Spanish nationality for children and grandchildren of Spaniards born abroad

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1. The bill would grant Spanish nationality of origin to children born abroad of Spanish emigrants, whether those emigrants kept, recovered or lost their nationality, whatever the reason.
2. Grandchildren born abroad of Spanish emigrants could obtain nationality by option of origin, even if their grandparents lost it. Those who lost it by failing to confirm it when they came of age would also recover it.
3. Children, both minors and adults, of people who chose or could have chosen nationality of origin would have the right to opt for Spanish nationality.
4. Being a descendant of a Spaniard would be proven with certified birth records of the applicant, their parents and, for grandchildren and great-grandchildren, their Spanish grandparents or great-grandparents.
5. The process would start by booking an appointment online at the civil registry of the consular district where the applicant lives. Once all documents are submitted, a decision would come within a maximum of six months.
6. These cases would not require the Spanish language test (DELE at level A2) or the social integration test. The bill would also amend Articles 17, 20 and 24 of the Civil Code to cover these new situations.

Who it affects

• Children born abroad of Spanish emigrants: They would be considered Spanish by origin.
• Grandchildren born abroad of Spanish emigrants: They could opt for Spanish nationality by option of origin.
• Children, minors and adults, of people who chose or could have chosen nationality of origin: They would have the right to opt for Spanish nationality.
• People who lost Spanish nationality by failing to confirm it when they came of age: They could recover it by opting for nationality of origin.

Words worth knowing

Nacionalidad de origen (nationality of origin)

Being Spanish from birth, with no further steps needed.

Opción (option)

A procedure by which someone entitled to Spanish nationality formally requests it.

Registro civil consular (consular civil registry)

A Spanish office abroad that records births, marriages and other events of Spaniards living outside Spain.

Ius sanguinis

A rule that grants nationality based on a parent's nationality, not on place of birth.

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