Spanish nationality for sephardic jews

How does the process work?

The request will be addressed to the General Directorate of Registries and Notaries, together with proof of the special circumstances that justify its granting. A test is also conducted, which in general consists in demonstrating Sephardic Jewish identity. As well as showing close historical ties with Spain, its language and its culture.

Obtaining Spanish nationality by nature letter used to last several years, but with the imminent reform, waiting times will be substantially reduced. An important change is that if a Sephardic application receives Spanish nationality, they will not have to renounce their previous nationality.

Our services

Here at Piñera del Olmo, we can take charge of the entire process of the file.  We can also offer a genealogical report prepared by a historian specialized in Sephardic history. As well as this we can translate documentation into Spanish or request on your behalf the Certificate of the Federation of Jewish Communities from Spain (FCJE).

A firm with experience

As a result of the attention received by the approval of said Law, several international radio stations have interviewed the legal team of Piñera del Olmo SLP, given the prestige and recognition that our firm has globally. In our blog, you can find the interviews that our specialist lawyers gave to radios around the world during 2014: German radio interview “Deutschlandfunk”, French radio interview “Radio France International”, interview on Israeli radio “Radio Tempo Israel”; as well as written media such as “ Haaretz ” of Israel.

If you wish to start the process of acquiring Spanish nationality for Sephardic jews with our lawyers, or need more information, contact our office. 

Disclaimer: This information in this article is not definitive, for up to date legal advice which is relevant to your case, please contact our lawyers directly.