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Josh from ExpatsEverywhere sits down with Silvia, a lawyer in Spain, to discuss the many myths about Spanish citizenship. How long does it take? Do you have to give up your principle passport? How do you get Spanish citizenship? They talk about these topics and many more!
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Does Spain allow dual citizenship with the United States?
02:22 - Has Spain been checking to make sure that Americans relinquished their US citizenship?
03:12 - Does Spain check on non-American citizens?
04:26 - Is there a penalty if they catch you?
06:27 - How long does this process take?
07:31 - What about those belonging to different countries?
09:27 - What are the perks of having a Spanish passport?
11:17 - Does being a Spanish citizen change anything from a tax perspective?
13:20 - Are there any other concerns in obtaining Spanish citizenship?
15:12 - What common questions do clients ask you?