Hello everyone, I read the post that talks about obtaining dual citizenship in Spain but I have a question. I am an American and have obtained citizenship in the Dominican Republic because my father was born there. I was born and raised in New York City but have obtained dual citizenship in the DR. In the thread I read it says that Spain recognizes the citizens of their former colonies and allows them to apply for their Spanish citizenship. I am moving to Madrid in a year and am interested in obtaining a Spanish citizenship. My question is: approximately how long would the application process be for someone in my position? I just want to have a clearer idea in my head of how difficult or simple this process will be for me.