If my child is born in Spanish territory is he/she Spanish, this question is very frequently asked by our clients.
From Molinares Abogados we can help you understand what happens with minors born in Spain and how they can acquire Spanish nationality.
- Spanish nationality by simple presumption (For children of foreign parents in the event that the parents' country of origin does not attribute a nationality)
- Spanish nationality by option (if at the moment of birth one of the parents is Spanish )
- Spanish nationality by residence (with reduction of the legal time to 1 year)
The fact that some minors born in Spain of foreign parents are granted nationality does not mean that their parents automatically obtain a residence permit or nationality.
Blog written by by Liliana Zapata / Lawyer ICAM
