Spain Family Visa for Pakistani Passport Holders
Fee Breakdown
Key Requirements
- ✓ Valid Pakistani passport of the applicant
- ✓ Proof of family relationship with the sponsor in Spain such as marriage certificate or birth certificate
- ✓ Sponsor must hold valid Spanish residency permit or Spanish citizenship
- ✓ Sponsor must meet minimum income requirements to support the family member
- ✓ Sponsor's proof of accommodation in Spain that is adequate for the family
- ✓ Medical insurance covering the applicant in Spain
- ✓ Police clearance certificate from Pakistan
- ✓ Medical certificate confirming good health of the applicant
- ✓ The sponsor must have been legally residing in Spain for at least one year before applying for family reunification
Documents Required
Step-by-Step Application Process
Step 1: Confirm that the sponsor in Spain has held a valid residence permit for at least one year and meets the income and accommodation requirements.
Step 2: Obtain and apostille all family relationship documents such as marriage or birth certificates. Have them officially translated into Spanish.
Step 3: The sponsor initiates the family reunification application at the local Immigration Office (Oficina de Extranjeria) in Spain.
Step 4: Once the Spanish Immigration Office approves the family reunification, the applicant in Pakistan applies for the long-stay family visa at the Spanish Consulate or through VFS Global.
Step 5: Submit all required documents including the Spanish immigration approval, relationship certificates, and personal documents.
Step 6: Pay the visa fee and await processing, which can take 30 to 90 days.
Step 7: Upon visa approval, travel to Spain and apply for a Foreigner Identity Card (TIE) as a family reunification resident within 30 days of arrival.
⚠️ Important Notes
The Spanish family reunification process involves two stages. First, the sponsor in Spain must obtain approval from the Spanish Immigration Office. Second, the family member in Pakistan applies for the long-stay visa at the consulate. This process can take several months in total. All documents issued in Pakistan must be apostilled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan and then officially translated into Spanish by a certified translator. Pakistani applicants should work with an immigration lawyer or accredited advisor to navigate this process efficiently.
Common Rejection Reasons
- ✗ Sponsor does not meet the minimum income requirements
- ✗ Accommodation in Spain is insufficient for the reunified family
- ✗ Sponsor has not completed one year of legal residence in Spain
- ✗ Family relationship documents are not properly apostilled or translated
- ✗ Criminal record of the applicant or serious health condition classified as a public health risk
- ✗ Incomplete application or missing mandatory documents
- ✗ Inconsistencies between documents submitted by sponsor and applicant
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. If your spouse is legally residing in Spain with a valid residency permit and has lived there for at least one year, they can apply for family reunification on your behalf. You, as the dependent spouse, will be eligible for a residence permit that allows you to live and potentially work in Spain.
The sponsor in Spain generally needs to demonstrate a monthly income equal to at least 150% of the Spanish Minimum Interprofessional Wage (SMI) for the first family member, and an additional 50% for each subsequent family member. The exact thresholds are updated annually so verify current amounts with the Spanish consulate.
Yes. Dependent minor children under 18 years of age can be included in the family reunification application. The birth certificates of the children must be apostilled and officially translated into Spanish. For children over 18, they must be dependent and unable to cover their own needs due to health reasons to qualify.
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