Live and work in Spain as the spouse, partner or relative of an EU citizen. Post your case once and immigration lawyers send you offers to compare.
The EU family member card is a residence card for non-EU relatives of an EU citizen who lives in Spain. It follows EU free movement rules, which are generally lighter than the ordinary immigration routes.
Eligibility depends on your relationship and on the EU citizen's own status in Spain, such as working, studying or having enough means. Relatives of Spanish citizens may follow a different route, which a specialist can confirm.
You can live in Spain with your EU family member.
You can work as an employee or self-employed without a separate permit.
The card is issued for a long period compared with most first permits.
After enough time, you can move to a permanent card.
Answer a few questions about your situation. Specialists who handle this exact application send you offers with their fees and timelines, and you choose who to work with.
Offices apply EU rules with local procedures, but applications generally need the following.
Requirements, minimum amounts and processing times change over time and can differ between offices. The specialist you choose confirms exactly what applies to your case.
A specialist confirms your relationship qualifies and the EU citizen meets the conditions.
Relationship certificates and the EU citizen's evidence are collected and translated.
The request is filed with the immigration office, often from inside Spain.
After approval you book a fingerprint appointment and collect your residence card.
A general overview of the work a specialist usually takes on for this service.
Usually the non-EU spouse or registered partner of an EU citizen living in Spain, their children under the age limit or dependent, and dependent parents.
Yes. The card lets you work as an employee or self-employed person in Spain.
Family members of Spanish citizens may follow a separate route with its own conditions. A specialist confirms which applies to you.
Often yes, if the partnership is registered or you can prove a stable relationship. Evidence requirements vary, so check before applying.
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