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💡 MCHM Lawyers - Lawyers - Immigration 📎 Family Reunification in Spain 2025: Everything You Need to Know to Reunite with Your Loved Ones 🏠 https://www.mchmabogados.es/idiomas/en/ 🔗 https://www.mchmabogados.es/idiomas/en/abogados-proteccion-datos-almeria ⚖️ Lawyers in Almería 📞 950 106 453 / 674 21 65 59 📧 info@mchmabogados.es 👉 Family Reunification in Spain: Complete Guide 2025 ✨ 💬Family reunification is a fundamental right recognized by Spanish legislation, which allows foreigners legally residing in Spain to bring their family members to live with them. This procedure not only responds to a basic human need — that of living with family — but is also part of a migration policy aimed at social integration and cohesion. ✍️ This guide explains in detail what family reunification is, who can benefit, the requirements, the step-by-step procedure, and the regulatory updates in force in 2025. What is Family Reunification? Family reunification is a temporary residence permit granted to certain relatives of foreigners who already legally reside in Spain. This figure is regulated by Organic Law 4/2000 and its regulation, updated by Royal Decree 1155/2024, as well as by Directive 2003/86/EC of the European Parliament. Who can apply? The applicant must be a foreigner who: • Resides legally in Spain with a renewed residence permit (minimum one year of residence). • Has sufficient economic means to support the family members to be reunited. • Has suitable housing. Which family members can be reunited? The family members eligible for reunification are: 1. Spouse or registered partner (not legally separated). 2. Children under 18 years old of the reunifier or their partner, including adopted children. 3. Adult children with disabilities who cannot care for themselves. 4. First-degree ascendants (parents or parents-in-law), provided they are dependent on the reunifier and there are reasons justifying the need to authorize their residence in Spain. General Requirements To start the process, the reunifier must meet the following requirements: • Not be a citizen of the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, nor a relative of these. • Not be in an irregular situation in Spain. • Have no criminal record in Spain and in the countries where they have resided in the last five years. • Not be banned from entering Spain nor listed as inadmissible in the Schengen area. • Have sufficient economic means, which vary depending on the number of family members to be reunited. • Have suitable housing, which will be verified by a habitability report issued by the corresponding city council. Required Documentation Some of the documents to be submitted include: • Copy of the reunifier´s passport. • Reunifier´s residence card. • Birth, marriage, or cohabitation certificates. • Documentation proving economic means (pay slips, work contract, tax returns). • Suitable housing report. • Criminal record certificates from the family member´s country of origin. • Health insurance if not covered by Social Security. Step-by-Step Procedure 1. Application at the Immigration Office of the province where the reunifier resides. 2. Resolution: The maximum deadline for a decision is 45 working days. If no response is given, it is considered rejected by administrative silence. 3. Visa at the Spanish consulate in the family member´s country of origin, once the authorization is granted. 4. Entry into Spain of the family member within a maximum of 3 months from the visa issuance. 5. Processing of the Foreigner Identity Card (TIE) at the corresponding police station. Can family members work with the reunification card? Yes. Family members of working age can work as employees or self-employed without any additional procedures, provided the residence authorization allows it. Renewal and Independent Residence The reunification card is renewed together with that of the reunifier. However, in certain cases, the family member can apply for independent residence, for example: • If they have resided in Spain for at least five years. • In case of breakdown of the marital relationship due to separation or divorce. • If they have reached legal age and have their own means. Special Cases and Updates 2025 With the entry into force of RD 1155/2024, some updates have been introduced: • Greater flexibility in proving economic means for self-employed workers. • Simplification of the procedure for registered domestic partnerships. • Recognition of affective bonds analogous to marriage, provided stable and lasting cohabitation is proven. Conclusion Family reunification is a process that, although it may seem complex, is designed to protect the right to family life. With good documentary preparation and compliance with requirements, it is possible to bring your loved ones to live with you in Spain. If you are thinking about starting this procedure, I recommend consulting with a professional in immigration law or visiting the immigration offices in your area for personalized information. ✨ ⚖️ Welcome to the Civil Online process offered by MCHM Lawyers. Through our online platform, we offer you the convenience of completing the entire procedure from the comfort of your home, without needing to visit our office or the courts (except for mandatory procedures). Below, we guide you through each step of the process: Access to Your Personal Account: Once you access our website https://www.mchmabogados.es/idiomas/en/inicio-sesion-mchmabogados-almeria [Civil], you can create a personal account or log in if you already have one. From your personal account, you will have access to all the tools necessary to complete the Civil process. Document Upload: From your personal account, you can upload all necessary documents to start the Civil process. This includes text documents, images, and any other relevant documents for your case. Notifications and Requests Reception: Once you have uploaded your documents, you will receive notifications and requests through your personal account on our online platform. These notifications will include information about your case status, any required actions from you, and any important communication related to your Civil process. Process Tracking: From your personal account, you can track the progress of your case in real time. This includes information on hearings, judicial resolutions, and any other relevant updates. Communication with Your Lawyer: Through our online platform, you will be able to communicate directly with your assigned lawyer. You can make inquiries, ask questions, and receive personalized legal advice at any time during the process. Judgment Reception: Once the process is completed, you will receive the final judgment through your personal account on our online platform. This judgment will include any decisions made by the court regarding your Civil case. In summary, our Civil Online process offers you the convenience and flexibility to complete the entire procedure from the comfort of your home, without needing to visit our office or the courts (except for mandatory procedures). With access to your personal account on our online platform, you can upload documents, receive notifications, communicate with your lawyer, and track your case progress in real time. At MCHM Lawyers, we are committed to providing you with the best possible service throughout the entire Civil process. ✨ 📖 lawyers in almeria 📍 For more information, do not hesitate to contact MCHM Lawyers. ✍️ ⚓️ family reunification, legal residence, family visa, family unity, migration procedures, immigration law, residence permit, direct relatives, right to family, social integration, visa application, economic means, suitable housing, residence card, minor children, spouse or partner, dependent ascendants, legal process, reunification, family migration

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