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Spanish Citizenship by Descent (Democratic Memory Law)

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Spain's Democratic Memory Law (2022) expanded citizenship rights to grandchildren and great-grandchildren of those who fled Spain during the Civil War and Franco era. Also available through regular jure sanguinis for children and grandchildren of Spanish citizens.

Investment

Free — admin costs only

Processing

24 months

Min stay

0 days/year

Tax rate

19–47% progressive income tax for residents%

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Key Details

Leads to PRYes

Dual citizenshipYes

Remote work—

Healthcare included—

Crypto accepted—

Same-sex recognised—

RenewableYes

Stay Requirements

Citizenship by descent confers a nationality, which is permanent and carries no physical-presence requirement to retain

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Highlights

Civil War + Franco era diaspora qualify
Grandchildren and great-grandchildren
EU passport — 190 countries
Large Latin American diaspora
No residency requirement

What could change

Political shifts could impact the Democratic Memory Law and its provisions.

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Tax Notes

Spain applies a progressive income tax rate of 19-47% for residents.

Last verified: 4/15/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: high

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Eligibility: You may qualify for Spanish citizenship by descent if you have a Spanish parent, grandparent, or were adopted by a Spanish citizen before age 18. The Democratic Memory Law (2022) also allows descendants of exiled Spaniards to apply.

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