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Family reunification

Description and requirements:

If you already hold Spanish residency, you can apply for family reunification for your close relatives, allowing them to obtain a family member residence permit of a Spanish resident. 

The following documents are required:

1

Proof of familial relationship with the sponsor.

2

Criminal record certificate.

3

A medical certificate.

4

Health insurance.

5

Proof of residence in Spain.

6

Financial guarantees from the sponsor.

7

For children aged 6 to 16, proof of enrollment in a Spanish school.

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Who should consider using this service?

This type of residency is suitable for the spouses and minor children of Spanish residents.

Key benefits

The family member residence permit of a Spanish resident offers several benefits:

The dependent residence permit is automatically renewed when the sponsor's residence permit is extended.

The possibility to request a separate residence permit after 2 years of dependent residence.

Time spent in Spain under this type of residence permit is taken into account when obtaining a permanent residence permit and citizenship.

An important feature of this type of residency is the difficulty of reuniting parents or adult children. In such cases, financial dependency and support from the sponsor must be demonstrated.

Work process

Steps to obtaining the family member residence permit of a Spanish resident:

1

Consultation with our specialists, discussion of details, and assess candidates’ eligibility.

2

Payment for our services.

3

Document collection.

4

Document review by our lawyers and online submission of the family reunification application to the Spanish immigration office.

5

Tracking the application status, providing additional explanations and documents if necessary.

6

Receiving the immigration office’s decision and applying for an entry visa at the consulate of the family member’s country of residence.

7

Obtaining the visa and the family member’s entry to Spain.

8

Fingerprinting at the Spanish police and obtaining a resident card.

Price

The cost of our services for supporting the process of obtaining the family member residence permit of a Spanish resident is 700 EUR + 21% VAT.

FAQ

Is it possible to bring elderly parents to Spain this way?

Yes, but you must provide a strong justification for their relocation: confirm health issues and demonstrate their complete financial dependency on the sponsor.

Can the family member residence permit of a Spanish resident be requested and obtained without leaving Spain?

Currently, no. The law only allows for the process of obtaining an entry visa at the consulate in the family member’s country of residence.

How long does it take to process this type of residence permit?

The total time ranges from 3 to 8 months. First, the Spanish immigration office reviews the reunification request, taking from 2 to 6 months. Then, the entry visa is issued by the consulate in the family member’s country of residence, which takes 1 to 2 months. 

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