Hello,

The process to obtain citizenship through a civil registry in Spain, normally takes a couple of years. It depends on how busy the corresponding civil registry is. If it is your intention to become resident in Spain then it is important to do so as soon as possible, as depending on where your wife resides in, the date given for appointments and the processing time can differ enormously. Madrid for example is not issuing these appointments until October! The situation in Malaga is a little better; they are giving them for May. After this you need to take into account a processing time around three months, again depending on the Oficina de Extranjeros.