Procedure information
The procedure must be initiated at the request of the interested party, and in all cases the person must declare that they lack nationality.
The deadline to submit the application shall be a maximum of 1 month from entry into national territory. Outside that period, or if an expulsion order has been initiated, it shall be considered manifestly UNFOUNDED.
The application must be made in person, and the following documents must be provided:
- Stateless Status application form, issued in triplicate. This form can be obtained at the following link (pdf)
- Two passport-size photographs
- Documents in duplicate that the applicant wishes to submit in support of their application.
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The text below comes from the Spanish Administration and is shown in Spanish as the legal source. The translation is for guidance only.
El procedimiento se ha de iniciar a instancia del interesado, y en todo caso será necesario que la persona manifieste carecer de nacionalidad.
El Plazo para presentar la solicitud será de 1 mes como máximo desde la entrada en territorio nacional. Fuera de dicho plazo o teniendo incoada una orden de expulsión, se considerará minifiestamente INFUNDADA.
La solicitud se hará de forma personal, debiendo aportar los siguientes documentos:
• Modelo solicitud del Estatuto de Apátrida, expedido por triplicado. Dicho formulario puede obtenerlo en el siguiente enlace (pdf)
• Dos fotografias tamaño carné
• Documentos por duclicado, que desee aportar el solicitante en apoyo de su solicitud.
Spanish version retrieved on July 26, 2026.
This information is provided for convenience only and may be inaccurate or outdated. Always verify the current official information on the Administration's website.