It is the most common case of obtaining Spanish nationality. For this purpose, Brazilians must legally reside in Spain for a minimum period of two years, unless they are married to a Spanish citizen, since, as mentioned above, the period is reduced to one year.

Reside in Spain legally for the period required by law, according to your case, remembering that for Brazilians the period of residence is 2 (two) years. In addition, they must have no criminal record, both in Brazil and Spain. It will also be necessary to prove economic means in Spain, that is, to have a work contract or any other source of income.

The answer is no. We can process the residence in Spain for a Spanish spouse (either through marriage or common-law marriage), for the child of a Spanish spouse up to the age of 21. The situation is complicated when it comes to children of a Spanish spouse who is over 21 years of age or ancestors of the same (father or mother) as the Spanish government requires proof of financial dependence in the country of origin (that is, prior to entry into Spain) as well as proving that this foreigner does not have his own resources and is totally dependent on a Spanish citizen.

No. Being married to a Spaniard grants the foreign spouse the right to reside and work in Spain. With regard to nationality, the only advantage is that the foreign spouse will be able to APPLY for nationality after one year of residence in Spain with the Spanish spouse. For UNMARRIED Brazilians, the requirement period is two years.

Since the Historical Memory Law, which made it possible for the grandchildren of Spaniards to acquire Spanish nationality, it is no longer possible to apply for nationality through this family relationship. Therefore, since December 27, 2011, it is no longer possible to apply for Spanish nationality for grandchildren of Spaniards.

If you do not confirm your nationality within the 3 (three) years following emancipation (fulfillment of 18 years of age, marriage if you are a minor, opening a business...), you will lose your Spanish nationality, only being able to recover it if you are a minor. to reside LEGALLY in Spain for a period of 1 (one) year.

According to Spanish legislation, all children of Spaniards are Spaniards, although it differentiates SPANISH born in SPAIN from those born abroad (born in Brazil for example). So, if your FATHER/MOTHER is Spanish BORN in Spain, you will be Spanish no matter how old you are. However, if your parent is Spanish BORN (A) in Brazil, you will only have the nationality if you are registered at the SPANISH CONSULATE before turning 18 years old. Even so, after emancipation (18 years old) you will have a period of 3 (three) years to confirm your will to remain with Spanish nationality, under penalty of losing it.

Yes. You can apply for the "prorogation of stay" up to a maximum of 6 months (3 months tourist + 3 months of "prorogation of stay". , check on our website in the tab Useful links / Extension of Stay or Extension of Stay.