Carte de séjour de membre de la famille d'un citoyen de l'Union

EU CitizenFamily Member Residence Card

Family members of Spanish citizens, or citizensof another EU member country, or of a country that is party to the EEA Agreement or Switzerland, and that do not hold the nationality of any of the above countries, when such are reunited with holders of the nationality of one of the above countries, or if accompanying themduring their residence in Spain for a period of more than three months, will have to apply for and obtain theEU Citizen Family Member Residence Card.

Countries that are members of the European Union or party to the EEA Agreement:

Austria – Belgium – Bulgaria – Cyprus – Croatia – Czech Republic - Denmark – Eire - Estonia – Finland – France - Germany– Greece – Holland – Iceland – Latvia – Liechtenstein* - Luxembourg – Malta – Norway* – Poland – Portugal – Rumania - Slovakia – Slovenia – Spain – Sweden – Switzerland** – United Kingdom*

* States that are party to the EEA Agreement:

** Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation regarding the free movement of persons was reached on 21st June 1999,.

Criteria:

  1. Persons accompanying, or being reunited with, EU citizens, or citizen of countries that are party to the EEA Agreement, with the right to residence for a period of over three months, insofar as the latter are either in paid employment or self-employed in Spain, in possession of both health insurance and sufficient financial means to support the family unit; or should such be a student, withboth health insurance and sufficientfinancial means to support the family unit.
  2. The EU citizen, or citizen of a country that is party to the EEA Agreement, will have to meet one of the following conditions:
  • Being in paid employment in Spain.
  • Being self-employed in Spain.
  • Having sufficient financial means, both for themselves and their family members,not to become a burden on the public finances of Spain during their period of residency. They must also confirm that they have public or private health insurance, contracted either in Spain or in another country that during their residency will provide cover in Spain that is equivalent to that provided by the Spanish National Health System. The appraisal of sufficient financial means will be conducted on a case-by-case basis and will take into account both the applicant´s personal and family situation. Sufficient supporting documentation shall be considered in order to fulfil this requirement; if the possession of the applicant’s resources is higher than the annual amount indicated in the Budget of the Spanish state to establish the right to receive non-contributory benefit, bearing in mind the applicant´s personal and familiar situation.
  • Being a student enrolled in a public or private centre, either recognized or funded by the Education Authorities, for studies or professional training, with public or private health insurance contracted either in Spain or in another country that provides complete coverage in Spain, and sufficient means for the applicant and for his/her family members not to become a burden to the Spanish Social Security system during their period of residence.
  • 3. Persons that have the following family relationship with the EU citizen:
  • In the case of a family relationship with a student this may be as their:- Civil partner, with whom a similar relationship to that of a spouse is maintained, the said partnership having been entered into a public registry in an EU member country, or in acountry that is party to the EEA Agreement, always insofar as the said entry has not subsequently been cancelled, all of which will have to be sufficiently validated. Whatever the case may be, where there is a marriage the existence of a civil partnership will be considered incompatible.- Any family member that, in the country of origin is dependent on or lives with the EU citizen. Cohabitation will be accredited should it be unequivocally demonstrated that continuous cohabitation of at least 24 months has existed in the country of origin.- Unregistered civil partners, with whom a stable relationship has been maintained, that can be duly demonstrated by validating the existence of a lasting bond. Whatever the case may be, the existence of such a bond will be understood should continuous cohabitation for a period of at least one year be validated, excepting in cases where they have common descent, in which case accreditation of a duly validated and stable cohabitation will be sufficient. Whatever the case may be, where there is a marriage the existence of a civil partnership will be considered incompatible.
  • - Any family member who, as a result of serious problems of health or disability make it strictly necessary for the EU citizen to look after his/her personnel care.
  • - Direct descendants of either the EU citizen, or citizen of a country that is party to the EEA Agreement, those of his/her spouse or civil partner, always insofar as there has been no legal separation, annulment or divorce affecting the marital relationship, or no cancelation of the entry of the civil partnership in the registry, and always insofar as such descendants are under twenty-one years of age or, being over that age, are either disabled or otherwise dependent thereon.
  • - Spouse, always insofar as there has been no annulment, legal separation or divorce.
  • And in all other cases:- Civil partner, with whom a similar relationship to that of a spouse is maintained, the said partnership having been entered into a public registry in an EU member country, or in a country that is party to the EEA Agreement, always insofar as the said entry has not subsequently been cancelled. Whatever the case may be, where there is a marriage the existence of a civil partnership will be considered incompatible.- Direct ascendants of the EU citizen, or citizen of a country party to the EEA Agreement, or of his/her spouse or civil partner,and who is dependant thereon, always insofar as there has been no legal separation, annulment or divorce affecting the marital relationship, or no cancelation of the entry of the civil partnership in the registry.- Any family member that, in the country of origin lives with the EU citizen. Cohabitation will be accredited should it be unequivocally demonstrated that continuous cohabitation of at least 24 months has existed in the country of origin.- Unregistered civil partners, with whom a stable relationship has been maintained, that can be duly demonstrated by validating the existence of a lasting bond. Whatever the case may be, the existence of such a bond will be understood should continuous cohabitation for a period of at least one year be validated, excepting in cases where they have common descent, in which case accreditation of a duly validated and stable cohabitation will be sufficient. Whatever the case may be, where there is a marriage the existence of a civil partnership will be considered incompatible. Required Documentation:paumaso@pmfadvocats.com- Legal standing for Submission of the Application: the EU citizen, or citizen of a country party to the EEA Agreement, in person.http://www.seap.minhap.gob.es/web/servicios/extranjeria/extranjeria_ddgg.html.- Fee:10.60 Euros, to be paid prior to the issuing of the EU Family member residence card.- Validity of the Residence Card for Family Members of EU Citizens:The Card will be valid for five years, following the date of issue, or for the anticipated period of residence of the EU citizen should such be less than five years.
  • - Issuing the Card:The residence card must be issued within three months following presentation of the application. A favourable decision will come into effect retroactively from the accredited date on which the member of the EU Citizen Family member Residence Card.
  • - Deadline for Submission:Three months, taken from the date of arrival in Spain. A Certificate, vouching for the submission of the application, will be issued and this will be considered sufficient to demonstrate legality of the stay until the Card has been issued.
  • - Place of Submission: The Office of Immigration of the province in which the applicant resides or the corresponding Police Station. Information on the address, phone nos. and office hours can be consulted at:
  • Procedure:
  • PMF Advocats will provide you with an updated list of the documents that you will have to present. You can acquire this list by calling 972 22 04 75 or by sending an email to:
  • Such family members will be understood as dependent when they are being supported by the EU citizen, and insofar as they require material assistance to cover their basic needs. Such dependence must be pre-existing in the country of origin.
  • - Any family member who, as a result of serious problems of health or disability make it strictly necessary for the EU citizen to look after his/her personnel care.
  • - Any family member that, in the country of origin, is dependent on the EU citizen.
  • - Direct descendants of either the EU citizen, or citizen of a country that is party to the EEA Agreement, those of his/her spouse or civil partner, always insofar as there has been no legal separation, annulment or divorce affecting the marital relationship, or no cancelation of the entry of the civil partnership in the registry, and always insofar as such descendants are under twenty-one years of age or, being over that age, are either disabled or otherwise dependent thereon.
  • - Spouse, always insofar as there has been no annulment, legal separation or divorce.