There were times were I wasn’t sure if I would actually get to write this post. Applying for Spanish Citizenship due to Sephardic Origin is a long process, but I assume it is long in any country. There are a lot of steps, some exams, a decent amount of money, lots of waiting time, a bunch of […]
Becoming a Spanish Citizen Due to Sephardic Origin
Hello! Or should I say, Hola!!!! Reporting to you live just 4 days after officially becoming a Spanish Citizen! That’s right, 3 years and 3 months after beginning the process, I officially swore my fidelity to the Spanish King. Actually, I didn’t do much swearing (besides in the form of using bad words when I […]
An Update on the Sephardic Citizenship Process
Hello, hello! This post has been sitting in my drafts for months now, and after receiving a few emails in the last month regarding any updates on my Spanish citizenship, I thought now would be a great time to go ahead and write an update. You may or may not be interested in this subject, […]
Applying for Spanish Citizenship Due to Sephardic Origin: Requesting an FBI Background Check and Getting Your Birth Certificate Apostilled
Hello, hello! It has been quite awhile since I’ve said anything regarding my Spanish citizenship, but that’s because it’s been FOREVER since I’ve heard anything. If you’ve been following along on this journey, you know I have been applying for Spanish citizenship due to my family’s Sephardic heritage under the law that was enacted 3 […]
Applying for Spanish Citizenship Due to Sephardic Origin: What to Expect With the Notary
I made it! There is (some) light at the end of this tunnel! I certainly have not finished everything, but I have gotten to the point of signing my papers and now I wait. Wait for an approved or rejected application (let’s hope for approved…) and then I will send a few more documents, sign […]
Applying for Spanish Citizenship Due to Sephardic Origin: Paying the Tasa (Tax)
I am finally (FINALLY) at the stage of paying the tasa (the tax) for my application and while I don’t think it’s very confusing, I have gone through this tasa-paying runaround quite a few times here in Spain, so I thought I would put it all down here for anyone who needs some help. Enjoy. […]