994235 — Residence Card for Family Member of EU Citizen (Tarjeta de Residencia de Familiar de Ciudadano de la Unión)

Spain's Tarjeta de Residencia de Familiar de Ciudadano de la Unión is a 5-year residence card for non-EU nationals who are a spouse, registered partner, or dependent child or parent of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen in Spain. Granted under Directive 2004/38/EC — no job offer, salary test, or labor market check.

The card costs €12, is processed within 3 months, and grants unrestricted work rights in any sector. After 5 continuous years the holder can apply for permanent residency (Tarjeta permanente). It is valid only within Spain and lapses if the sponsor leaves or the qualifying relationship ends.

This visa is ideal for non-EU spouses, partners, and dependents of EU citizens already living in Spain who want a simple, low-cost residence permit with full work rights.