Family Reunification Visa
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Family Reunification Visa

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

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

1

Sponsor confirms eligibility

Sponsor must have 12+ months legal residence in Spain

2

Family member applies

Dependent applies at Spanish consulate in home country

3

Submit documentation

Provide family relationship and financial proof

4

Consulate assessment

Application reviewed by consulate

5

Pay fee

Pay €75 visa fee

6

Receive visa

Family reunification visa issued

Application Forms

Family Reunification Visa Application

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Living in Spain

Cost of Living
25% cheaper than United States
Avg Salary€24,000
Quality of Life
186/200
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