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Family reunification

Complete guide to family reunification in Spain: who can sponsor family members, required income, adequate housing, and step-by-step process. Updated 2026.

Ingresos mínimos €600.53/month + €150 per family member (IPREM + 50% per person)
Duración inicial Same duration as the sponsor's residence permit
Tiempo resolución 2–4 months
¿Permite trabajar? ✓ Sí
¿Con familia? ✗ No
Tasa 2026 Form 790 code 052: €38.28 per family member

💡 The sponsor must hold a renewed residence permit (not a first authorization), except when reunifying a spouse or minor children.

Proceso paso a paso

The sponsor submits the application from Spain. Once authorization is granted, the family member collects the visa at the consulate in their home country.

1
Sponsor submits the authorization application
Submit the application at the Immigration Office (Oficina de Extranjería) in the province of residence. Include form EX-02, financial documentation, housing report, and proof of family relationship.
2
Request the housing report
If not already obtained, request it from the local council's social services department. They will verify: minimum floor space per person, habitability, and sanitary conditions.
3
Decision
The Government Delegation (Delegación de Gobierno) must issue a decision within the legal deadline of 2 months. Administrative silence is deemed positive. In practice, the process may take 2–4 months.
4
Family member applies for a visa at the consulate
Once authorization is granted, the family member has 2 months to apply for a Spain visa at the consulate in their country.
5
Entry into Spain and TIE application
The family member enters Spain and must apply for their TIE (residence card) within 1 month. Pay the fee using Form 790, code 012 (€16.08).
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Errores que llevan a la denegación

⚠️ Attempting to sponsor family members with a first residence authorization

Consecuencia: Family reunification under a first authorization is only permitted for a spouse and minor children. Sponsoring parents requires a renewed permit.

Solución: Wait until the permit is renewed before sponsoring ascendants. For a spouse and minor children, reunification can be initiated from the first authorization.

⚠️ Missing adequate housing report or housing that is too small

Consecuencia: Application refusal

Solución: Request the housing report well in advance. The dwelling must have sufficient floor space for all occupants in accordance with local regulations.

⚠️ Insufficient income for the number of family members being sponsored

Consecuencia: Application refusal

Solución: Calculate correctly: IPREM + 50% for the first family member + 50% for each additional member. Example for spouse + 1 child: €600.53 + €300 + €300 = €1,200.53/month.

⚠️ Family member fails to apply for the visa at the consulate within 2 months

Consecuencia: Authorization expires

Solución: Notify the family member immediately upon receiving the favorable decision so they can book an appointment at the consulate without delay.

Fuentes oficiales

🔗 Ley Orgánica 4/2000 (LOEX) - Reagrupación familiar → 🔗 Reglamento LOEX - RD 557/2011 → 🔗 Formulario EX-02 → 🔗 Ministerio de Inclusión, SS y Migraciones → 🔗 Sede electrónica Policía Nacional - Cita TIE →

Última actualización: 2026-04-15

ℹ️ La información de esta web es orientativa y de carácter general. No constituye asesoramiento jurídico. Para tu caso concreto, consulta con un abogado especializado en extranjería o con la oficina oficial correspondiente. Emigra España nunca aconseja actuar fuera de la legalidad.