Carry-over Bilateral Nationality — Guinea Ecuatorial (post-1968 independence framework + 1980 Cooperación)
Citizenship in Spain
- Eligibility
- Equatorial Guinean nationals: 2-year continuous residence in Spain + DELE A2 + CCSE + Art 23 jura/promesa (renuncia exempt per Art 24.2 7-régimen carve-out). Only African counterparty in Spain's 7-régimen list.
- Renunciation
- Not required
Who qualifies
Equatorial Guinean nationals: 2-year continuous Spanish residence + DELE A2 (Spanish co-official in Guinea Ecuatorial but formal certification required) + CCSE + Art 23 jura/promesa + Art 23.b renuncia EXEMPTED per Art 24.2 7-régimen carve-out. Cohort: ~30K-60K Guinean-Spanish dual nationals.
How to apply
Application via DGSJFP. 2y residence proof + Spanish-speaking native (operational) + DELE A2 + CCSE + Art 23 jura/promesa + Registro Civil inscription. Only African counterparty in Spain's 7-régimen list.
Legal basis
CC Art 24.2 + post-1968 independence framework + 1980 Tratado Cooperación. CE Art 11.3 particular vinculación constitutional anchor. Operational since post-Macías regime 1980 (Acuerdo Marco bilateral cooperation).
Informational summary compiled from primary legal sources — not legal advice. Citizenship law changes; verify with the competent authority before acting. Last verified 2026-05-25.
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