Lawyers for the Filipino community in Barcelona

Two years of legal, continuous residence immediately before the application, if you are a Filipino national of origin (article 22.1 of the Spanish Civil Code). You must also show good civic conduct and integration, and pass the DELE A2 and the Instituto Cervantes CCSE test, unless exempted. On top of that period comes the time the application takes to be processed; the firm cannot guarantee that nationality will be granted or how long it will take.

If you are a native of the Philippines, Spain does not require it: article 23.b of the Civil Code exempts natives of the Philippines from that renunciation. If you were born elsewhere, ask about your case. Whether you keep Philippine citizenship depends on Philippine law; the Philippine Embassy in Madrid provides information on Republic Act 9225 on dual citizenship. Ajuridic does not advise on Philippine law.

Yes, unless you already hold a DELE A2 or higher or qualify for an exemption. The Philippines is not on the list of countries whose nationals are exempt from the DELE (Royal Decree 1004/2015, article 6.5). The CCSE test is also required, unless exempted.

With a Hague apostille issued by the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), and a translation into Spanish if it is not in Spanish. The Philippines has applied the Apostille Convention since 14 May 2019, so consular legalisation is not needed.

Yes, if they are not in Spanish. Spanish authorities require foreign documents translated into Spanish, or into the co-official language when a regional body handles the procedure. A translation by a sworn translator appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is valid.

With support, yes. The firm advises in Spanish, Catalan, English and Arabic (Arabic by prior appointment). If you do not speak Spanish or English well enough, a Filipino-speaking person helps you communicate with the lawyer; say so when you request the appointment. When we confirm the appointment, the firm tells you who will assist you in Filipino. That person is bound by the same professional secrecy.

Tell us about your case and we will assess whether we can help. When needed, the steps in the Philippines are carried out, on the firm's behalf, by a trusted professional there. Ajuridic advises on the Spanish side and does not advise on Philippine law. Before you hire, the firm explains the scope and the total price; if any amount were charged separately, it tells you beforehand. Your data is only sent to that professional with your express written authorisation.

First visit at no charge* *The first visit at no charge covers an initial consultation to discuss the case. It does not include prior document review. If that review is needed, or the matter concerns employment or criminal law, a fee may apply. The firm will disclose the scope and amount beforehand; the client decides whether to accept. When we confirm the appointment, the firm tells you whether the visit is at no charge or carries a fee. Arranging steps in the Philippines and reviewing documents are not part of the visit at no charge.