Family Regroup
Family Regroup
Legal Residency: The sponsor must hold a valid Spanish residence permit (not a short-term visa) for at least 1 year and have authorization to reside for ≥1 more year.- Financial Means:
- Proof of stable income (e.g., employment contract, bank statements).
- Minimum income: 150% of Spain's IPREM (€900/month in 2025) for the sponsor + 50% IPREM per dependent (€300/month each).
- Accommodation: Documentation showing adequate housing (e.g., rental contract, property deed) for the family size.
- Spouse/Registered Partner: Includes same-sex partners and parejas de hecho (certified civil unions).
- Children:
- Biological/adopted children under 18.
- Adult children if financially dependent (e.g., students ≤26, disabled).
- Parents: Only if ≥65 years old and proven financial dependency on the sponsor.
- Exclusions: Siblings, extended family (unless exceptional dependency).
Applicant | Documents |
Sponsor | Valid TIE card, proof of income (payslips/tax returns), rental contract, padrón (town hall registration) |
Family Members | Passports, birth/marriage certificates (apostilled + translated), criminal records (last 5 years), medical certificate |
Dependents | Dependency proof (e.g., student enrollment, disability certification) |
- All foreign documents must be legalized (apostilled) and translated into Spanish by a sworn translator.
- Sponsor Submits Initial Request:
- Submit application at the Immigration Office (Extranjería) or online via Mercurio Platform.
- Consulate Processing:
- Approved cases are forwarded to the family member's home-country Spanish consulate.
- Family members apply for a regrouping visa (requires interview).
- Entry to Spain:
- Within 90 days of visa issuance, family members enter Spain and apply for a TIE card (residency card) at the police station 19.
- Timeline: 1–3 months for approval; faster in regions like Madrid/Barcelona
- EU Sponsor Family: Non-EU family members of EU citizens apply for an EU Family Card (valid 5 years) instead of regrouping.
- Post-Brexit UK Sponsors: Must hold long-term residency (not EU registration).
- Healthcare: Family members must obtain public health coverage via sponsor's Social Security or private insurance.
- Regional Variations:
- Catalonia/Basque Country may require language certificates for adult dependents.
- Insufficient Funds: Income below IPREM thresholds.
- Invalid Documents: Non-apostilled certificates or expired translations.
- Accommodation Issues: Overcrowded housing per municipal standards.
- Criminal Records: Minor offenses may be excused; serious crimes lead to denial.
- TIE Renewal: Cards are valid 1–5 years (aligning with sponsor's permit) and must be renewed before expiry.
- Residency Maintenance: Family members lose status if absent from Spain >6 months/year.
- Work Rights: Dependents can work immediately without separate permits.
Family regrouping allows legal residents in Spain to bring family members to live with them:
🧾 1. Sponsor Eligibility
- Legal Residency: The sponsor must hold a valid Spanish residence permit (not a short-term visa) for at least 1 year and have authorization to reside for ≥1 more year.
- Financial Means:
- Proof of stable income (e.g., employment contract, bank statements).
- Minimum income: 150% of Spain’s IPREM (€900/month in 2025) for the sponsor + 50% IPREM per dependent (€300/month each).
- Accommodation: Documentation showing adequate housing (e.g., rental contract, property deed) for the family size.
👨👩👧👦 2. Eligible Family Members
- Spouse/Registered Partner: Includes same-sex partners and parejas de hecho (certified civil unions).
- Children:
- Biological/adopted children under 18.
- Adult children if financially dependent (e.g., students ≤26, disabled).
- Parents: Only if ≥65 years old and proven financial dependency on the sponsor.
- Exclusions: Siblings, extended family (unless exceptional dependency).
📑 3. Required Documentation
Applicant | Documents |
Sponsor | Valid TIE card, proof of income (payslips/tax returns), rental contract, padrón (town hall registration) |
Family Members | Passports, birth/marriage certificates (apostilled + translated), criminal records (last 5 years), medical certificate |
Dependents | Dependency proof (e.g., student enrollment, disability certification) |
- All foreign documents must be legalized (apostilled) and translated into Spanish by a sworn translator.
⚙️ 4. Application Process
- Sponsor Submits Initial Request:
- File Form EX-02 at the Immigration Office (Extranjería) or online via Mercurio Platform.
- Pay Tasa 790 fee (€80–€100).
- Consulate Processing:
- Approved cases are forwarded to the family member’s home-country Spanish consulate.
- Family members apply for a regrouping visa (requires interview).
- Entry to Spain:
- Within 90 days of visa issuance, family members enter Spain and apply for a TIE card (residency card) at the police station 19.
- Timeline: 1–3 months for approval; faster in regions like Madrid/Barcelona.
⚠️ 5. Special Considerations
- EU Sponsor Family: Non-EU family members of EU citizens apply for an EU Family Card (valid 5 years) instead of regrouping.
- Post-Brexit UK Sponsors: Must hold long-term residency (not EU registration).
- Regional Variations:
- Catalonia/Basque Country may require language certificates for adult dependents.
- Healthcare: Family members must obtain public health coverage via sponsor’s Social Security or private insurance.
❌ 6. Common Reasons for Rejection
- Insufficient Funds: Income below IPREM thresholds.
- Invalid Documents: Non-apostilled certificates or expired translations.
- Accommodation Issues: Overcrowded housing per municipal standards.
- Criminal Records: Minor offenses may be excused; serious crimes lead to denial.
💡 Post-Approval Obligations
- TIE Renewal: Cards are valid 1–5 years (aligning with sponsor’s permit) and must be renewed before expiry.
- Residency Maintenance: Family members lose status if absent from Spain >6 months/year.
- Work Rights: Dependents can work immediately without separate permits.
FAMILY-REGROUP
Below are the key arraigo residence options in Spain under the 2025 regulations
500.000 €
Below are the key requirements for a Family-Regroup application
Minimum Investment:
- Most arraigo categories now require 2 years of continuous residence
- Time spent as an asylum seeker does not count toward residency eligibility
Key Requirements Checklist
- Sponsor’s Valid Residence Status and Minimum Residency Period
- Sufficient Economic Means
- Adequate Housing
- Proof of Family Relationship and Other Documentation
- 1) Arraigo Social (Social Roots)
- 2) Arraigo Sociolaboral (Socio-Labor Roots)
- 3) Arraigo Socio-formativo (Training Roots)
- 4) Arraigo de Segunda Oportunidad (Second Chance)
- 5) Arraigo Familiar (Family Roots)