Family Reunification Visa
Spain
Last updated: December 23, 2025
1-5 years
$104-$140
3-6 months
High
About this Visa
This visa lets non-EU family members move to Spain to be with a relative who already lives there. The person in Spain (called the "sponsor") must have lived there legally for at least one year and have a valid residence permit. You can bring your spouse, children under 26, parents over 65, or other dependents. You get a residence card (called a TIE) that lets you live in Spain for several years. This visa is available to people from ANY country in the world. There are no banned countries or special restrictions based on where you're from.
Key Benefits
- Work as employee or self-employed
- Bring spouse and children
- Access public healthcare
- Children attend public schools
- Travel throughout Schengen area (26 countries)
- Legal right to continuous residence
- Apply for permanent residence after 5 years
- Path to Spanish citizenship after 10 years
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Be 18 or older
- Not an EU, EEA, or Swiss citizen
- No serious criminal record
- Related to sponsor (spouse, child, parent, dependent)
- Sponsor must have lived in Spain legally for 1+ year with valid residence permit
- Sponsor must have sufficient income
- Sponsor must have adequate housing
- Children under 18, or up to 26 if financially dependent
- Parents 65 or older (or younger with disability/special circumstances)
- Spouses any age (18+)
Financial Requirement
One person: €900/month (~$1,060 USD). Add €300/month for each additional family member. Proof required via bank statements, payslips, or tax returns from last 6 months.
Documents
- Sponsor's residence permitActive TIE or residence authorization
- Valid passportMust be valid 6+ months beyond planned stay
- Bank statementsLast 6 months, original signed by bank
- Employment contract or payslipsRecent 3-6 months payslips or employment contract
- Tax returnsLast 2 years tax returns
- Housing certificateMunicipal housing suitability report
- Proof of addressRental contract or property deed
- Criminal record certificatesFrom Spain and home country, apostilled and translated
- Birth/marriage certificateApostilled and officially translated to Spanish
- Medical certificateIssued within 90 days
- Health insurance documentMinimum €30,000 coverage
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.