For non-EU foreigners looking to bring their parents to live in Spain, there are several different visa and residence options available. Here are some of the main methods, including required materials, application steps, and costs.
Family Reunification Visa
This common method is suitable for non-EU citizens who already have legal residence in Spain.
Required Materials: Proof of valid residence, official relationship documentation, proof of financial means, parents’ health insurance, and a criminal record certificate.
Application Steps: Submit an application at the Immigration Office of the Spanish National Police, submit the required documents, and wait for approval.
Non-Lucrative Residence Visa
Parents who wish to live independently can apply for this visa.
Required Materials: Valid passport, financial proof, health insurance, and a criminal record certificate.
Application Steps: Submit an application at the Spanish Consulate, submit the required documents, and wait for approval.
Golden Visa
Investors and their family members can obtain residence through investment.
Required Materials: Investment proof, valid passport, financial proof, and health insurance.
Application Steps: Submit investment proof and other relevant documents, and wait for approval.
Family Roots Residence
Suitable for parents of non-EU citizens who have a fixed abode and legal residence status in Spain.
Required Materials and Application Steps are similar to the Family Reunification Visa but focus on proving the family’s roots in Spain.
Visitor Visa
Short-term visits use a visitor visa; for long-term residence, it must be converted into a residence permit.
Required Materials: Valid passport, invitation letter, financial proof, and health insurance.
Application Steps: Submit the application and provide relevant materials for a short visit, then convert to a residence permit upon arrival.
Costs
The costs for various applications vary, generally in the range of several hundred euros, depending on the type of application and individual circumstances.
For non-EU citizens wishing to bring their parents to live in Spain, Circle Expats offers professional advice and services to simplify the application process.
By choosing the appropriate visa type and preparing the necessary materials, non-EU foreigners can efficiently bring their parents to live in Spain. Support from Circle Expats ensures a smoother application process, helping you and your family to successfully settle in Spain.