Family members of citizens of the European Union or of the States of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland are entitled to a preferential free-of-charge visa, provided that they are travelling with the citizen of the European Union, the EEA or Switzerland or are on the way to joining them.
Relatives of British citizens who are beneficiary of the Withdrawal Agreement can also apply for this VISA. Kindly be informed that spouses of British nationals are not eligible for EU/EEA Spouse category. They should apply for a standard Schengen visa.
Nationals of third countries listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 require a Schengen visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. 
However, family members of a citizen of a European Union / European Economic Area country in possession of a valid residence card issued by any of those countries are exempt from the obligation of travelling to Spain with an entry visa. Furthermore, upon presentation of their residence card, their passports will not be stamped either on entry or on exit of Spain.
Therefore, family members of a citizen of a European Union / European Economic Area country with an Irish Residence Permit 4EuFam stamp are exempted of visa to enter into Spain.
The following persons can obtain a visa for family members of a citizen of the Union:
• The spouse, if there has been no annulment or divorce.
• The partner registered in a Member State of the European Union or EEA or Switzerland, if such registered partnership has not been legally terminated.
• Direct descendants of the Union citizen or of their spouse or registered partner (if there has been no annulment or divorce or legal termination of the registration), who are under the age of 21 and above that age, provided that they are dependent or disabled.
• Direct relatives in the ascending line of the Union citizen or of their spouse or registered partner (if there has been no annulment or divorce or legal termination of their registration) that are their dependents.
• Family members other than the above who, in their country of origin, live with the citizen of the Union or are their dependents.
• Exceptionally, other family members when serious health grounds or disabilities strictly require their personal care by the Union citizen.
• The unregistered partner, provided that stable cohabitation for a minimum period of one year can be duly attested. When there are children in common, it will be sufficient to ascertain stable cohabitation.
When necessary to assess the application, the Consular Section of the Embassy may request additional documents or data and may also ask the applicant to come in for a personal interview.
Required documents
1. Schengen visa application form: Each applicant must complete and sign an official application form, filling in each of its sections. If the applicant is a minor, both parents must sign the application.
2. Photograph: One (1) recent full-face color photograph passport-size of the applicant (35-45 mm), on a white background, full front, on which the applicant must be bareheaded, without dark or reflective glasses, or any garments concealing the oval of the face taken by a commercial photographer or studio NO MORE THAN SIX (6) MONTHS BEFORE THE DATE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION. It should also meet the requirements pictured on this link . Veils or head coverings are permitted on religious grounds, provided all facial features are clearly shown on the photograph.
Photographs of minors must not show any part of the adult holding them.
3. Valid, unexpired passport: Original and a photocopy of the page or pages of the passport that contain biometric data. The passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date from the Schengen territory. It must also contain at least two blank pages. Passports issued more than 10 years ago will not be accepted.
4. Irish certificate of registration (GNIB card) valid for at least 3 months after the visa expiry date (original and copy).
5. Copy of the passport of the EU/EEA/Swiss citizen (or also DNI, if he/she is Spanish) attested by notary public. The EU/EEA/Swiss citizen can also accompany the applicant and produce his/her original passport or Spanish DNI.
6. If the application is to be prioritized, evidence that the applicant is traveling with the EU/EEA/Swiss citizen (flight ticket) or joining them in Spain (written declaration signed and dated by the EU/EEA/Swiss citizen, or Carta de invitación of the Spanish National Police).
7. Documents proving family relationship with a citizen of the Union or a State of the European Economic Area or Switzerland: Civil registry certificates (birth or marriage, accordingly), certificate of registration as an unmarried couple or any other document proving that the partnership is analogous to a marital relationship. Certificates from third countries should be legalized or apostilled. Only certificates issued by the Spanish Civil Registry will be accepted as evidence of a marriage with a Spanish national.
8. In the case of descendants over 21, ascendant relatives or other relatives, documents proving they are in the care of a citizen of the Union or a State of the European Economic Area or Switzerland or, if applicable, their state of health.
For minor applicants
• In case of minors (below 18 years), the application form must be signed by both parents, unless the object of the trip is visiting one parent who lives in Spain (see here below).
• If just one parent will accompany the minor during his travel to Spain, a notary authorisation by the other parent. In case of sole custody, official document proving such.
• If the minor will travel unaccompanied by any of their parents, a no objection affidavit from both parents.
• Evidence of residence in Ireland: GP or school letter.
Basic legislation
Directive 2004/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States.
Royal Decree 240/2007 of 16 February, on the entry, free movement and residence in Spain of citizens of Member States of the European Union and of other States parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area).
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code).
Regulation (EU) 2019/1155 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 amending Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code).