Reagrupación familiar - family reunification documentation
Online verifiedReagrupación familiar
Who needs it
Non-EU residents in Spain who seek to bring eligible family members (typically spouse, minor children, and in limited cases other relatives) under the reagrupación familiar route; subject to current ExtranjerÃa income, housing, and relationship rules.
When needed
After the sponsor meets the legal residence and eligibility requirements; commonly after one year of legal residence, but criteria depend on permit type and current regulations.
Where to get it
Oficina de ExtranjerÃa in the sponsor's province of residence; initial authorization in Spain; family members usually complete the visa stage at the Spanish consulate in their country of origin.
Timeline
Commonly several months end-to-end; sponsor stage in Spain plus consular visa processing for family members; timelines vary by office and nationality.
Faster with Key4SpainCita previa
Yes for ExtranjerÃa and often for the consulate visa appointment.
What to bring
- •Sponsor's valid TIE/NIE and residence documentation
- •Proof of family relationship; marriage certificate, birth certificates (apostille and sworn translation where required)
- •Proof of adequate housing (informe de vivienda / rental contract or ownership deed as required)
- •Proof of sufficient and stable income or financial means per current thresholds
- •Family members' passports
- •Criminal record certificates with apostille where required
- •Private health insurance or public coverage proof as required for dependants
Common mistakes
- âš Applying before the sponsor meets residence or income thresholds
- ⚠Relationship documents without correct apostille, legalisation, or traducción jurada
- âš Housing or income evidence that does not match current ExtranjerÃa criteria
- âš Assuming approval because documents were accepted at appointment; the decision is discretionary
- âš Family members traveling before the visa is granted
What to say at the counter
Buenos dÃas. Quiero solicitar la reagrupación familiar. (Buenos dÃas. Quiero solicitar la reagrupación familiar.)
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