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Spain family reunification visa

1 current source-backed family reunification pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

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This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.

Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28

Current route records

RouteConditionsEffective or checkedOfficial source
Temporary residence by family reunificationA foreign resident in Spain may sponsor qualifying family members for temporary residence through family reunification; the official categories include a spouse or partner, children and certain ascendants.2026-07-15Official source

Fees, processing times and requirements

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

RouteFactValueOfficial source
Temporary residence by family reunificationApplication fee10.94 EUROfficial source
Temporary residence by family reunificationProcessing time (standard, legal maximum)2 monthsOfficial source
Temporary residence by family reunificationFirst permit valid for12 monthsOfficial source
Temporary residence by family reunificationFamily member may workyesOfficial source
Temporary residence by family reunificationSponsor's income required900 EUROfficial source
Temporary residence by family reunificationWhere to applyin the countryOfficial source

Can you work on this route?

Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.

RoutePublished work answerOfficial source
Temporary residence by family reunificationThe official page states the work conditions for this route.Official source

Official sources

  1. Official route conditionswww.inclusion.gob.es · Checked 2026-07-15
  2. Temporary residence may be granted to family members of foreigners resident in Spain through family reunification; spouse/partner, children and ascendants are listed.src-es-family · Checked 2026-07-15
  3. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu work evidencehome-affairs.ec.europa.eu · Checked 2026-08-28