The European Union citizen's family residence card is a document that allows family members of European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) citizens to reside and work in Spain. This document is issued by the Aliens Office and is valid for five years.

Who can apply for a family member's residence card for Union citizens?

• Registered spouse or partner.
• Discendants under 21 years of age or over in charge.
• Ascendants in charge.

The requirements for applying for a family member's residence card for Union citizens are as follows:

• Accrediting the relationship with the EU or EEA citizen.
• Accrediting economic dependence in the case of dependants.
• No criminal record in Spain or in the countries in which he has resided in the last five years.
• Public or private health insurance.

How is the residence card requested for the family member of the Union citizen?

In order to apply for the residence card of the family member of the Union, it is necessary to submit the application to the Aliens Office corresponding to their place of residence. Together with the application, it must submit the documents that demonstrate the relationship and economic dependence where appropriate, as well as health insurance.

It is important to note that once the application has been submitted, the time limit for a resolution is three months. If this time limit is not met, it is understood that the application has been dismissed by administrative silence.

In conclusion, the Union citizen's family residence card is a key document for family members of EU or EEA citizens who wish to reside and work in Spain. If you need advice, do not hesitate to contact us.