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Visa for family members of a citizen of the Union

Who it's for: Spouses, registered partners and certain relatives of EU, EEA or Swiss citizens who travel with them or join them in Spain.

Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.

Last checked 3 Nov 2026

Requirements at a glance

  • Main fee: €0
  • Decision time: 15 days

Figures and costs

Approximate, at rates of 27 Oct 2026. Banks use different rates.
Figures for the Visa for family members of a citizen of the Union
ItemAmountIn your currencySource
Main fee€0exteriores.gob.esOfficial · 3 Nov 2026

Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.

What the official pages say

2 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.

  • Main fee€0Official wording
    “Family members of citizens of the European Union or of the States of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland are entitled to a preferential free-of-charge visa”
  • Decision time15 daysOfficial wording
    “The legal period for reaching a decision is of 15 calendar days as of the day after the application submission date”

We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Salary threshold; Family can join; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.

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Before you pay anyone

  • Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
  • UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
  • German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
  • Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.
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