The Spanish Government has extended the "Grandchildren's Law" for another year, allowing the descendants of Spaniards exiled during the Civil War and Franco's regime to acquire Spanish nationality. This announcement, made by the Minister of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, Ángel Víctor Torres, provides a new opportunity for those who have not yet been able to formalize their application. At Molinares Abogados, we are experts in immigration law and we are here to guide you through every step of the process.
Extension of the Grandchildren's Law until 2025
The Law of Democratic Memory, popularly known as the "Law of Grandchildren", allows the descendants of Spaniards exiled during the Civil War and Franco's regime to apply for Spanish nationality. Initially, this regulation established a period of two years from its entry into force on October 21, 2022 to submit applications. However, the Government has decided to extend this deadline for one more year, until October 2025.
Who can benefit from the Grandchildren's Law?
The sons and daughters of legal age of those Spaniards whose nationality of origin was recognized by virtue of the right of option in accordance with the provisions of this law or in the seventh additional provision of Law 52/2007, of December 26, 2007) and the children of legal age of those who acquired nationality by Law 52/2007 and by this law).
Importance of the Extension
Minister Torres has underlined the importance of this extension, describing it as "magnificent news" that will be welcomed by those who wish to recover their Spanish nationality. Since the law came into force, 300,000 applications have been received, mainly from countries such as Argentina and Cuba.
How to Apply for Spanish Nationality
To apply for Spanish nationality under the Grandchildren's Law, it is necessary to prove Spanish ancestry. The Consulate General of Spain specifies that documents such as birth or baptismal certificates of Spanish parents or grandparents must be presented. It is advisable to start the search for these documents in the parishes and civil registries of the locality of birth.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
The application can be submitted until October 2025, thanks to the extension announced by the Government.
You must present documents such as birth or baptismal certificate of Spanish parents or grandparents.
Descendants of Spaniards exiled during the Civil War and Franco's regime, as well as the sons and daughters of Spanish women who lost their nationality because they married foreigners before 1978, are eligible.
Parishes and civil registries of the locality where your Spanish parents or grandparents were born or lived.
Personally at the Spanish Consulate corresponding to the place of residence, if the applicant is domiciled in Spain, the procedure must be carried out at the corresponding Civil Registry.
At Molinares Abogados, we have a team of experts in immigration law who can help you through the entire process of acquiring Spanish nationality. Contact us today for a free consultation and start your path to Spanish citizenship!
