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Spain has processed over 2.3 million citizenship applications under its 2022 law for descendants of refugees, with most from Latin America.
Spain has received over 2.3 million citizenship applications under its 2022 "grandchildren's law," which allows descendants of Spaniards who fled during or after the Civil War and Franco’s dictatorship to reclaim nationality due to political or ideological persecution.
Most applicants are from Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, and Venezuela.
The law aims to address historical injustices, with approval rates historically exceeding 98%.
Processing may take up to four years, and if approved, Spain’s overseas population could double.
Applicants cite emotional ties and practical benefits like EU travel and work rights.
Spain is considering expanding consular staffing and opening new offices to manage the backlog.
España ha procesado más de 2.3 millones de solicitudes de ciudadanía en virtud de su ley de 2022 para descendientes de refugiados, la mayoría de los cuales provienen de América Latina.