Family Reunification Visa
Алексей Адвокатов
Адвокат
A visa for relatives of foreigners who already legally reside in Spain and wish to exercise their right to family reunification.
This type of visa is not issued to relatives of citizens of the European Union, European Economic Area member states, or Switzerland.
This type of visa is not issued to relatives of citizens of the European Union, European Economic Area member states, or Switzerland.
Relatives Eligible for a Family Reunification Visa
Spouse, not legally or factually separated, or a person who maintains an emotional relationship with the reunifying individual equivalent to marriage (cohabitant registered in the public registry, provided that the registration has not been canceled, or an unregistered cohabitant, provided that the continuity of the cohabiting relationship established before the reunifying individual resided in Spain can be proven). It is not possible to reunite with more than one spouse or cohabitant.
Children of the reunifying individual, children of the spouse or cohabitant—even adopted children (provided that the adoption is valid in Spain)—and legally represented by the reunifying individual, under 18 years of age or disabled, who are objectively incapable of living independently due to their health condition.
Parents (father or mother) of the reunifying individual and their spouses or cohabitants, provided they are dependent on the reunifying individual, are over 65 years of age, and there are reasons justifying the need for their residence in Spain. In exceptional cases and for humanitarian reasons, reunification with parents under 65 years of age may be permitted.
Children of the reunifying individual, children of the spouse or cohabitant—even adopted children (provided that the adoption is valid in Spain)—and legally represented by the reunifying individual, under 18 years of age or disabled, who are objectively incapable of living independently due to their health condition.
Parents (father or mother) of the reunifying individual and their spouses or cohabitants, provided they are dependent on the reunifying individual, are over 65 years of age, and there are reasons justifying the need for their residence in Spain. In exceptional cases and for humanitarian reasons, reunification with parents under 65 years of age may be permitted.
Required Documents
1. Visa Application Form: Each applicant must fill out all sections and sign the visa application form. If the applicant is a minor, the application must be signed by one of the parents or guardians, or a duly authorized representative.
2. Photograph: A recent color passport-sized photograph on a light background, taken full-face, without dark glasses, glare, or clothing covering the face.
3. Valid Passport: Original and photocopy of the passport page(s) with biometric data. The passport must be valid for at least another 4 months and have two blank pages. Passports issued more than 10 years ago are not accepted.
4. Initial Family Reunification Authorization: Original and copy of the initial family reunification authorization issued by the Office or Representation of the Government of the Province in Spain at the request of the reunifying person.
5. Residence Permit of the Reunifying Person: Copy of the foreigner's identification card of the reunifying person, which must be valid.
6. Documents Proving Relationship with the Reunifying Person:
7. Criminal Record Certificate: Applicants of legal age must provide an original and copy of a criminal record certificate issued by the country or countries of residence for the last 5 years. Documents issued by foreign authorities must be legalized or apostilled and, if necessary, accompanied by a sworn translation into Spanish. (This can be done through our company).
8. Medical Certificate: Original and copy of a medical certificate stating that the applicant does not suffer from any diseases that could have serious public health repercussions in accordance with the International Health Regulations of 2005. Documents issued by foreign authorities must be legalized or apostilled and, if necessary, accompanied by a sworn translation into Spanish. (All translations can be done through our company).
9.Proof of Identity and Capacity of the Representative: If the applicant is a minor, a copy of the identity document or passport of the parent, guardian, or representative, and a document proving the relationship or guardianship, or a notarized power of attorney or document proving representation must be provided. Originals will be presented when submitting the application. Documents issued by foreign authorities must be legalized or apostilled and, if necessary, accompanied by a sworn translation into Spanish. (All translations can be done through our company).
10. Payment of visa fee. The fee is 80 euros.
2. Photograph: A recent color passport-sized photograph on a light background, taken full-face, without dark glasses, glare, or clothing covering the face.
3. Valid Passport: Original and photocopy of the passport page(s) with biometric data. The passport must be valid for at least another 4 months and have two blank pages. Passports issued more than 10 years ago are not accepted.
4. Initial Family Reunification Authorization: Original and copy of the initial family reunification authorization issued by the Office or Representation of the Government of the Province in Spain at the request of the reunifying person.
5. Residence Permit of the Reunifying Person: Copy of the foreigner's identification card of the reunifying person, which must be valid.
6. Documents Proving Relationship with the Reunifying Person:
- Spouses: Marriage certificate issued by the competent civil registry authority. In the case of a second or subsequent marriage, proof of divorce from the previous spouse.
- Cohabitants: Certificate of registration as a cohabitant or, if the couple is not registered, documents proving that the cohabiting relationship has been maintained since the reunifying person moved to Spain.
- Children: Birth certificate issued by the competent civil registry authority. In the case of children of only one of the spouses or cohabitants, proof of sole parental rights or guardianship and that the child is actually under their care must also be provided.
