Family member of an EU citizen: appointment booking
Direct answer
A family member of an EU citizen exercising free movement may reside in Spain by proving the relationship and the EU citizen's status. A family member card is required for long stays and work is permitted after registration.
Key facts
- Covers spouses, registered partners and dependent relatives.
- EU citizen must be exercising residence rights.
- TIE card for non-EU family members.
- Right to work without extra permit after registration.
Our explanation
Dónde pedir cita
How to book town hall or immigration appointments, online channels and waiting times.
Canales
Municipal website, immigration office, National Police or official portal depending on procedure.
Documentación para la cita
Bring originals and copies listed in appointment confirmation.
Plazos de espera
May take weeks in busy provinces; plan ahead.
Si no hay cita
Check walk-in registration only if the town hall allows it.
Después de la cita
Keep receipt and verify certificate details are correct.
Step by step
- Identify competent authority.
- Access appointment system.
- Select procedure and date.
- Attend with documents.
- Verify details on certificate or receipt.
Requirements
- Non-EU family member passport.
- EU citizen identification.
- Proof of relationship.
- Municipal registration.
- Insurance or resources per EU citizen's status.
FAQ
Unregistered partner?
May be proved with strong evidence of stable relationship; strict scrutiny.
Work before the card?
With application receipt some cases allow work; verify locally.
If the EU citizen stops working?
If another residence basis is met, the family member may keep rights.
Spanish spouse?
Specific rules for family of Spanish nationals differ from migrating EU citizens.
Official sources
Verified primary references. Our explanation is independent and does not replace official regulations.