Guide: residence periods for nationality: in Valencia

Competence in Valencia

The Valencian Community processes through its immigration offices and National Police in provincial capitals (Valencia, Alicante, Castellón).

Access and appointments

Request an appointment on the regional or state portal as indicated on the procedure sheet. Demand in Valencia city is high in peak season.

Common procedures

Renewals, roots authorisations and EU family member procedures are especially frequent on the Valencian coast.

Empadronamiento

Many coastal municipalities have specific empadronamiento rules; ensure your certificate is up to date before the appointment.

Indicative timelines

Appointments in two to six weeks and variable resolution depending on file complexity and office workload.

Local sources

Review the Generalitat Valenciana website and Government Delegation for announcements on procedure changes.

Step by step

1. Check the residence period that applies to your country of origin (10 years general, 2 for Ibero-Americans, 1 for refugees, etc.).
2. Gather historical empadronamiento certificates and employment or financial records.
3. Obtain and apostille birth, marriage and criminal record certificates.
4. Submit the application at the Civil Registry or enabled electronic portal.
5. Pass CCSE and DELE A2 if not exempt.
6. Await resolution and, if favourable, take the oath or pledge of loyalty.

Requirements

• Legal and continuous residence in Spain for the period applicable to your country of origin.
• Historical empadronamiento consistent with the declared residence period.
• Criminal record certificates from your country of origin and countries where you have lived.
• Passing CCSE and DELE A2 exams (unless exempt by origin country or language).
• Nationality fee paid and application form completed.