Home Visa Pathways Family of EU Citizen Checklist migrate.es Spain Relocation Guide Family of EU Citizen (Tarjeta Comunitaria) Checklist Total time 6-10 weeks total Total cost EUR ~12 (Modelo 790 Code 012) + sworn translations + apostilles Steps 20 across 4 stages For0 of 20 complete🖨️ Print🔗 Share↻ ResetConfirm eligibilityConfirm your relationship: spouse / pareja de hecho / child under 26 / dependent ascendantNew under RD 1155/2024: step-children under 26, in-laws, and Familia Extensa (siblings, nephews/nieces, uncles) with 51% per-capita GDP transfer proof.Verify the EU citizen has "sufficient resources" (employment, business, pension, or savings)Ensure both you and the EU citizen are registered at the same address (empadronamiento)Documents to gatherValid passport (6+ months remaining)Marriage / pareja de hecho / birth certificate (apostilled + sworn-translated)EU citizen's DNI or passportJoint empadronamiento certificate (same address)EU citizen's proof of economic activity / resources (contract, pension, business registration)Apostilled criminal record (past 5-year countries)Health insurance proof (public if EU citizen contributes to Social Security, or private)Three passport-sized photographsFor Familia Extensa applicants: 12 months of bank transfers covering 51% per-capita GDP (optional)ApplicationBook cita previa for "Tarjeta de Familiar de Ciudadano de la UE"Pay Modelo 790 (Code 012), ~€12Submit form EX-19 with all supporting documentsReceive resguardo — you can begin working immediatelyWait 30-45 days for decisionAfter approval (within 30 days)Book cita for TIE issuance (5-year card)For spouses of Spanish citizens: plan citizenship application after 1 year of legal residenceCCSE + DELE A2 exams required.Plan 10-year permanent residency card renewal cycle (5-year if under 30) ← Back to the full Family of EU Citizen guide
