Family reunification is a right that allows foreigners who have been authorized to reside in Spain to bring their close relatives to live legally in the country. This right is available to spouses, common-law partners, and offspring, and grants them the possibility of obtaining residency, as well as the right to work as an employee or self-employed person, anywhere in Spain, in any occupation, or in any sector of activity.

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Benefits

1. Legal residency in Spain: Family reunification allows your family members to obtain a temporary residency permit in Spain, provided that the person reunifying them has been authorized to reside in the country.

2. Right to work: Those reunified (spouse, common-law partner, or children) may work without additional administrative procedures, provided they are over the minimum employment age. They may work either as an employee or self-employed person, anywhere in Spain, and in any occupation or sector of activity.

3. Family reunification: Facilitates family members' reunion with you in Spain, promoting family stability and well-being.

4. Benefits of a residence permit: Reunited family members will have access to basic rights, such as healthcare and education, during their stay in Spain.

Requirements

1. Residency of the sponsor: The sponsor must be a legal resident in Spain and have resided there for at least one year before applying for family reunification. They must also have a valid residence permit.
    

2. Financial means: The sponsor must demonstrate that they have sufficient financial resources to support the family members they wish to reunite, according to the requirements established by Spanish law.
    

3. Adequate housing: The sponsor must provide proof that they have adequate housing to accommodate the family members they are reunifying.
    

4. Health insurance: The sponsor must have health insurance for the family members to be reunited.
    

5. Required documentation: Applications require several documents, including a valid passport, proof of kinship, and, in some cases, proof of common-law marriage.