Will there be a Dual Nationality Agreement between Spain and Romania?
Spain and Romania are currently negotiating a Double Nationality Agreement that would allow the over 600,000 Romanians living in Spain to have both nationalities.
This would be a significant advancement for the entire Romanian community in Spain, allowing them to retain their original nationality.
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Dual Nationality Agreement between Spain and Romania:
- WHAT IS DUAL NATIONALITY »
- DUAL NATIONALITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN SPAIN AND ROMANIA »
- SPAIN CURRENTLY HAS DUAL CITIZENSHIP AGREEMENTS WITH »
- WHEN WILL THE DOUBLE NATIONALITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN SPAIN AND ROMANIA COME INTO EFFECT? »
- ALL TYPES OF RESIDENCY AVAILABLE IN SPAIN »
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WHAT IS DUAL NATIONALITY:
Dual Nationality, also known as Dual Citizenship, is an agreement reached between two countries which permits citizens of each country to be able to hold nationality dual countries.
This means citizens from either Romania or Spain can apply for foreign citizenship and keep their either Spanish or Romanian citizenship.
DUAL NATIONALITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN SPAIN AND ROMANIA:
When will the Double Nationality Agreement between Spain and Romania come into effect?
The Romanian government urges Spain to finalize the Double Nationality Agreement between the two countries as soon as possible. In an interview with EFE, they stated that this agreement is eagerly anticipated by many, and it is time to leverage the strong relationship between Spain and Romania to move this project forward.
Both countries initiated initial discussions in May 2023 during the trilateral summit with Poland, making progress in this regard.
SPAIN CURRENTLY HAS DUAL CITIZENSHIP AGREEMENTS WITH:
Currently, Spain has dual nationality agreements with:
This means that if you are a national of any of these countries mentioned, you can obtain Spanish nationality without renouncing your original nationality.
This implies having dual nationality and, therefore, two entirely valid passports.
WHEN WILL THE DOUBLE NATIONALITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN SPAIN AND ROMANIA SOME INTO EFFECT?:
There is currently no known date for when this dual nationality agreement will come into effect.
These processes usually take time, and sometimes they can be prolonged, we will keep our clients of further information.
ALL TYPES OF RESIDENCY AVAILABLE IN SPAIN:
- Golden-Visa Spain (Spain citizenship by investment)
- Non-Lucrative visa Spain (Spain visa non lucrative)
- Self-Employed visa Spain (self employed expats in Spain)
- Digital-Nomad visa Spain (remote worker in Spain)
Please see-here our video-blog with options and legal-advice to obtain residency in Spain.
Remember that immigration procedures and immigration regulations change regularly, so it’s crucial to stay updated with the latest information from reliable sources. If you have specific questions or concerns about your situation, it’s advisable to consult with immigration authorities or legal professionals specializing in immigration matters, to do this, please click-here »
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