Spain family visa

Family members who do not qualify for an exemption may need a visa. General Spanish family residence procedures are not described. Family members of European Union single market citizens can be exempt when they hold the required residence card and accompany or join that citizen. Cards issued by a Schengen country also allow independent travel to other Schengen countries.

There are 2 options: Visa-free entry with a family-member residence card (no visa at all); Family member visa at the border (a visa at the border).

Family members of any nationality with a qualifying residence card who accompany or join a European Union single market citizen. Holders of qualifying cards issued by a Schengen country can also travel independently.

Up to three months for the qualifying residence-card exemption.

A valid travel document.; A residence card showing family-member status, when using that exemption..

For a qualifying card issued outside Schengen, accompany or join the European Union single market family member. A qualifying family-member residence card issued by a Schengen country also permits independent travel to another Schengen country.

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Spain visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

On Spain's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.