Family reunification.

Spain is a country that attracts many foreigners who are looking for new job opportunities, studies or simply a change of lifestyle. Moreover, many of them want to reunite with their family members and settle together in Spain.

In this regard, the family reunification residence permit is an option to consider. In this article, we will explain the necessary steps to obtain a family reunification residence permit in Spain.

What is the family reunification residence permit?

The family reunification residence permit is a document that is granted to the family members of a foreign citizen who already legally resides in Spain. It allows the family members of the foreign citizen, such as their spouse, minor children or elderly ascendants, to legally reside and work in Spain, if they so wish.

Who can apply for the family reunification residence permit?

The family members of foreign citizens who already legally reside in Spain can apply for the family reunification residence permit. The eligible family members are:

1. Spouse of the foreign citizen.
2. De facto partner of the foreign citizen.
3. Minor children under 18 years of age or adult children who are financially dependent on the foreign citizen.
4. Parents of the foreign citizen, as long as they are financially dependent on them.

It is important to note that in order to apply for family reunification, the applicant must have spent at least one year of legal residence in Spain and must have renewed his or her initial permit.

In addition, in those cases in which the reunification of an ascendant is requested, the applicant must have a long-term residence permit in order to be able to do so.

Steps to obtain a family reunification residence permit in Spain:

1. Gather the necessary documentation The first step to obtain the family reunification residence permit is to gather the necessary documentation. The documents may vary depending on the applicant's situation, but in general, the following are required:

• Valid and current passport of the applicant.
• Marriage certificate or de facto partnership registration, if applicable.
• Birth certificate of the applicant and minor children to be reunified.
• Documents that prove the economic dependence relationship between the foreign citizen and the elderly ascendants to be reunified.
• Certificate of registration, which proves that the foreign citizen has a residence in Spain.
• Documents that prove the availability of adequate and sufficient housing for the applicant and their family.

It is important that the documentation is translated into Spanish and that it is original and a copy.

2. Submit the application Once the necessary documentation has been gathered, the next step is to submit the application. The application must be submitted to the Foreigner's Office corresponding to the foreign citizen's place of residence. The application can be submitted in person or digitally through the Internet .

3. Wait for the application resolution Once the application has been submitted, the applicant must wait for the resolution. The maximum deadline for resolution is three months from the date of submission of the application. In case the application is approved, the applicant will receive a notification of the favorable resolution.

4. Obtain the visa Once the application is approved, the applicant must obtain a visa to enter Spain. This visa can be obtained at the Spanish Consulate in the applicant's country of origin. It is important that the applicant takes into account that the visa must be requested within two months following the notification of the favorable resolution.

5. Enter Spain Once the applicant obtains the visa, they can enter Spain and will be issued a foreigner identification card (TIE) that will allow them to reside and work in Spain. It is important that the applicant ensures that the TIE has the appropriate duration, as it may vary depending on the foreign citizen's situation.

Conclusion: Obtaining a family reunification residence permit in Spain can be a complex process, but by following the steps described above, the applicant can obtain their residence permit and reunite with their loved ones in Spain. It is important that the applicant ensures that all the necessary documentation is gathered and that the application is submitted.

Visal Immigration is an expert firm in the processing of all types of residence and nationality permits and our lawyers will be happy to answer all your questions and help you to obtain the necessary documents so that the application has the best guarantees of success.

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