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Right of a lawfully resident non-EU sponsor in Spain to be joined by close family — typically spouse or partner, minor children and dependent relatives — subject to housing and income conditions. Startups Law routes allow simplified, often simultaneous, family reunification.
Family members of a non-EU national lawfully resident in Spain.
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Family reunification lets a lawfully resident non-EU sponsor be joined by close family — typically a spouse or partner, minor children and dependent relatives — subject to housing and income conditions; Startups Law routes allow simplified, often simultaneous, reunification.
You must prove sufficient regular income to support your family and provide an official housing report confirming your accommodation is adequate for the number of people.
You generally need at least one year of legal residence in Spain and a residence permit that has already been renewed (authorised for at least one more year) before applying.
You can generally reunite your spouse or registered partner, dependent children under 18 (or adult children who cannot provide for themselves), and dependent parents over 65.
Yes. Reunited spouses, partners and children of working age generally receive authorisation to work in Spain without needing a separate work permit.
First you apply for the reunification authorisation from inside Spain; once it is approved, your relative applies for a family reunification (D) visa at the Spanish consulate abroad.
Reunited relatives' permits are linked to the sponsor, so problems with your status can affect theirs; however, family members can in some cases obtain an independent permit over time.
