Spain•EuropeFamily Reunification Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
84-168 days
Application Fee
75 EUR
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for spouses, partners, and dependent children of non-EU residents legally living in Spain. Sponsor must have lived in Spain legally for 12+ months.
Family Reunification allows non-EU residents legally in Spain to bring their immediate family members (spouses, partners, dependent children). The sponsor must meet residency and income requirements.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
4 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for entire stay
Family relationship proof
Marriage certificate or birth certificate
Sponsor documentation
Proof of sponsor's residence in Spain
Health insurance
Coverage for family members
Criminal record
Certificate from country of origin
Medical examination
Health check results
Sponsor Documents
Residence permit proof
12+ months legal residence in Spain
Income proof
150% IPREM + 50% per dependent
Accommodation proof
Adequate housing for family
Sponsorship letter
Declaration of family reunification
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Advantages
- Unites families in Spain
- Spouses get work authorization
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Can include minor children
- Relatively low visa fee
Considerations
- Sponsor must have 12+ months residence
- Income requirements (150% IPREM)
- Dependent definition limited to minors
- Family members tied to sponsor
- Long processing time (12-24 weeks)
Application Process
Sponsor confirms eligibility
Sponsor must have 12+ months legal residence in Spain
Family member applies
Dependent applies at Spanish consulate in home country
Submit documentation
Provide family relationship and financial proof
Consulate assessment
Application reviewed by consulate
Pay fee
Pay €75 visa fee
Receive visa
Family reunification visa issued
Application Forms
Family Reunification Visa Application
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