Immigration and nationality in Spain

Immigration procedures in Spain, step by step

Find clear guides on residence, Spanish nationality, applications, and online procedures. Check the requirements, documents, and resources before starting your application.

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Mercurio System

Guide to submitting immigration applications and documents online.

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How's my application going?

Check and understand the status of your Spanish nationality application.

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Application status

Ways to check the status of an application handled by the Immigration Office.

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Fee 790 code 052

What it is, when it applies, and how to pay this immigration fee.

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Fee 790 code 026

Form and payment of the fee for the Spanish nationality application.

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Social roots residence permit

Current requirements, period of residence, integration, documents, and application.

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Family reunification

Family members, requirements, financial means, EX-02, and procedural steps.

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Registered partnership with a foreign national

Requirements, documents, and differences depending on the couple's situation.

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Regulations and procedures may change. Before submitting an application, check the requirements with the competent authority.

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