Can Spanish citizenship applicants leave the country?

Applicants can leave Spain during citizenship processing. No legal restriction exists on leaving after applying. Requirements must still be met to proceed.

https://www.thelocal.es/20261020/can-i-apply-for-spanish-citizenship-and-then-leave-the-country

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