Registering your non-EU family members in another EU country – Spain
Affected by Brexit?
Questions and Answers – the rights of EU and UK citizens, as outlined in the Withdrawal Agreement
On 1 January 2021, the rules for EU citizens living in or moving to the UK will change. The same applies to UK nationals living in or moving to an EU country.
I have permanent residence in the UK/EU or will acquire it during the transition period
In principle, you and your family members will continue to have permanent residence in your host country. This includes non‑EU family members. In the UK, you must however apply to the EU settlement scheme to be granted a new residence status. In the EU, check with your host country’s authorities as soon as possible if it is mandatory to apply for a new residence status.
I reside in the UK/EU but am not yet entitled to permanent residence
In principle, you and your family members will continue to keep your current residence in your host country. This includes non‑EU family members. In the UK, you must however apply to the EU settlement scheme to be granted a new residence status. In the EU, check with your host country’s authorities as soon as possible if it is mandatory to apply for a new residence status.
I want to move to the UK/EU
You and your family members may move to the UK or to an EU country under the current EU rules until 31 December 2020. This includes non‑EU family members. In the UK, you must then apply to the EU settlement scheme. In the EU, check with your host country’s authorities whether you have to register and if it is mandatory to apply for a new residence status.
I want to go to the UK/EU for a short stay
Current rules on reporting presence, registering your residence abroad, registering your EU family, registering your non-EU family continue to apply until at least 31 December 2020.
I need help
If you think that your rights under EU law are not being respected, contact our assistance services.
Detailed information on the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement and citizen’s rights
If your family members are not EU nationals, but come to live with you in Spain for longer than 3 months, they must apply for an EU national family member card.
They must do this at an Inmigration Office
or a police stationes, if there is no an inmigration Office in this region– no later than 3 months after arriving in Spain.
Documents to produce:
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Form
EX-19 filled and signed. - Valid passport
- ID (D.N.I.) of the Spanish citizen, or certificate of the UE national whom they are joining to or accompanying
- Partner/spouse – proof of the family link
- Children over 21 – proof they are your dependant(s)
- Children under 21, not living in Spain – proof of the family link or that they are your dependant(s)
- Parents/grandparents – proof they are your dependant(s)
Residence cards are valid for 5 years.