Family Reunification Visa Spain

Demonstration of eligible family relationship

Not all family members are eligible for legal resident status in Spain under a Family Visa. To obtain a Family Reunification Visa in Spain, the family member must be demonstrably one of the following:

• The spouse or partner of the Spanish resident, demonstrable through the presentation of a marriage certificate or proof of a joint address for residency
• Children of either the Spanish resident or the spouse or partner, demonstrable through the presentation of a birth certificate
• Children aged 18 or under of either the Spanish resident or the spouse or partner, or children who remain dependent past minor age due to disability, demonstrable through the presentation of a birth certificate and/or public health and/or private medical insurance documents and/or a medical certificate
• Adopted children of either the Spanish resident or the spouse or partner, demonstrable through the presentation of valid adoption records
• A first-degree ascendant (a parent) of the Spanish resident where they hold EU long-term residency, along with their spouse or partner, demonstrable through the presentation of a birth certificate and of a marriage certificate or proof of a joint address for residency

Extended family members may apply for Spanish legal resident status whereby their family member with existing residency has obtained either Spanish citizenship or the citizenship of another EU member country, and they remain financially dependent on the existing resident. These family members include:

• Siblings
• Nieces and nephews
• Uncles and aunties
• Unregistered partners
• Blood relatives with a severe disability
• Another family member who relies on the Spanish resident for humanitarian protection reasons

To enquire as to the eligibility of family members under the Family Visa, speak to Total Law on +1 844 312 4979 for clarification.

Demonstration of financial dependency on the Spanish resident

Where children under 18 are concerned, they are considered automatically eligible for the Family Reunification Visa as they are assumed to be financially dependent on the Spanish resident or spouse/partner.

However, for other relations, they must be financially dependent on that person in both their country of origin and Spain.

This may be demonstrated through:

• Proof of consistent money transfers to the applicant or the sponsorship of living expenses from the Spanish resident and/or partner/spouse’s bank account for at least a period of one year; AND
• When calculated over a oneyear period, the financial responsibility or transferred funds must be equivalent to a minimum of 51% of the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) for the country of origin. For Canada, this was calculated in 2022 to be $54,197.66; for which 51% is £27,641

Demonstration of the validity of the existing residence permit

Family members must be directly dependent on or hold a relevant family relationship to a Spanish resident and/or their spouse/partner in order to be eligible for a Family Reunification Visa.

The primary applicant (the resident) must be able to provide a valid copy of their Spanish residence permit and, if appropriate, their Spanish foreigner identification card.

A failure to provide proof of the current valid residence permit will result in immediate visa refusal for any family member.

Collate and translate all evidential documentation

All supporting documents must be collated and supplied with an authorised Spanish translation if not already in the Spanish language. This includes any relevant birth certificate, marriage certificate, financial records, residence and work permit info, private health insurance details and any other documents. Need advice on obtaining an authorised translation from English or French? Call +1 844 312 4979 to discuss with Total Law.

Complete the EX-02 model form

The EX-02 form should be downloaded from the Spanish authorities website. This should be printed and completed wholly and accurately before being signed by the applicant that holds resident status in Spain.

Book and attend an appointment at the immigration office

The applicant should book and attend a Family Reunification Visa application appointment at their local immigration office. Dependent on where they are in Spain, this may be at an Embassy, consular office, local police station or other specified authority office. The EX-02 form and all supporting documents must be presented.

Pay fee and await result

Once the EX-02 form and all documents have been submitted, a Family Reunion Visa fee must be paid and the application will be processed. Once the consulate has made a decision on the Family Reunification Visa application, they will contact the applicant with a decision.