Family Reunification in Spain

Family Reunification in Spain is the legal right of any non-EU foreign resident to bring their direct family members to live with them in the country. This process ensures that families can stay together, creating a stable and supportive environment for everyone.

This is your path to sharing your life in Spain with those who matter most.

The process is designed for legal residents who have lived in Spain for at least one year and have obtained authorization to reside for at least another year. You, the resident in Spain, are the “sponsor” (reagrupante).

You can reunify your spouse or registered partner, your minor children (or those of your partner), and, under specific conditions, your parents or parents-in-law over 65 who are financially dependent on you.

To get the residence permit for family members, two main requirements must be met: proving you have sufficient financial means to support the family unit and demonstrating you have adequate housing through an official report.

The financial requirement is calculated based on Spain’s IPREM. You’ll generally need 150% of the IPREM for a family of two, adding 50% for each additional member.

The family reunification process has two distinct phases. First, you, the sponsor, must apply for an initial authorization at the Immigration Office in Spain.

Once this authorization is granted, your family member has two months to apply for their reunification visa at the Spanish Consulate in their country of origin.

After obtaining the visa and traveling to Spain, they must apply for their Foreigner Identity Card (TIE) within one month.

Our role is to ensure both phases of the process are successful. We help you build a solid financial case, prepare you for the housing report, and manage all communications, turning the complex dream of reunifying your family in Spain into a well-organized and successful reality.