Residence Card for Family Members of EU Citizens in Spain
THE RESIDENCE CARD FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF EU CITIZENS
The residence card is the document issued to individuals who are relatives of a Spanish citizen or citizens of the European Union. These individuals can visit their relatives in Spain and plan to stay for a period exceeding 3 months.
At ABOGACIAEXTRANJERIA.ES, we explain the basic legislation on this matter:
- Directive 2004/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of April 29, 2004, on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States.
- Royal Decree 240/2007, of February 16, on the entry, free movement, and residence in Spain of citizens of the Member States of the European Union and other states party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.
- Order PRE/1490/2012, of July 9, issuing rules for the application of Article 7 of Royal Decree 240/2004, of February 16, on the entry, free movement, and residence in Spain of citizens of the Member States of the European Union and other states party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.
OFFICIAL IMMIGRATION AND FOREIGNERS PAGE
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLYING FOR THE RESIDENCE CARD FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF EU CITIZENS
The basic requirements for applying for the residence card are:
- Online appointment through the immigration website, this link.
- Completed application form EX-19.
- Valid passport.
- Marriage certificate, domestic partnership documentation, or other proof of family ties.
- Financial documentation, health insurance, employment contract, bank account statement, income tax return, or payslips.
- Original and copy of the Spanish citizen’s ID.
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