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Pass CCSE constitutional and sociocultural knowledge exam (Instituto Cervantes) — required for naturalization
The CCSE is the civics half of naturalisation: a short multiple-choice test on the Constitution and Spanish society, run by the Instituto Cervantes from a published question bank. Because every question is public in advance, preparation is genuinely mechanical — book the session, drill the bank, done.
WHEN IT'S DUE
Due within 1825 days after your residency is established.
WHY IT MATTERS
A legal requirement for your situation. Verified against an official government source (AEAT, extranjería, BOE).
WHAT COMES FIRST
• Apply for your residence card (TIE)View the official source ↗
LOLA'S TIP
A short errand once your documents are ready — book the cita previa and tick it off.
Where does this fall in your move?
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