Spain citizenship: through your parent
If your parent was a Spanish citizen when you were born, you're Spanish by origin (Art. 17) — register at the consulate.
What you'll need
- Government fee
- Consular registration is generally free
- Typical timeline
- ~12–18 months
- Where
- Your Spanish consulate or the Registro Civil Central, Madrid
Whether this line carries citizenship depends on the specifics — dates of birth, naturalization timing, and whether the chain was ever broken. The free eligibility check walks your exact line and tells you which route applies and what documents you'll need.
Other ancestor paths
See if you qualify for Spain citizenship
Check your eligibility — freeNot affiliated with Registro Civil / Consulate or any government. A document-organization tool, not legal advice — always verify with the relevant authority.