can submit your application.

You are of Sephardic descent and can prove it.

While Philippines has been under the rule of Spain for more than 300 years, Filipinos were never considered Spanish citizens even during the Spanish rule. We shall try to explain how second passport fraud works.

Spanish Citizenship and Two-Stage Schemes Fraud. Also the privilege to be naturalized in Spain in two years applies only to native-born Latin Americans. In this page go to 'Schedule an Appointment'.In this page you will be given all the instructions you need according to the type of visa you are applying for.

History. The shortest naturalization period exists in Argentina and Ecuador; these countries offer citizenship after only 2 years of residency.