If you wish to obtain residence status in Spain in order to reunite with a family member who is neither SPANIARD NOR A NATIONAL OF A EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRY, but is a RESIDENT of Spain, you MUST get an appointment ON-LINE to appy for a visa and submit PHOTOCOPIES OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS, as well as ORIGINALS for verification:

1. A valid passport or travel document recognized by Spain with a minimum validity of 4 months.
2. If the applicant is not a Canadian citizen, he/she must provide documentation proving his/her residence status in Canada (permanent residence permit, working permit, study permit, etc.)
3. Document proving the family link.- Birth certificate, marriage certificate or any other valid document.
4. A positive Government resolution.
5. Census certificate of the family member.
6. A medical certificate issued by your family doctor worded as follows:

   “This medical certificate states that Mr./Mrs….. does not suffer from any diseases that may have serious consequences on public health in accordance with the provisions contained in the 2005 International Health Regulations.”

7. A Police Check issued by the authorities of all the countries where an applicant has resided for the last 5 years, including Canada.
   NOTE: The Police Check should be issued by the RCMP and contain the fingerprints of the visa applicant. You can find information on how to obtain one here.
   We will not accept Police Checks issued by local Police Stations.
8. Flight reservation or travel itinerary.
9. A completed and signed visa application form with one (1) recent full-face color photograph taken in person by a commercial photographer or studio no more than six months before the date you submit your application. It should also meet the requirements pictured on this link.
10. Look up the consular fees chart to know the amount you must pay. ONLY cash, money order or certified cheque payable to the Embassy of Spain will be accepted.
11. A print out of your on-line visa appointment

Please note that during the examination of a visa application, some additional documents may be requested in order to determine that all requirements to obtain the visa are met.
Also, a Spanish translation of all documents submitted may be required in accordance to the provisions of article 15 of "Act 39/2015 on Uniform Administrative Procedures of the Spanish Public Administration".
In some cases, a personal interview with an applicant may also be required.
This information is not binding and does not alter or replace the relevant regulations, which shall always prevail.

NOTE: Applicants residing in the National Capital Region must come IN PERSON to the Embassy to apply.
 
For more information please contact the Visa Department at the Embassy of Spain (Tel: 613 747-2252, ext. 1)
 
PROCESSING TIME FOR A FAMILY CLASS VISA IS ABOUT A MONTH.