Visa for family members of SPANISH CITIZENS who wish to exercise the right to family reunification. The person of Spanish nationality is in national territory and the foreigner is in the country of origin, and both intend to effectively establish their residence in Spain.
This type of visa is not applicable to nationals of the European Union or of the Member States of the European Economic Area or of Switzerland.
WHERE TO APPLY: Please, visit this website to learn all about how to apply:
https://singapore.blsspainvisa.com/
For any clarifications or queries, you may contact directly BLS-Spain Visa Application Center at +65-3163-2011 or info.sin@blshelpline.com
Address: 10 Anson Rd, Unit 30-08 International Plaza Singapore.
Family members who can obtain a residence and visa for family of Spanish citizens
a) The spouse, not separated in fact or in law. Reunification cannot be offered to more than one spouse or partner
b) The registered partner, provided that the registration has not been cancelled)
c) The unmarried foreign couple over eighteen years of age who maintains a duly proven stable relationship with a person of Spanish nationality. It requires a cohabitation relationship analogous to marriage, within or outside of Spain, of at least twelve continuous months.
d) The unmarried foreign couple over eighteen years of age who maintains a duly proven stable relationship with a person of Spanish nationality. It requires a cohabitation relationship analogous to marriage, within or outside of Spain, of at least twelve continuous months.
e) The children of the spouse, registered partner, or stable partner, as long as they also reside or are going to reside in Spain, who are under twenty-six years old, or older than that age but depending on the Spanish citizen, or who have a disability requiring support. In all previous cases, children should not be married or emancipated. If they are married or emancipated, they may apply for the authorizations in accordance with the provisions of paragraph i) of this section, proving that all members of that family unit are dependent on the person with Spanish nationality. In the case of adopted children, the legal resolution must include the necessary elements to produce effects in Spain in accordance with national and international regulations. Children of the spouse, or of the registered partner or stable partner, who are under eighteen years of age, they may obtain residence authorization if the foreign parent exercises parental authority or custody exclusively or, failing that, if the other holder of custody rights has given consent before a public authority or notary public. Such consent shall not be necessary when those minor children have been born in Spain and have remained in our country since their birth.
f) The direct first-degree ascendants in the direct line and those of their spouse, or registered partner or stable partner (as long as there has been no agreement or declaration nullifying the marriage bond, or divorce, or the registration of the partnership has not been cancelled) in the following cases: 1.º when they prove that they depend on him/her and lack family support in their country of origin, 2.º when humanitarian reasons exist.
g) The father, mother, guardian or tutor of a minor of Spanish nationality, if the applicant is responsible for the minor and lives with him/her and is up to date with the obligations regarding the minor. This legal relationship must have been established according to Spanish law.
h) A single relative, up to the second degree, who provides or is going to provide the care needed by a person of Spanish nationality according to Article 26 of Law 39/2006, of December 14, on the Promotion of Personal Autonomy and Care for people in a situation of dependence.
i) The children whose father or mother is or has been a Spanish national by birth.
j) Other family members not included in the previous sections, who can credibly demonstrate, at the time of application, that they are dependent on the applicant.
Required documents
1. National visa application form. Each applicant must complete and sign a visa application form, filling in each of its sections. If the applicant is a minor, one of their parents or guardians or a duly accredited representative must sign the application.
2. Photograph. A recent, passport-size, colour photograph, taken against a light background, facing forward, without dark or reflective glasses, or any garments concealing the oval of the face.
3. Valid, unexpired passport. Original and a photocopy of the page or pages of the passport that contain biometric data. The passport must have a minimum validity period of 1 year and must contain two blank pages. Passports issued more than 10 years ago will not be accepted.
4. Initial family reunification permit.
4.1 If the Spanish citizen is already in Spain. Original and a copy of the initial family reunification permit issued by the Delegation or Sub-delegation of the Government in Spain. This document cannot be older than 1 month.
4.2 If the Spanish citizen and the family member are living abroad. Formulario de autorización de residencia (formulario EX24) and And supporting documentation proving the existence of the situation that allows for the application for a residence permit:
Spouse: Spanish marriage certificate or foreign marriage certificate. Additionally, in the case of a Spanish national resident who is married for the second or subsequent time, it must be proven that the dissolution of the previous marriages took place through a procedure that determines the situation of the former spouse and their family members in relation to the shared home, any spousal or child support payments for minor or dependent adult children.
Registered partnership equivalent to marriage: Certificate of registration in a public registry established for such purposes in a Member State of the European Union or in a State that is a party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area or in Switzerland.
Unregistered stable partnership: Documentation sufficiently proving a cohabiting relationship analogous to marriage, either inside or outside of Spain, for at least twelve continuous months. The cohabitation period will not be required if the couple has children in common, provided that the relationship is maintained; in this case, birth certificates of the children listing both parents must be submitted, along with copies of any identity documents they possess.
