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Old Feb 8th 2017, 6:09 pm
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What did you decide? I think you were given all the options
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Old Feb 8th 2017, 6:48 pm
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Originally Posted by zavvi
Dual nationality in Spain

Spain only has agreements for dual citizenship with countries with which it shares a colonial history or by proximity, for example several South American countries, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, Andorra and Portugal. For the passport holders of any other country, obtaining Spanish nationality requires renouncing their nationality of origin.

So, not possible
It's perfectly possible as your 'renunciation' takes place in front of a Spanish official which satisfies their requirements but has no legal bearing on your British citizenship under UK law.
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Old Feb 9th 2017, 5:43 pm
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It's perfectly possible as your 'renunciation' takes place in front of a Spanish official which satisfies their requirements but has no legal bearing on your British citizenship under UK law.
Interesting but, IMO too risky.
Can you show me this legislation which you quote?
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Originally Posted by zavvi
Interesting but, IMO too risky.
Can you show me this legislation which you quote?
British Nationality Act 1981

The "prescribed manner" referred to is completing an application form and sending it to the Home Office with a £272 fee. It's impossible to renounce your British citizenship in any other manner.
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