Hi there,

I am attempting to obtain my Spanish nationality this year, I would like to work and live there. And as a spanish decendant with the new law from last year (ley 36/2003) the first step is proving the chain of the family to me, so that I can request my 1 year residency visa.

I have my birth certificate, I have my mother's and now I need to see about finding and obtaining a copy of my grandfather's (he was born in Spain; my mother and I in the US). I do know where he was born and his birthdate.

Does anyone have any experience in how to go about this? I am currently in a graduate program for which I am living/researching in Europe (Paris for 4 more days and then Florence Italy- before moving to Spain in July to begin my residency). I will be requesting my residency visa sometime in May or June, so I would like to get the certificate before then.

Anyone with any experience in doing this sharing their information or details is highly appreciated!

Many thanks in advance