People Born in Western Sahara Until 1977 Can Now Obtain Spanish Nationality
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People Born in Western Sahara Until 1977 Can Now Obtain Spanish Nationality

SIC Notícias10 September 2026 at 18:53

People born in Western Sahara until 1977 can now obtain Spanish nationality. The law was approved on Thursday and also recognizes the right to Spanish nationality for the children of these people born in Western Sahara until September 29, 1977. This measure allows a specific group of people, with territorial connection to Western Sahara, to now apply for Spanish nationality. The legislation establishes September 29, 1977 as the cutoff date, covering both those born in that territory and their direct descendants.

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