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Citizenship by descent, in plain words.

Furthest routine descent
Parent
Fee
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Watch out
The grandchildren route (Ley de Memoria Democrática) closed on 22 October 2025.

The rules

  • Parent only. The Ley de Memoria Democrática route closed on 22 October 2025, so there is no direct grandparent route now.

Documents to check

Check the official application checklist for this route before ordering records. It may ask for birth records linking each generation, name-change or marriage records, and proof of the ancestor’s citizenship. Special routes may need additional evidence. The consulate can confirm which documents, translations and certifications apply to you.

Official source

https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/londres/en/Paginas/index.aspx

Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs — London consulate notice of 1 October 2025.

Checked 8 November 2026.

Verify before applying. Rules and fees change. This page is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. Check the official source above, or ask the country's embassy or consulate, before you send anything.