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EU family residence

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    What is community family residence?

    “Community family residence” in Spain refers to a type of residence permit that is granted to family members of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) citizen residing in Spain. This permit is based on European Union legislation and is intended to facilitate family reunification of EU or EEA citizens who exercise their right to free movement and residence in Spain.
    These are the types of residence by community family member

    Residence card application for family member of EU citizen

    by marriage

    This type of residence is acquired when a foreigner marries any citizen of a member state of the European Union.

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    Residence card application for family member of EU citizen

    descendant 21 years old, or over 21, dependent or incapable

    This residence for those under twenty-one years of age and/or over that age, is for those who are dependent or disabled. The figure of being in charge is understood as those family members whose financial support is provided by the citizen of the Union and who need material help to cover their basic needs.

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    Residence card application for family member of EU citizen

    parent of minor EU citizen

    This type of residence is requested when the foreign applicant is the parent of a citizen of the European Union, that is, father or mother. This is how the right to apply for a residence permit as a family member of an EU citizen was born.
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    Residence card application for family member of EU citizen

    by domestic partner

    This type of residence is acquired when a foreigner establishes and/or formalizes their relationship through a formal declaration of a relationship similar to a marriage, that is, a common-law relationship. Said constitution and/or formalization of a couple can be carried out before a notary for subsequent registration in the competent registry.
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    Residence card application for family member of EU citizen

    ancestor, direct descendants, and those of your dependent spouse or registered partner

    They also have the right to apply for said residence, direct ascendants, descendants, and those of their spouse or registered partner who live in their care, provided that there is no declaration of nullity of the marriage bond, divorce, or the registration of the couple has been canceled. .
    The figure of being in charge is understood as those family members whose financial support is provided by the EU citizen and who need material help to meet their basic needs.
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    What type of legal residence can you obtain in Spain?

    A community regime residence permit is obtained for a period of 5 years, which enables legal residence in Spain, being able to work for others as self-employed.

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    How to obtain residency by a community family member?

    How long does the residence card for a community family member take?
    When we submit a residence application for a community family member, the immigration office has a period of 90 days to respond, however, on occasions the waiting time may be shorter or longer.
    Who can apply for the community family card?
    Any foreign person who meets the necessary requirements, specifically, a foreigner married to a European citizen, a domestic partnership made up of a foreigner and a Community citizen, as well as the ascendants and descendants of the foreign citizen.
    What rights does the de facto couple have in Spain?
    The most important thing is the right to apply for residence because you are a relative of a citizen of the European Union. On the other hand, in the event of the death of one of the members of the couple, one may be entitled to a widow’s pension, in addition to facilitating a possible acceptance of inheritance.
    What documents do I need to apply for the community card?

    The necessary documents are the following:
    a) Form EX19, filled out and signed by both members of the couple.
    b) Copy of DNI or NIE of the EU citizen.
    c) Full passport, of the foreign citizen (copy of all pages inside).
    d) Certificate of Marriage translated into Spanish, and registered in the country of the EU citizen and/or certificate of civil partnership registration. (Updated, less than 3 months from the date of issue).
    e) Coexistence register flyer or individual register, processed at the town hall where the person is registered. partner. (Updated less than 3 months from the date of issue)
    f) Economic means of the EU citizen (employment contract, self-employment registration, tax return , income tax return (IRPF), and/or certificate of ownership and account balance of a Spanish bank account, with a minimum amount of €10,000).
    g) Only in the case of unmarried couples, < strong>certificate of singleness of both members of the couple. Duly legalized and apostilled, and where appropriate translated into Spanish. (Updated less than 3 months from the date of issuance)
    h) Authorization of representation, provided it is presented by a third party.

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