- Parents: Birth certificate of the reunifying person, spouse, or cohabitant issued by the competent civil registry authority, and documents justifying the need for residence in Spain. Among other documents, proof that over the past year the reunifying person has transferred funds or paid expenses for the parent amounting to at least 51% of the per capita GDP in the parent's country of residence. Additionally, proof of the annual income and assets of the parents, as well as information on other direct relatives living in the country, must be provided.
7. Criminal Record Certificate: Applicants of legal age must provide an original and copy of a criminal record certificate issued by the country or countries of residence for the last 5 years. Documents issued by foreign authorities must be legalized or apostilled and, if necessary, accompanied by a sworn translation into Spanish. (This can be done through our company).
8. Medical Certificate: Original and copy of a medical certificate stating that the applicant does not suffer from any diseases that could have serious public health repercussions in accordance with the International Health Regulations of 2005. Documents issued by foreign authorities must be legalized or apostilled and, if necessary, accompanied by a sworn translation into Spanish. (All translations can be done through our company).
9.Proof of Identity and Capacity of the Representative: If the applicant is a minor, a copy of the identity document or passport of the parent, guardian, or representative, and a document proving the relationship or guardianship, or a notarized power of attorney or document proving representation must be provided. Originals will be presented when submitting the application. Documents issued by foreign authorities must be legalized or apostilled and, if necessary, accompanied by a sworn translation into Spanish. (All translations can be done through our company).
10. Payment of visa fee. The fee is 80 euros.
Представитель-ство в суде
Family Reunification Visa Procedure
Who can apply for the visa: The visa application must be submitted in person by the interested party. If the applicant is a minor, they can be represented by one of their parents or guardians, or a duly authorized representative.
Visa application period: The visa must be requested within 2 months from the day following the date the applicant is notified of the positive decision on the family reunification authorization.
Place of submission: The application is submitted in person at the Consular Section of your country's Embassy in Spain by prior appointment. To do this, you need to fill out a pre-appointment form.
Submission confirmation: The Embassy issues the interested party a receipt with a code that allows them to check the status of the application file.
Application amendment: The Embassy may ask the applicant to provide missing or additional documents or data necessary for the review of the application. The applicant may also be called for a personal interview.
Processing time: The established period for making a decision is 2 months from the date of application submission and may be extended if additional documents are requested or an interview is conducted.
Visa withdrawal: The visa must be withdrawn in person by the interested party or their representative, if the applicant is a minor, within a maximum period of 2 months from the day following the notification of the positive decision. The Embassy will inform the applicant of the procedure for returning the passport and original documents.
Visa refusal: In applicable cases, the refusal to issue a visa will be communicated in writing, stating the reasons for the decision.
Appeal: In case of visa refusal, the applicant can submit an appeal for reconsideration of the application to the Embassy within 1 month from the day following the date of receiving the refusal notification. Additionally, an administrative appeal can be filed with the Madrid High Court within 2 months from the day following the notification of the visa refusal or the rejection of the reconsideration request.
Visa validity: The visa will be valid for 90 days. Upon arrival in Spain, a foreigner's identity card must be requested within 1 month after entering the country at the Foreigners' Registration Office or the police station of the province where the residence permit was issued.
Visa application period: The visa must be requested within 2 months from the day following the date the applicant is notified of the positive decision on the family reunification authorization.
Place of submission: The application is submitted in person at the Consular Section of your country's Embassy in Spain by prior appointment. To do this, you need to fill out a pre-appointment form.
Submission confirmation: The Embassy issues the interested party a receipt with a code that allows them to check the status of the application file.
Application amendment: The Embassy may ask the applicant to provide missing or additional documents or data necessary for the review of the application. The applicant may also be called for a personal interview.
Processing time: The established period for making a decision is 2 months from the date of application submission and may be extended if additional documents are requested or an interview is conducted.
Visa withdrawal: The visa must be withdrawn in person by the interested party or their representative, if the applicant is a minor, within a maximum period of 2 months from the day following the notification of the positive decision. The Embassy will inform the applicant of the procedure for returning the passport and original documents.
Visa refusal: In applicable cases, the refusal to issue a visa will be communicated in writing, stating the reasons for the decision.
Appeal: In case of visa refusal, the applicant can submit an appeal for reconsideration of the application to the Embassy within 1 month from the day following the date of receiving the refusal notification. Additionally, an administrative appeal can be filed with the Madrid High Court within 2 months from the day following the notification of the visa refusal or the rejection of the reconsideration request.
Visa validity: The visa will be valid for 90 days. Upon arrival in Spain, a foreigner's identity card must be requested within 1 month after entering the country at the Foreigners' Registration Office or the police station of the province where the residence permit was issued.
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