Overview
Visa for family members of foreigners who have legal resident status in Spain (from
now on referred to as "the resident") and who wish to exercise the right to family
reunification.
This type of visa is not issued to family members of citizens of the European Union
or of the Member States of the European Economic Area or of Switzerland (see “Visas
for family members of EU citizens").
In order to apply for a family reunification visa the applicant must have an
“Authorization of Initial Residence for family reunification” (“Autorización de
residencia por reagrupación familiar inicial”) issued by the Delegation or
Sub-delegation of the Government in the province in which the resident lives.
Family members who can obtain a family reunification visa
- The spouse, not separated in fact or in law, or the person who maintains a
partnership with the resident that is analogous to a marital relationship
(partner entered on a public register, provided that the registration has not
been cancelled, or unregistered partner provided that proof can be provided of
the continuity of a cohabitation relationship established before the applicant
settled in Spain). Reunification cannot be offered to more than one spouse or
partner.
- The children of the resident, the children of the spouse or partner—including
adopted children (provided that the adoption is valid in Spain)—and those
represented legally by the resident, provided that they are under the age of 18
or that they have disabilities and are not objectively capable of providing for
their own needs due to their health status.
The resident's parents (mother or father) and those of their spouse or partner,
provided that they are in the care of the resident, older than 65 and there are
reasons substantiating the need to authorize their residence in Spain. On an
exceptional basis, and for humanitarian reasons, the reunification of parents under
the age of 65 may be permitted.
Documents Required
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1. National visa application. Each applicant must complete and sign a visa
application, filling in each of its sections. If the applicant is a minor, parents
or guardians or a duly accredited representative must sign the application.
2. Photograph. Glued or clipped (not stapled) onto visa application form.
Photo specifications: A recent, passport-size, colour photograph, taken against a
light background, facing forward, without dark or reflective glasses, or any
garments concealing the oval of the face.
Photos with a dark background or with objects or people that can be seen behind your
head will not be accepted.
3. Valid, unexpired passport. Original and a photocopy of the page or pages
of the passport that contain biometric data. The passport must have a minimum
validity period of one year and contain two blank pages. Passports issued more than
10 years ago will not be accepted.
If the passport does not meet the requirements, it must be renewed before applying
for the visa.
4. Initial family reunification permit ("Autorización de residencia por
reagrupación familiar inicial").
Issued by the Delegation or Sub-delegation of the Government in Spain, at the
resident's request.
5. Resident's residency card. Certified photocopy of the resident's
Foreigner Identification Card, which must be unexpired.
6. Documents proving family relationship with the resident.
- Spouses: Marriage certificate issued by the competent civil registry.
In the event of second or successive marriage, proof of divorce from the
previous spouse.
- Unmarried couples: Certificate of registration as an unmarried
couple or, if the couple have not entered their relationship on a register,
documents proving the couple's relationship dates back to before the
resident established their residence in Spain.
- Children: Birth certificate issued by the competent civil registry.
In the case of the children of just one of the spouses or members of the
couple, proof must also be provided that they hold sole parental authority
over the child or that they have been awarded custody and that the child is
effectively in their care.
- Parents: Birth certificate of the resident or of the spouse or
partner issued by the competent civil registry and documents substantiating
the reasons for which it was necessary to authorize their residence in
Spain. Among other documents, proof must be provided that, over the past
year, the resident has transferred funds to or covered expenses incurred by
the parent representing, at least, 51% of the per capita GDP of the parent's
country of residence. Moreover, proof must be submitted of the annual income
and properties owned by the parent and information on other direct family
members who are resident in the country.
Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and, where
applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into
Spanish.
7. Criminal background check certificate Applicants of legal age (18 years old and older) must submit the original and a photocopy (not notarized) of their criminal background check certificate(s) issued by their country or countries of residence for the past 5 years.
Once this document has been issued, it must be:
- First: Apostilled/Legalized
In case of Indonesian Police Record:
The Embassy of Spain only will accept Indonesian police records issued by the “Badan Intelijen Keamanan” (BAINTELKAM) in Jakarta (address: JL. Trunojoyo 3 – Kebayoran Baru – Jakarta 12110) in Indonesian and English languages.
The Embassy will not admit neither legalize Indonesian police records issued by organizations other than the abovementioned.
Once the Indonesian Police Record has been issued, it must have the Apostille of La Hague issued by the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (KEMENKUMHAM).
In case of Timor Leste Police Record:
It must be legalized by Ministry of Justice of Timor Leste after that, it must be legalized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Timor Leste and finally by the Embassy of Spain in Jakarta.
- Second: All the documentation must be translated into Spanish.
If the applicant has spent more than 6 months (more than 180 days) during the last 5 years in another country (outside the Indonesia, Timor Leste or Spain), an additional criminal background check from every country of residence must be provided. The criminal background checks must be authenticated with the The Hague Apostille, unless it is issued by an EU member state. The criminal background check issued by an EU authority does not need to be apostilled to be accepted. If the country in which the applicant has lived in the past 2 years does not subscribe to The Hague Convention of 1961, the background check must by authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country and then by the Consulate of Spain in this country. The background check must be accompanied by an official translation into Spanish (if the original is not written in Spanish).
Please submit an original and a copy of all documents: Criminal background check, Apostille and official translation.
8. Medical certificate.
Original and a copy of a medical certificate accrediting that the applicant does not suffer from any disease that could cause serious repercussions for public health pursuant to the 2005 International Health Regulations.
- This certificate must be issued within 90 days of submitting the visa application.
- This certificate must include a stamp from the issuing Medical Center, doctor’s signature and doctor’s License Number.
- The certificate must be written on letterhead paper from hospital/doctor’s office or directly on the provided template. The recommended template can be found attached.
- The certificate must be signed by a Doctor (Physician), not by a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant.
The medical certificate must be in Spanish, or it must include the Spanish text, or it must be accompanied by an official or certified translation into Spanish. In the case of using the model from our website, the Spanish translation is not necessary.
Please include a photocopy (not notarized) of the medical certificate with your submitted documents.
This Consular Section does not provide information about medical centers that issue this certificate. The applicant may contact any public or private medical center duly accredited.
9. Proof of legal residence in the consular demarcation Indonesian KTP and KARTA KELUARGA or in case of foreigners KITAS or KITAP.
10. Proof of the representative's identity and capacity. If the applicant is a minor, it will be necessary to present originals and submit copies of the identity document or passport of one of their parents, as well as of the document constituting proof of kinship. Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.
11. Payment of the visa fee. The visa fee is of an amount equivalent to 1.760.000 IDR. For nationals of Australia, Canada, Ethiopia, UK and US different rates are applied for reasons of reciprocity. In these cases, the amount of the fee must be consulted with the Consular Office.
When necessary to assess the application, the Consular Office may request additional documents or data and may also ask the applicant to come in for a personal interview.
THE CONSULAR ADMINISTRATION HAS FULL AUTHORITY TO EVALUATE AND REQUEST MORE DOCUMENTS THAN THOSE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT. THE LATTER IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT SUBMITTING THE AFOREMENTIONED DOCUMENTS DOES NOT GUARANTEE AUTOMATIC ISSUANCE OF VISA. BE ADVISED THAT ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS MIGHT BE REQUESTED
