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    Default Spanish great-grand father

    Hi all,

    This is my situation.

    My great-grandfather immigrated to the Philippines in the 1900's and married my Filipino great-grandmother.

    My grandfather died in 2007, I don't know if he ever did anything to retain or conserve his Spanish citizenship. Does it get passed on automatically?

    In that case does that make me a Spanish citizen by descent? Or do I have to prove my ancestry/heritage with documents?

    Sincerely,

    Vince

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    Hello Vince

    You certainly need to prove your ancestry.

    You would have to prove your great-grandfather never lost his nationality. If your grandfather was always a Filipino citizen you will have no chances to prove your father is Spanish ancestry.

    Children of Spanish parents or grandparents are required one year previous legal residency in Span to be able to apply for the Spanish Nationality.

    Regards,
    Patricia Martin
    Immigration Consultant at Lawbird | Contact Me
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    Quote Originally Posted by Patricia View Post
    Hello Vince

    You certainly need to prove your ancestry.

    You would have to prove your great-grandfather never lost his nationality. If your grandfather was always a Filipino citizen you will have no chances to prove your father is Spanish ancestry.

    Children of Spanish parents or grandparents are required one year previous legal residency in Span to be able to apply for the Spanish Nationality.

    Regards,

    Only 1 year legal residency? I thought it was 3?

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    Hello Jim

    It is one year.

    You can read the information here.

    Regards,
    Patricia Martin
    Immigration Consultant at Lawbird | Contact Me
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