Spain: Citizenship for sephardic jews

SPAIN: CITIZENSHIP TO SEPHARDIC JEWS

We will be pleased to answer and discuss any concerns you may have on the immigration process to Spain. 

LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Starting October 1^st 2015, Spain will grant the right of citizenship to Sephardic Jews whose descendants were expelled from Spain in 1492.

CONDITIONS

1. Present evidence of Sephardic Jew status;
2. Demonstrate special connection to Spain;
3. Have basic knowledge of the Spanish language and culture.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. Completed application form;
2. Birth certificate;
3. Police certificate (for the last five (5) years prior the application);
4. Certificate of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Spain;
5. Certificate by the President of the Jewish community of your residence or birth place;
6. Certificate from the rabbinical authority;
7. Documents confirming Spanish origins (Sephardic Jew);
8. Proof of knowledge and use of the ladino or “haketia” language;
9. Two test results (basic knowledge of Spanish language and of the Spanish Constitution and culture).

IMMIGRATION PROCESS

1. We will provide you a consultation regarding: the process of immigration to Spain, the procedures of obtaining a Spanish citizenship, questions related to education, insurance, integration, healthcare, administrative and other aspects associated with your move to Spain;
2. Signature of the agreement;
3. You will have to prepare and legalize the required documents;
4. We have a team of sworn translators who are responsible for translating all the documents into Spanish;
5. We will apply your information to the Jewish Organization of Spain in order to obtain the requested certificates;
6. We will submit your application to the Spanish authorities;
7. You will obtain an identification number through which you could see online the progress of your application;
8. Your application will be transmitted to a Spanish notary who will study your case;
9. The notary will request additional documents, reports and may make supplementary verification of the Ministerio del Interior y Ministerio de la Presidencia;
10. If your application is complete, you will be asked for an appointment with a Spanish notary in order to confirm your information and do a background check;
11. After a favorable decision, you will be invited to take an oath of allegiance to the King and obedience to the Spanish Constitution and laws;
12. You will obtain a Spanish citizenship;
13. The process can last up to one (1) year.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. When you obtain your Spanish citizenship, you do not need to renounce on your previous and other citizenship;
2. Starting October 1^st 2015, applicants will have only three (3) years to apply for Spanish citizenship;

OUR SERVICES IN SPAIN

1. Residence permit in Spain for investors;
2. Residence permit in Spain for wealthy individual;
3. Residence permit in Spain for real estate owners;
4. Residence in Spain for entrepreneurs;
5. Student visa in Spain;
6. Set up a company, business and financial plans; 
7. Assistance in the following services: open a bank account, coverage for medical insurance, register children in a school, exchange of foreign driver’s license, etc.;
8. Legal service in corporate, banking, immigration and administration law;
9. Renting / buying a property in Spain;
10. Renewal of residence permits in Spain;
11. Citizenship of Spain for Sephardic Jews;
12. Application for Spanish Citizenship;
13. Citizenship by residence in Spain.

Start your immigration procedure with us.

If you request more information, do not hesitate to contact us.

Inimex Inc. (International Immigration Experts)