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Family reunification visa (general scheme)

Who it's for: Family members of foreign nationals who already live legally in Spain and want to join them.

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: €80
  • Decision time: 2 months

Figures and costs

Approximate, at rates of 27 Oct 2026. Banks use different rates.
Figures for the Family reunification visa (general scheme)
ItemAmountIn your currencySource
Main fee€80—exteriores.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€80Official wording
    “The visa fee is of an amount equivalent to 80 euros.”
  • Decision time2 monthsOfficial wording
    “The legal period for reaching a decision is of 2 months 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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  • 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.
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