Family reunification (general regime)
Allows a foreign national with legal residence in Spain to bring their immediate family members (spouse or partner, children and dependent ascendants). Regulated by the new Immigration Regulation (RD 1155/2024).
General guidance. This is not legal advice. Requirements depend on the regulations in force (Arts. 65 a 68 RD 1155/2024) and on your specific case. Confirm it with the authorities or a professional before starting any procedure.
Who is it for?
Spouse or registered/proven de facto partner of the sponsor; minor children (or dependent adult children, up to 26 years old) of the sponsor or the spouse, with no age limit if they have a disability; and dependent ascendants over 65 years old.
Main requirements
- The reunified family member is a national of a country outside the EU/EEA
- The sponsor resides legally in Spain (at least one year and with a permit renewed for another year)
- There must be a reunifiable family tie: spouse or partner, minor or dependent child, or dependent ascendant
- The sponsor must prove sufficient financial means for the family unit
- The reunified family member of legal age must have no criminal record
Duration
Temporary residence permit linked to that of the sponsor; the initial card is issued for the time remaining on the sponsor's permit and is renewable.
Usual documentation
- Official application form (form EX-02) in duplicate
- Full copy of the valid passport of both the sponsor and the reunified family member
- Copy of the sponsor's residence permit (prior legal residence of at least one year, renewed for another)
- Documentation proving the family tie (marriage, registered partnership, birth or dependency), legalised and translated
- Proof of the sponsor's sufficient financial means
- Report proving that adequate housing is available
- Health insurance or equivalent public healthcare coverage
- Criminal record certificate of the reunified family member of legal age