Children, or those of the spouse, registered partner, or stable partner: Birth certificate(s) of the children. If the children are under 18 years old and are only the children of one of the spouses or partners, a notarized authorization from the other parent must also be submitted, authorizing the child's residence in Spain unless it can be reliably demonstrated that the Spanish national, their spouse, registered partner, or stable partner has sole custody (parental authority). If the children are over 26 years old, documentation must also be provided to prove that they are unmarried or have not formed their own family unit, and that they are dependent or have a disability requiring support in exercising their legal capacity.
Direct first-degree ascendants: Birth certificate of the Spanish national, or of their spouse, registered partner, or stable partner (depending on whose ascendant it is), and documentation proving that the ascendant is dependent on them or that there are humanitarian reasons.
Father, mother, or legal guardian of a minor Spanish national: Birth certificate of the Spanish minor.
Family member providing care to a dependent Spanish national: Documents proving that the applicant is a second-degree relative by blood or affinity, and a resolution recognizing the situation of dependency of the Spanish national, issued by the competent authority.
Children whose father or mother was originally Spanish: Birth certificate of the applicant and that of their parent who was originally Spanish.
Other family members who are dependent on the Spanish national: Documentation proving the family relationship with the Spanish national and that they are financially or otherwise dependent on them.
5. Copy of the Spanish citizen Passport or DNI.
6. Documents proving family relationship with the Spanish citizen.
Spouses: Marriage certificate issued by the competent civil registry. In the event of second or successive marriage, proof of divorce from the previous spouse. Additionally, a responsible declaration from the Spanish national stating that no other spouse or partner resides with them in Spain, is required. Original and photocopy.
Unmarried couples: Certificate of registration as an unmarried couple or, if not registered, documents proving that the couple's relationship dates back to the time before the applicant established his/her residence in Spain and if applicable, the birth certificate of any common children. Additionally, a responsible declaration from the Spanish national stating that no other spouse or partner resides with them in Spain, is required. Original and photocopy.
Children: Birth certificate issued by the competent civil registry. In the case of the children of just one of the spouses or members of the couple, proof that he/she holds sole parental authority over the child or that they have been awarded custody and that the child is effectively in their care. Original and photocopy.
Parents: Birth certificate of the applicant or of the spouse or partner issued by the competent civil registry and documents substantiating the reasons proving the dependency, cohabitation and degree of relationship with the Spanish citizen, or serious illness or disability. Original and photocopy.
7. Criminal record check certificate. Applicants of legal age must submit both the original and a copy of the criminal record check certificate(s) issued by their country or countries of residence for the past 5 years. Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.
This certificate cannot be older than 6 months, unless the certificate itself specifies a longer expiration.
These certificates must be legalised through the Spanish Representations in the issuing country or, in the case of signatory countries to the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, hold the Hague Apostille, except official documents issued by a Member State of the European Union, which will not require to be legalised.
Sworn translation into Spanish is also required if the document is not in English.
8. Medical certificate. Original and a copy of a medical certificate accrediting that the applicant does not suffer from any disease that could cause serious repercussions for public health pursuant to the 2005 International Health Regulations.
This certificate cannot be older than 3 months and must be issued by a registered medical practitioner; it must be formulated in the following terms or similarly:
Certificates issued in a language different from Spanish must be accompanied by a sworn translation into Spanish.
This Embassy does not provide information about medical centres that issue this certificate. The applicant may contact any public or private medical centre duly accredited in the territory of Singapore. Medical certificates issued in countries other than Singapore will not be accepted.
9. Proof of residence in Singapore.
10. Proof of the representative's identity and capacity. If the applicant is a minor, a copy of the identity document or passport of the parent, guardian or representative and of the document constituting proof of kinship or guardianship or power of attorney or the document accrediting representation must be submitted. Original documents must be shown when submitting the application. Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.
11. Payment of the visa fee. No visa fee
Procedure
This Consular Office is competent to accept visa applications from individuals residing in the consular district or who are regularly in the consular district for study purposes even if they are not a resident.
Applying for a study visa also entails applying for a study stay permit.
Collecting the visa: The visa must be collected in person by the applicant or by their representative (if the applicant is a minor) within a maximum period of 2 months, counted as of the day after the date on which the favourable decision is notified. The Consular Office will inform the applicant regarding the procedure for the return of the passport and any other original documentation.
Appeals: If a study stay permit or visa is refused, the applicant may submit an appeal for reconsideration to this Consular Office within 1 month of the day following the date on which notification of the refusal is received. An application for judicial review may also be filed with the High Court of Justice of Madrid within the 2-month period beginning the day after the date on which the applicant receives notification of the visa refusal or of the dismissal of the reconsideration appeal.
Validity period of the visa: If the study stay does not exceed 6 months, the visa will be valid for the entire stay and it will not be necessary to obtain a Foreigner Identity Card.
If the study stay is for longer than 6 months, the visa will be valid for a 90-day stay. The student must apply for a Foreigner Identity Card within a period of 1 month from their entry into Spain, at the Foreign Nationals' Office or the Police Station of the province in which the permit was processed.