Residences and Stays
Family reunification allows foreigners already legally residing in Spain to bring their loved ones to live together in the country. This right recognises the importance of family unity and is regulated in the new Reglamento de Extranjería approved in November 2024.
WHO CAN YOU REGROUP?
As a resident in Spain, you can regroup:
- Your spouse or partner (provided he/she is of legal age and there is no legal separation).
- Your stable partner, even if they are not registered, as long as you can prove that you are actually living together.
- Children under 18 years of age or older children with disabilities.
- Ascendants (parents or parents-in-law) over 65 years of age if they are in your care and you meet certain requirements.
- In some special cases, even older children to take care of you if you have a recognised degree of dependency.
REQUIREMENTS
In order to be able to reunite your family, you must prove that:
- You have been legally resident in Spain for at least 1 year.
- You have sufficient financial means to support your family members (in general, 150 % of the IPREM plus an additional 50 % for each family member).
- You have adequate housing, which is proven by a report from your autonomous community.
- You have health insurance and comply with your tax and social security obligations.
PROCEDURE
The application is submitted to the Immigration Office. Once approved, the family member may apply for a visa in their country of origin to come to Spain. In some cases, as long-term residents, parents can be reunited without waiting for a second year of residence.
The procedure is preferential and is therefore processed quickly.
WHAT IF THE FAMILY MEMBER WISHES TO WORK OR LIVE INDEPENDENTLY?
Once the family member has resided for at least one year in Spain, he/she may apply for a residence authorisation. independentprovided that you have your own income or an employment contract. This will allow you to stay in the country without being dependent on the sponsor.
In addition, reunited family members may also reunite other members of their family if they meet the requirements.
RENEWAL OF FAMILY REUNIFICATION
The authorisation is granted for a specified period and can be renew provided that:
- The financial and cohabitation requirements continue to be met.
- The required documents are submitted in due time and form.
- In some cases, a favourable integration report issued by the autonomous community will be required.
Renewal is for two years and must be applied for. within the legal deadline. In case of administrative silence (if no reply is received within three months), the application is deemed to have been approved.
At Echeverría Farriols Lawyers & Associates we advise you and manage the whole process of family reunification with a personalised, legally sound and close approach.
We take care of every detail so that you only have to worry about the most important thing: being with your loved ones.
Contact us and tell us about your case. We accompany you step by step.
