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Spanish nationality of origin under the Ley de Memoria Democrática (the "grandchildren law")

Spanish nationality of origin under the Ley de Memoria Democrática (the "grandchildren law"). This procedure can no longer be filed. The window to apply for nationality under the Ley de Memoria Democrática (DA 8.ª of Ley 20/2022) CLOSED on 22 October 2025, after the one-year extension. This option can no longer be filed: anyone who did not apply in time cannot do so now. The route in force is «Nacionalidad española por residencia (Spanish nationality by residence)», and we handle it for you.

We handle the application for Spanish nationality OF ORIGIN under DA 8ª of Ley 20/2022 (Ley de Memoria Democrática, the "Ley de Nietos" or grandchildren law) for descendants of Spaniards who went into exile, or of Spanish women who lost their nationality by marriage. Legal framework: Ley 20/2022 DA 8ª + Instr. DGSJyFP 25/10/2022 + CC arts. 17, 22, 23 + LO 1/2008. 3 scenarios.

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Status
Route abolished: no new applications are accepted
Why
The window to apply for nationality under the Ley de Memoria Democrática (DA 8.ª of Ley 20/2022) CLOSED on 22 October 2025, after the one-year extension. This option can no longer be filed: anyone who did not apply in time cannot do so now.
Route in force
Nacionalidad española por residencia (Spanish nationality by residence) ↗

Cost breakdown: Our fee 29 €. The nationality application under the Ley de Memoria Democrática is free of charge: no processing tasa (official fee)..

Spanish nationality of origin under the Ley de Memoria Democrática (the "grandchildren law"): how is it filed?

  1. 1Answer the questions (~10 minutes).
  2. 2We check the deadline, the scenario and the documentation.
  3. 3Payment of 29 €.
  4. 4We deliver your application + checklist + alerts.

Which documents do you need?

  • •Identity document of the applicant.
  • •Full birth certificate of the applicant, with apostilla (Hague Apostille) or legalised.
  • •Full birth certificate of the Spanish ancestor.
  • •Full marriage certificate of the ancestors (scenario B).
  • •Documentary evidence of the exile (refugee passport, CIME, OIR, consular registration, and so on).
  • •Criminal record certificate (applicants over 14 years old).
  • •Ministry of Justice form + photograph.

Legal basis and things to bear in mind

  • Legal framework: Ley 20/2022 DA 8ª + Instr. DGSJyFP 25/10/2022 + CC arts. 17, 22, 23 + LO 1/2008.
  • Statutory window of 2 years plus extensions (watch for the extension currently in force).
  • Nationality OF ORIGIN: you do NOT have to renounce your current nationality.
  • Natural companion procedures: jura_promesa_nacionalidad_espanola, inscripcion_nacimiento_rc.

Spanish nationality of origin under the Ley de Memoria Democrática (the "grandchildren law"): frequently asked questions

Spanish nationality of origin under the Ley de Memoria Democrática (the "grandchildren law"): can it still be applied for?

No. The window to apply for nationality under the Ley de Memoria Democrática (DA 8.ª of Ley 20/2022) CLOSED on 22 October 2025, after the one-year extension. This option can no longer be filed: anyone who did not apply in time cannot do so now.

What is the route in force?

Nacionalidad española por residencia (Spanish nationality by residence). We handle your application for Spanish nationality by residence before the Ministerio de Justicia (Ministry of Justice). We check the legal deadline for your situation (10 years general, 5 refugee, 2 Ibero-American/Sephardic/Andorra/Philippines/Equatorial Guinea/Portugal, 1 married to a Spanish national/born in Spain/child or grandchild of a Spanish national of origin), we verify the Cervantes exams (DELE A2 + CCSE) and the criminal records in Spain and in your country of origin with the apostilla.

Related procedures

Based on the legislation in force and on the official site of the competent authority: Registro Civil consular del país de residencia ↗.

Shall we get started with «Nacionalidad española por residencia (Spanish nationality by residence)»?

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