How many years does it take for a Russian citizen to obtain Spanish citizenship?

As a general rule — after 10 years of continuous legal residence. The period is shorter if you are married to a Spanish citizen (1 year) and under certain other circumstances.

Which exams do I need to pass?

Two Instituto Cervantes exams: DELE A2 (Spanish language) and CCSE (knowledge of the constitution and socio-cultural aspects). We help you register and prepare.

Can I keep my Russian citizenship?

Spain does not officially recognize dual citizenship with Russia — you file a declaration renouncing your previous citizenship. We'll go over the practical nuances during a consultation.

With a free assessment: we'll determine your residence permit route and build a plan for the years ahead, all the way to citizenship.

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Spanish Citizenship — Turnkey Support

We guide you along the entire path to a Spanish passport: from choosing the right residence permit and accumulating the required years of residence to preparing your dossier, taking the exams, and filing your citizenship application. We handle the paperwork and deadlines — all you have to do is live your life and prepare for the exams.

How Soon You Can Apply

The general rule — 10 years of continuous legal residence in Spain.
2 years — for citizens of certain countries (Latin America, Portugal, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea) and Sephardic Jews.
1 year — if you are married to a Spanish citizen or were born in Spain.

What the Service Includes

We verify your eligibility for citizenship and your exact timeline; we build a strategy: which residence permit to obtain and how to accumulate the required years of residence.
We prepare your dossier, help you register and prepare for the exams, file your application, and manage your case all the way to the oath ceremony.

Exams and Dual Citizenship

At the citizenship stage (not the residence permit stage), you take two Instituto Cervantes exams: DELE A2 (language) and CCSE (constitution and socio-cultural knowledge).
Spain does not officially recognize dual citizenship with Russia — when you receive your passport, you file a declaration renouncing your previous citizenship; we'll go over the specifics of your situation in person.

Service Cost

Pricing is discussed individually

Verification of your citizenship eligibility and exact timeline
Strategy: residence permit → renewals → citizenship
Help registering and preparing for the DELE A2 and CCSE exams
Dossier preparation and application filing
Support through to approval and the oath ceremony

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Government fees and direct third-party costs (notary, translations, insurance premiums) are billed separately as incurred.

How We Work

Free assessment and timeline calculation
Residence permit and legal residence plan
Preparation for the DELE A2 and CCSE exams
Dossier preparation and citizenship application
Support through to the decision and oath ceremony

FAQ

How many years does it take for a Russian citizen to obtain Spanish citizenship? As a general rule — after 10 years of continuous legal residence. The period is shorter if you are married to a Spanish citizen (1 year) and under certain other circumstances.
Which exams do I need to pass? Two Instituto Cervantes exams: DELE A2 (Spanish language) and CCSE (knowledge of the constitution and socio-cultural aspects). We help you register and prepare.
Can I keep my Russian citizenship? Spain does not officially recognize dual citizenship with Russia — you file a declaration renouncing your previous citizenship. We'll go over the practical nuances during a consultation.
Where do I start? With a free assessment: we'll determine your residence permit route and build a plan for the years ahead, all the way to citizenship.

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