Spain's 2022 Citizenship Law
The 2022 law addresses injustices from the 1936–39 civil war and Franco's dictatorship.
Argentina submitted 1 million applications, with Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, and Venezuela contributing large numbers.
Processing 2.3 million applications could take up to four years, potentially doubling Spain's overseas citizenry.
Applicants sought citizenship for family ties, with some aiming to stay connected to Galicia.
A Spanish passport offers visa-free access to 187 countries.
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