Puerto Ricans Can Get Spanish Citizenship in 2 Years (Top 25 Questions Answered)

Can Puerto Ricans really apply for Spanish citizenship after just 2 years of legal residence in Spain?
In this interview, Spanish immigration lawyer Ainhoa Manero explains who qualifies, why Puerto Ricans are included in the 2-year rule, and what you need to know before starting the process.

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00:00 Puerto Ricans and Spanish Citizenship in 2 Years: Introduction
00:26 Why Puerto Ricans Can Apply for Spanish Citizenship After 2 Years
01:07 Who Qualifies as Puerto Rican for Spanish Citizenship
02:15 Born Outside Puerto Rico With a Puerto Rican Parent: Do You Qualify?
02:47 Do Puerto Rican Grandparents Qualify You for the 2-Year Rule?
03:28 Does Living in Puerto Rico Give You Citizenship Rights?
04:13 What Is the Puerto Rican Citizenship Certificate?
04:41 Is the Puerto Rican Citizenship Certificate Required by Spain?
05:48 Old vs New Puerto Rico Birth Certificates for Spain
06:16 Best Residence Permits in Spain for Puerto Ricans Seeking Citizenship
07:22 Does Living in a Specific Spanish City Affect Citizenship Timing?
07:51 Timeline From Moving to Spain to Getting the Spanish Passport
11:14 How Long Can Puerto Ricans Be Outside Spain Without Breaking Residency?
11:40 Which Spanish Residence Permits Count Toward Citizenship?
12:17 Documents Required to Apply for Spanish Citizenship
13:22 CCSE and DELE Exams for Puerto Ricans Explained
14:18 Criminal Records and Spanish Citizenship for Puerto Ricans
15:41 What Happens to Spouse and Children After Spanish Citizenship
17:22 Dual Citizenship: Does Spain Affect U.S. Citizenship?
18:08 Reparative Spanish Nationality for Puerto Ricans: What’s Real?
19:07 Step-by-Step Checklist: Puerto Rico to Spanish Citizenship
20:25 Should You Renew Your Residence After Applying for Citizenship

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