Long-term residence Spain family members
Eligibility and documents for family members applying for long-term residence.
Can my family get long-term residence through me?
Your long-term status does not automatically transfer to relatives. Each person has their own residence history, conditions and route.
Can I reunite my family?
Family reunification may be available if its requirements are met. Check the relationship, housing and resources before starting.
What to do
Assess each family member’s route separately.
Steps
- Identify each person
- Check the relationship
- Review their residence route
- Check housing and resources
- Collect official documents
Basis
Royal Decree 1155/2024, Articles 65-70: family reunification.
More questions
Does a child start with long-term residence?
Do not assume so; check the child’s individual status and legal route.
More to read
Long-term residence requirements→official:https://www.boe.es/buscar/doc.php?id=BOE-A-2024-24099;https://www.inclusion.gob.es/web/migraciones