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Temporary residence authorisation for family reunification

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A non-EU national who has lived legally in Spain for at least a year, and has applied to stay at least another year, can sponsor their spouse or partner and children. The sponsor applies at the provincial Immigration Office (or online) and must show steady income, adequate housing and health insurance. If approved, the family member applies for a visa at the Spanish consulate within 2 months, enters Spain and applies for the foreigner identity card (TIE).

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State scale 9.5% to 24.5% (above EUR 300,000) plus a regional scale set by each autonomous community, giving combined rates of roughly 19% to 47% or more.

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Who it’s for

Non-EU spouses or partners (18 or over) and children of a non-EU national legally resident in Spain.

Eligibility

  • Sponsor's residence

    • The sponsor has lived in Spain for at least 1 year and has applied to reside for at least another year.
    • Exceptions apply, for example sponsors resident on the basis of EU long-term residence in another member state.
    • The family member's authorisation is granted only once the sponsor's renewal (or long-term status) is effective.

  • Family members

    • The spouse, or a partner over 18 in a relationship similar to marriage (registered in an EU public register, or a stable relationship of at least 12 months' cohabitation, unless the couple have children together).
    • Only one spouse or partner.
    • Also children under 18 and some dependants.

  • Financial means

    Fixed and regular resources: for a family of two (sponsor and family member) a monthly amount of 150% of the IPREM, plus 50% of the IPREM for each additional member. Social assistance income does not count; income of a cohabiting spouse or first-degree relative resident in Spain can count.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementHousing and health insurance
  • Document checklistApplication form EX-02
  • Steps to applyThe sponsor applies in person at the Immigration Office of their province, or on

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