A residence permit for family members of EU, EEA and Swiss citizens who wish to reside in Spain for more than three months, accompanying or joining the EU citizen.
General validity of the residence card
Deadline to apply after entering Spain
continuous legal residence, giving eligibility for nationality for Ibero-American nationals
Registered or not, provided the relationship is maintained under the legally required terms.
Of the EU citizen or their spouse/partner: under 21, or older if dependent or with a disability.
Of the EU citizen or their spouse or partner, when they are dependent.
Certain other family members and unregistered partners, evidencing dependency, cohabitation or a durable relationship.
Important: when the EU citizen and their family member relocate to Spain together, both procedures must be coordinated. The EU citizen must first obtain their Registration Certificate (CUE), which is later submitted with the family member’s residence card application.
Application submitted exclusively online to the UGE-CE, by the company or the professional.
The application is deemed approved by administrative silence if no decision is issued within the statutory period.
To be applied for at the relevant Consulate if the professional is outside Spain.
Entry within the validity period of the visa; TIE required when the residence authorization exceeds 6 months.
For 2-year periods, provided the conditions that gave rise to the entitlement continue to be met.
Application submitted exclusively online to the UGE-CE, by the company or the professional.
The application is deemed approved by administrative silence if no decision is issued within the statutory period.
To be applied for at the relevant Consulate if the professional is outside Spain.
Entry within the validity period of the visa; TIE required when the residence authorization exceeds 6 months.
For 2-year periods, provided the conditions that gave rise to the entitlement continue to be met.
When the EU citizen’s and the family member’s relocation coincide in time, coordinating both procedures is key. We manage both files in parallel, from the same team.
We integrate the EU citizen and their family members into the same strategy and timeline, avoiding uncoordinated applications.
We support you from municipal registration through to collecting the TIE, once in Spain.
Tell us about your situation and we’ll let you know, with no obligation, whether the residence card for a family member of an EU citizen is the right option for you and your family.
The success of an application depends on a detailed analysis of the particular circumstances of each case. This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute individualised legal advice. Requirements, supporting documentation and fees may vary depending on the competent consular office and are subject to any regulatory changes.
