Dual
citizenship is allowed in the UK. This means you can be a British citizen and
also a citizen of other countries.
You can apply for foreign citizenship and keep your British citizenship.
However, many countries do not accept dual citizenship.
Spain only recognises dual citizenship with a select number of countries who
are judged to fulfil the requirement set out in the Spanish constitution of having ‘a close/special
relationship with Spain’ e.g. Latin American countries that were previously
under Spanish rule. It does not recognise dual citizenship with the UK.
Applying for Spanish nationality is a personal choice and you should
carefully consider any implications this may have, as you would only be
considered Spanish in Spain; although you would be considered a dual national
in the UK.
We recommend seeking professional legal advice before making the decision.
Visit https://www.gov.uk/dual-citizenship for more
information.
