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Residence permit as a family member of an EU citizen

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    How can I bring my family to Spain?

    As a non-EU citizen with an EU relative, obtaining a Spanish residence permit through marriage or a civil partnership is a straightforward process. This allows you to start working and living legally in Spain without extensive requirements or paperwork. Enjoy a streamlined path to Spanish residency as a family member of an EU citizen.

    Eligible relatives include:

    • Direct relatives: Civil partners or spouses.
    • Descendants: Children from a common marriage or civil partnership.
    • Ascendants: Parents of the EU national.

    Requirements for the EU family permit

    • Family member of an EU citizen:
    • Ensure your EU relative has a work contract or sufficient financial means.
    • Reside with your EU relative
    • Demonstrate your familial relationship with the EU citizen.

    We can also help you out with all the legal procedures to register your civil union ("pareja de hecho") in Spain!

    How will we be by your side throughout application process in Spain?

    We’ll guide you through the entire application process, ensuring language barriers don’t stand in your way.

    We’ll handle all the paperwork, organizing the required documents and completing the necessary forms for you.

    We’ll accompany you on the submission day and collect your NIE for you

    Enjoy an easy application procedure with us. From registering your civil partnership to obtaining your EU family card.

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    Frequent asked questions about the family member of an EU citizen visa

    Yes, you can bring your children with you on a family member of an EU citizen visa if they are under the age of 21 and dependent on you.

    Yes, you can bring your parents with you on a family member of an EU citizen visa if they are dependent on you and you can provide proof of their financial support.

    If your EU family member moves out of Spain, you may lose your right to reside in Spain.

    Yes, you may be eligible to apply for Spanish citizenship after living in Spain for five years as a family member of an EU citizen.

    The processing time for a family member of an EU citizen visa application can vary, but it typically takes several weeks or months.

    Yes, you can renew your family member of an EU citizen visa after it expires. However, you will need to demonstrate that you continue to meet the requirements for the visa.

    If your EU family member dies, you may be able to continue living in Spain on a family member of an EU citizen visa. However, you will need to provide proof of your financial independence.

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