Family Regrouping Residence Permit

• Description
• Requirements
• Procedure
• Fees

Procedure

1. Analysis of case – Our specialised lawyers will analyse individually the case and will comment on the most important aspects concerning this type of residency, in particular to do with the gathering of the documentation.
2. Preparation of case : Once the necessary documentation has been gathered, the file will be submitted in the Foreigners Department of the province of domicile.
3. Within 2 months of the approval of the application, the family member to be regrouped will have to apply in the Consulate for the visa.
4. Submission of the application for residency permit in the Consulate. The Consul, upon completing the analysis of the documentation, will grant a residency visa of family member of a foreign resident of Spain. The Consul may decide on the convenience of a personal interview with the applicant and will request the submission of a medical certificate in conformity with the International Sanitary Regulations, a criminal record certificate, original documents proving the alleged family relationship and, depending on the case, the documentation proving financial dependancy.
5. Travel to Spain and submission of application for residency card : Within 3 months from obtaining the visa the applicant will have to tavel to Spain and within 1 month from arriving in Spain the applicant will have to submit, in the Foreigners department of the province where he wishes to reside, the application for the residency card.
6. Visa exemption : The authorities may exempt the applicant from having to apply for a visa if they deem that health conditions, mobility impediments or travel difficulties make it particularly burdensome.

Duration of the Process

The duration of the process may take up to 6 months, depending on the province of domicile, the time of the year and the volume of work of the Foreigners Department Office.