Spain Spouse
Dependent Visa
Reagrupación Familiar — bring your family to Spain with full rights.
Built to keep families together
Spain's Reagrupación Familiar (Family Reunification) lets foreign residents with at least 1 year of legal residence bring their spouse, partner (registered), minor children and dependent relatives.
Highly Qualified Worker (Ley 14/2013) and EU Blue Card holders benefit from a fast-track family reunification — often issued in 6–8 weeks with full work rights.
Who qualifies for Spain?
- Sponsor has 1+ year of legal Spanish residence (or fast-track for HQP/Blue Card)
- Sufficient income — IPREM-based (150% IPREM for first member, +50% per additional)
- Suitable housing — informe de habitabilidad
- Marriage / pareja de hecho registered
- Health insurance for entire family
Why families choose this route
Work Rights
Spouse gets full work authorisation upon TIE issuance.
PR Pathway
Long-term EU residence after 5 years.
Children's Education
Free public schooling for children.
Healthcare Access
SNS public healthcare access.
Family Together
Schengen mobility for the family.
Yes — let's talk specifics for Spain
Spouse gets autorización de trabajo as employee or self-employed once the family residence card (TIE) is issued — fast-track HQP families get this immediately.
Processing Time
8–12 weeks
From submission to decision (after biometrics).
Financial Requirements
150% of IPREM (~€1,200/month) for first family member + 50% IPREM (~€400/month) per additional. Tax returns + payslips for past 12 months.
Everything you'll need
A clean, complete file = faster approval.
Provide a clear scanned copy + original at biometrics. Our team will review and certify before submission.
Visa Process Timeline
Common reasons applications get refused
Avoiding these is half the battle. Our senior counsellors stress-test your file before submission.
- !Insufficient sponsor income (below IPREM threshold)
- !Failed housing suitability report
- !Documentation not properly apostilled / translated
- !Sponsor's residence less than 1 year
- !Health insurance gaps
The Future Link advantage
FAQs
Yes — once the TIE family card is issued, the spouse can work as employee or autónomo.
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