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Expats Everywhere March 8, 2025 18m

The TRUTH About Dual Nationality in Spain 🇪🇸

Summary

The transcript discusses the nuances of dual citizenship between Spain and the United States, focusing on the legal complexities and practical realities of obtaining Spanish citizenship. While Spanish law technically requires renouncing one's original citizenship during the naturalization oath, in practice, Americans can often retain their US passport without significant consequences. The key takeaway is that despite formal legal language, Spain currently lacks the mechanisms to effectively enforce citizenship renunciation, allowing expats to potentially maintain citizenship in both countries.

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