Nationality Oath ceremony appointment!

Hello Patricia
Last week I received a letter from interior ministry of Spain, Madrid that they granted Spanish nationality. It has been long period in waiting and finally a good news. ;-)
Now I would like to know - what should I do next:
- Should I call or visit civil registry to book an appointment for Oath ceremony. How difficult is that, I mean Spanish they speak. My Spanish is still not good, although I can understand.
- Secondly, do I have to take another Spanish test. During the nationality application I already wrote Spanish test ( it was about Spanish culture and system)
- How long do I have to wait to get Oath ceremony appointment and how long will it complete all process?

I really would appreciate your quick reply. Wish you wonderful weekend!!

Hello Patrica
Would you please reply my query.
Today we called civil registration office to book an appointment, however they replied its not possible. They said they are phoning applicants in an order to offer appointment and they can not say when I will get appointment.
However, my Spanish nationality granted letter says its only valid for 180 days.
What should I do?

Hello dkg

The Spanish nationality application process is still a very lengthy and tiring process in Spain, so if the Civil Registry officer tells you that they are calling applicants in appointment order, you have to trust them and disregard whatever the letter your received from the Ministry says, as that is a standard text that does not reflect the real and current administrative situation of the nationality application process.

Once the Nationality has been granted, there are no further tests to be taken. It is quite unclear when you will be appointed for the Oath Ceremony. Needless to say that time frame can vary a lot among the different provinces in Spain.

Regards,

Many thanks for clarifying my queries, really appreciate your services. :)

I hold Indian passport. During Spanish nationality oath ceremony do I have to show my Indian passport renounce document or they need renounce document after the oath?.
Do they need any further documents during/ after oath?

Hello Patricia
Please kindly answer my doubt regarding renounce passport.
Many thanks in advance

Hello dkg,

You only need to take with you the residence card; your passport is not required on that day. The Civil Registry will let you know in case you need to take anything else.

Regards,

Hi Patricia
Finally I got appointment letter from civil registration in 2 weeks. My Spanish language level is poor.. in swearing do i say " si" to all questions?.
It says "swear or promise" - what is the difference?
I also have to fill up a form, what form is that - is that difficult to fill considering my poor Spanish skills?
Pls answer..
Special thanks and best regards

Hi Patricia
Please kindly reply. Sorry for being so needy.

Hello dkg

I can´t advice you to answer yes to all questions as I do not know what are all the questions they will ask you. Swear and promise have very similar meanings, and it basically refers to your promise to pledge allegiance to the Spanish Crown and State and accept you duties and rights as a Spanish citizen.

I believe they have handed you a form to be filled out with your personal details, similar to a birth inscription, so you indicate your full given names, birth details, parents´details, even including your parents marriage details.

If you wish to discuss more details, please feel free to contact us by email.

Regards

Thanks a lot for you reply.. I will contact you via email if further anything needed.

Hello Patricia
Sorry I am being extremely desperate to ask you one more question. Please try to reply following:
When I acquire Spanish nationality I need to fill up a form, they need First name, father side name ( Family name) and Mother side family name, however I only have have my first name and last name ( father side name).
In case what should I do?.
Is it compulsory to have 3 rd name ( which I dont have), can I select a random name in this case?
Special thanks once again and thanks a lot!!

Hello dkg,

You certainly need to add a second surname or Family name. Normally, applicants put their mother´s family surname ( their surname when they were single ) . If you need some more information, I recommend you to ask the Civil Registry officer, as I am sure it is not the first time they have to answer that kind of question and they may provide with suggestions.

Regards,

Patricia, Thank you VERY MUCH!!

Hi i have received a message that we can now book spanish nationality oath appointments online following the covid-19 closure of offices. I received notification that my nationality passed in March 2020 and i want to book an appointment how do I do this please?

Hello MKH,

You need to check with the corresponding Civil registry. Not all registries have an online tool to book appointments.

Regards,

Dear Respondent, Greetings,
Its my humble request to please guide me about the appointment of oath taking as my nationality granted favorably since last week. Will you please guide me about any area where I can take appointment for a short period of time. As its too long in Barcelona. Actually I am a patient and cannot wait too long to oath. Its a great pleasure and a favor if you guide me about the location of Spain where I can take a short time for oath taking Ceremony.
Thank you in Anticipation.