Did you know that it is possible for Brazilians to apply for Spanish citizenship? Holders of this document enjoy many benefits. In this article, we will show you the main ones, explain who is eligible for Spanish citizenship, and how to translate documents with Yellowling. Check it out!
Advantages of Having Spanish Citizenship
Being a Spanish citizen brings numerous benefits. Here are the main ones:
- Live, work, and study in the European Union: With Spanish citizenship, you can live, work, and study in any EU country without the need for a visa.
- High quality of life: Spain is known for its high quality of life, being the best in Southern Europe.
- Free movement: As a European citizen, you can move freely within the Schengen Area countries.
- Earn in euros: You will earn in a strong currency, the euro.
- Travel without a visa: The Spanish passport allows access to 190 destinations without the need for a visa. You can travel to countries like the United States and Canada with less bureaucracy, only needing an Electronic Travel Authorization.
- Low cost of living: According to Numbeo, Spain has a lower cost of living compared to most European countries.
- Healthcare and education: Spain has one of the most efficient public health and education systems in Europe.
- Rich culture and safety: The country offers a rich culture and high safety levels.
- Lower taxes: You pay fewer taxes on products.
- Fast track at airports: Enter the European citizens’ line at airports, saving time in immigration.
- Transmit citizenship: You can pass on Spanish citizenship to your children and grandchildren.
- Moderate purchasing power: Spain offers moderate purchasing power, among other advantages.
Additionally, it is possible to maintain dual citizenship, Brazilian and Spanish, as Brazilian nationality is compatible with Spanish nationality.
Who is Eligible for Spanish Citizenship?
Spain makes it relatively easy to obtain citizenship. Generally, Spanish citizenship is transmitted through parentage, i.e., from parents to children. However, there are other situations where it is possible to acquire citizenship. See who is eligible:
- Children of Spaniards by origin;
- Individuals who were under the guardianship or custody of a Spaniard during their minority (the deadline to apply for citizenship is 2 years from reaching adulthood);
- Minor grandchildren, provided that the parent who was not born in Spain has already acquired or regained nationality before the child reaches adulthood;
- Spouses of Spanish citizens;
- Widows or widowers of Spanish citizens;
- Parents of Spanish children;
- Brazilians whose parentage, adoption, or recognition of a father/mother occurred after the age of 18 (deadline of 2 years to apply for citizenship);
- Those born on Spanish soil who have not acquired another nationality;
- Brazilians who can prove residence in Spain for at least 2 years. The period can be reduced to 1 year if the Brazilian is married to a Spanish citizen or is a widower/widow of a Spanish citizen.
To apply for Spanish citizenship, visit the General Consulate of Spain’s website to check the requirements and necessary documentation for your case.
Document Translation with Yellowling
Once you have verified that you meet the requirements to apply for Spanish citizenship, you need to gather the necessary documentation and translate the documents to be valid in Spain.
For this, count on Yellowling, the largest translation company in Latin America! We provide a practical, safe, and economical way to ensure the quality of translation services. Yellowling performs translations, including sworn translations, in various languages, including Spanish.
As of April 2023, Yellowling has over 180 specialized translators, has completed over 27,000 translations, and served more than 4,200 clients.
How to Request Your Translation with Yellowling:
- Select the source and target languages of the document (Portuguese and Spanish, respectively).
- Fill in your details on the Yellowling website and upload the documents that need translation.
- Choose the best delivery date for your translations. Within a minute, you will receive a quote with a fair price for the service.
- Make the payment and request the service online, directly on our platform without leaving your home.
- Access the Yellowling platform to track the status of your translation in real time.
- On the scheduled date, you will receive the translations digitally or physically, without any bureaucracy.
We take care of the entire process for you and guarantee the quality of your translations. Use Yellowling whenever you need to translate documents!