EU Family Permit for Living Together in Spain

At Carway Migrate, we provide complete legal support to help you obtain your EU Family Permit in Spain:

• Evaluation of your relationship and legal eligibility

• Clear guidance on required documentation and how to prove your family bond

• Document translation, certification, and legalization

• Application submission to Spanish authorities or consulates

• Full support with your TIE card and city registration after arrival

Who Qualifies?

• You may be eligible for an EU Family Permit if:

  • You are the spouse or registered partner of a European Union citizen residing in Spain

  • You are the child (under 21) or dependent child of an EU citizen or their spouse

  • You are a dependent parent or grandparent of an EU citizen

  • You are a long-term partner in a stable relationship with an EU citizen and can provide legal proof

  Each case is unique — at Carway Migrate, we analyze your personal situation and help you present a strong, well-documented application that meets Spanish immigration requirements.

Why Choose Us?

We Listen to You

We start by understanding your family connection and your goal of living in Spain with your loved ones.

We Handle All the Paperwork

From relationship proofs and translations to application forms — we make sure your file is complete and accurate.

We Guide You from Start to Finish

We track your application, help with the TIE appointment, and make sure you feel supported throughout the process.

Why Choose Carway Migrate?

At Carway Migrate, we help families reunite legally and confidently in Spain through the EU Family Permit. Our legal team understands how important it is to be close to your loved ones — and we’re committed to guiding you with empathy, efficiency, and full legal precision.

From the first consultation, we listen to your story, confirm your eligibility, and build a personalized strategy. Whether you’re applying from abroad or already in Spain, we manage your application, translate and legalize your documents, and support you in every legal step — including your TIE card, local registration, and renewals.

Our multilingual lawyers are here to make everything feel easier, clearer, and faster. With Carway Migrate, you’re not just applying for a permit — you’re building a life together in Spain, and we’re proud to help you make it happen.

One of the most significant aspects of transitioning to a new country is reuniting with relatives. If you are an EU citizen living in Spain, your close family members may be eligible to join you under an EU family permit. This is a legal avenue that enables non-EU family members to be in Spain, with the advantage of enjoying the residence rights of the EU citizen they have joined.

At Carway Migrate, we provide professional legal support to guide your families through the immigration process, ensuring that EU family permit applications are prepared correctly and submitted in compliance with Spanish immigration regulations.

The EU family permit allows certain non-EU family members of EU citizens to live in Spain under European Union freedom-of-movement rules. This permit helps the families of EU citizens to be legally united as they remain in the country with their EU citizen, exercising their constitutional right to live in Spain to work or study.

In many situations, applicants exploring this route may also encounter similar frameworks, such as the EU settlement scheme family permit, which applies to EU family migration pathways under specific legal systems. It is imperative to know the proper permits and other legal mandates before embarking on the application.

Who Can Apply for an EU Family Permit?

Eligibility for the EU family permit depends on the relationship with the EU citizen residing in Spain. As a rule, the following relatives can be eligible:

• Partner or wife of an EU citizen.
• Dependent children of the citizen of the EU or the spouse.
• Dependent parents or grandparents.
• Other families who are in need.

All cases have to prove the existence of a real family relationship and, where feasible, financial dependency. Such applications are repeatedly examined by Spanish officials to confirm that all lawful requirements have been satisfied.

Documentation Required for the EU Family Permit

Applying for an EU family permit requires preparing documentation that proves both the family relationship and the EU citizen’s legal residence in Spain. Ordinarily needed documents are:

• Linking the passport of the applicant.
• Identification or passport of the EU citizen.
• Evidence of family relationship (marriage or birth certificates)
• Indications that the EU citizen is in Spain include the fact that he/she is living in Spain.
• Evidence of dependency in the case.
• Medical cover or social security cover.

All paperwork should strictly comply with Spanish administrative standards, including certified translations and legalisation where necessary.

The process for obtaining an EU family permit usually involves several stages to confirm eligibility and ensure legal compliance. The general steps include:

Eligibility Assessment

The family relationships and status of residence of the EU citizen are reviewed in relation to the law.

Documentation Preparation.

Collecting and authenticating the documents to justify the application.

Application Submission

Submit the application to the relevant Spanish immigration body.

Residence Card Issuance

Upon approval, the family member is given a permit to live in Spain as a relative of an EU citizen.

Carway Migrate can assist its clients in this process and help ensure that applications meet the requirements of Spanish immigration authorities.

Common Mistakes in EU Family Permit Applications

Even though the process is expected to aid in reuniting families, there is a risk of delays if the documentation is incomplete or incorrect. Common issues include:

• Partial evidence of family relationship.
• Lack of dependency indicators where needed.
• Surpassed or incorrectly translated, or legalised documents.
• Absence of evidence to support the fact that the EU citizen lives in Spain.

These risks can be minimised considerably with the help of legal preparation, and an appropriate approach to the application process will be guaranteed.