Frequently asked questions
- With Law 12/2015 on Spanish nationality by Sephardic origin, do I have to renounce my current nationality?
No, Spanish law allows you to maintain dual nationality, although the regulations of each country will have to be taken into account.
- What is the validity period for the birth certificate and criminal record certificate?
Birth certificate: 6 months
- What happens if I have renewed my passport after starting the process?
You must present the renewed and old passports before a notary.
- Is the FCJE certificate mandatory?
Instruction 29 / September / 2015 DGRN On application of Law 12/2015. I.4.3 1.a) "The Certificate issued by the President of the Permanent Commission of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Spain has special probative value ..."
- Do minors have to go to Spain to sign?
Those over 14 years of age have to come and sign together with their parents or one of the parents with a notarized and apostilled power of attorney from the other. Children under 14 should not travel to sign, their two parents will do so or one of them with a notarized and apostilled power of attorney representing the other party.
- Until when can you sign?
The deadline is September 30, 2020 although as a result of the state of Alarm for COVID19 it is likely that this period will be extended.
- When I am Spanish, do I have to pay taxes in Spain?
No, only if you live or work in Spain.
- Is it possible for me to be denied Spanish nationality?
Obtaining Spanish nationality by this means is configured as a right so, in the case of having signed with the FCJE certificate, having passed the CCSE exam, lacking a criminal record and providing the rest of the necessary documentation if the notary attests that everything is correct, it will be granted.
