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Residence visa for family members of Spanish citizens

Who it's for: Spouses and certain relatives of Spanish citizens who want to live in Spain for more than 90 days.

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

  • Age limit: From 18
  • Main fee: €0
  • Decision time: 15 days

Figures and costs

Approximate, at rates of 27 Oct 2026. Banks use different rates.
Figures for the Residence visa for family members of Spanish citizens
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

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

  • Age limitFrom 18Official wording
    “El cónyuge mayor de dieciocho años”
  • Main fee€0Official wording
    “Tasa de visado: estos visados son gratuitos.”
  • Decision time15 daysOfficial wording
    “el plazo para resolver es de 15 días a partir del día siguiente a la fecha de presentación de la solicitud de visado”

We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; 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.
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