What is included
- Working out whether your case falls under the EU or the general regime
- Preparing the file with proof of the link and of the EU citizen's own requirements
- Filing, appointment and follow-up to the card
You are the family member of an EU citizen or a Spaniard
EU family member residence card: the EU regime, with its own requirements and timescales.
EU family member residence card
What is included and what is not promised
The EU regime is different from the general one and usually more favourable: different requirements, deadlines and card. What fails most is evidencing the family link and, where required, financial dependence.
What it includes: working out whether your case falls under the EU or the general regime; preparing the file with proof of the link and of the EU citizen's own requirements; filing, appointment and follow-up to the card. What it does not include: we cannot guarantee the permit or speed up the authority: the immigration office or the ministry decides in its own time.
Documents you will need
- Full valid passport.
- EU citizen's identity document or Spanish national's ID.
- Marriage, registered partnership or birth certificate, apostilled and translated.
- Evidence the EU citizen works, studies or has means and insurance.
Indicative timing
We answer your enquiry within 1 working day and send the written quote within 2 working days.
Once your documents are complete, we prepare the file between 4 and 10 working days.
The EU regime's decision period is three months; the card appointment depends on the province.
See the pricing page for how we charge this kind of matter.
How it works
Estimated duration: 10 days.
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We identify the exact procedure
We tell you whether your case falls under the EU regime or the general one: it depends on the relationship and on the EU citizen's situation.
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Document list and quote
We ask for the proof of the relationship, the EU citizen's registration and their means or employment. Price agreed, fee apart.
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Filing and receipt
We file the card application and arrange the police station appointment.
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Tracking and corrections
We follow the file until the card is handed over and tell you in advance when it will need renewing.
What to have at hand
- Full valid passport
- EU citizen's identity document or Spanish national's ID
- Marriage, registered partnership or birth certificate, apostilled and translated
- Evidence the EU citizen works, studies or has means and insurance
Frequently asked questions
We are registered partners, not married.
That can qualify, with registration or evidenced cohabitation requirements. We look at your documents.
My relative is Spanish and has never lived in another member state.
There are specific rules for family of Spanish nationals. We tell you which applies.
Can I work with this card?
Yes, the EU family member card allows work.
Related services
People who come for “EU family member residence card” often need one of these Public administration procedures too. If your case mixes several, it goes in a single file with a single quote.
Your case
Tell us which procedure you need, before which body, and whether a deadline is running.
Request a quote
Tell us about your case and which documents you already have. We tell you what fits, what is missing and what it costs.