Family reunification
Bring your family to Spain as a legal resident: who qualifies, 2026 income requirement (150% IPREM), the EX-02 process and the visa step. Guide for the newly regularised too.
📋 Reunified family members (spouse and working-age children) are authorised to work, employed or self-employed.
Proceso paso a paso
✅ Alternativa: solicitarlo desde España
Condición: Being a legal resident in Spain who has renewed their initial residence authorisation (art. 18.1 LOEX). Parents can only be reunified by a long-term resident.
Errores que llevan a la denegación
⚠️ Thinking you can reunify your parents as an ordinary resident
Consecuencia: Application refused
Solución: Parents (dependent, over 65) can only be reunified by a LONG-TERM resident (after 5 years). A spouse/partner and children can be reunified by an ordinary resident after renewing their permit.
⚠️ Applying before renewing your initial authorisation
Consecuencia: You do not meet the timing requirement
Solución: You must have renewed your initial residence authorisation (art. 18.1 LOEX) to reunify.
⚠️ Not providing the adequate housing report
Consecuencia: Incomplete application
Solución: Request the housing report from your CCAA or town hall in advance (no older than 6 months).
Frequently asked questions
Who can I bring to Spain through reunification?
Your spouse or registered partner, children under 18 or dependent, and dependent parents over 65 (the latter only if you are a long-term resident).
How much income do I need?
150% of IPREM (€900/month) for two people, plus 50% (€300/month) for each additional family member.
Where do I apply?
You apply in Spain (form EX-02); your family then gets their visa at the consulate.
I just got regularised — can I bring my family?
You can start reunifying your spouse and children once you have renewed your first permit. You can reunify your parents once you reach long-term residency (after 5 years).
Can reunified family members work?
Yes, the spouse and working-age children are authorised to work.
How long is the family member's permit valid?
Until the same date as your own permit, with a minimum of one year.
Fuentes oficiales
Última actualización: 2026-07-07