Last Updated on March 18, 2026 by Bruno Bianchi
Question
Can my husband also obtain Spanish citizenship through the Ley de Memoria Democrática if we are married and living in Brazil?
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These are the answers of some Facebook group members:
”He would have to move to Spain as a family member of an EU citizen and apply after one year. Ideally, don’t leave the country during this time or for a max of 3 months”
”Unless he can also become Spanish by ley de memoria democrática, no he would have to gain it by residency”
”Has he lived in Brazil long enough to get citizenship there? If so, that might make the Spanish citizenship easier, due to the fact that Brazilians benefit from the fast-track Spanish citizenship application of 2 years legal residency in Spain.”
In conclusion, Spainguru Facebook group members, your husband cannot obtain Spanish citizenship through the Ley de Memoria Democrática if you are married and living in Brazil. The suggested route would be for him to move to Spain as your family member and apply after one year. It is important not to leave Spain for more than three months during this period. It is also advised to consider residency requirements in Brazil for a potentially easier citizenship process. Further details can be found by searching for information on obtaining citizenship when married to a Spanish citizen.
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