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Who it's for
You are married to a Spanish citizen, partnered with one, or family ties bind you to one. Family members of Spanish nationals have their own residence route, with documentation centring on the authenticity of the family link and, depending on the case, cohabitation or dependency. The resulting card carries the right to work. Recent regulatory changes have reshaped this regime, which makes up-to-date advice matter more than usual.
Key requirements
A qualifying family relationship with a Spanish citizen: spouse, registered or unmarried partner, child or dependent ascendant.
Proof the relationship is genuine — certificates apostilled and translated where issued abroad.
Cohabitation or dependency, where the specific case requires it.
A clean criminal record.
Requirements are summarised at a general level. Your lawyer confirms the exact list for your situation before anything is filed.
How the process works
Every Turkkanlar case moves through the same nine-stage lifecycle in your client portal. Your lawyer controls each transition — you see all of it.
Typical documents
This is the live checklist template for this procedure — the same one that drives your client portal, so you always know what's missing.
Valid passport (full copy)
All pages, valid for the entire application period.
Recent passport-size photo
Criminal record certificate (apostilled + sworn translation)
From countries of residence in the last 5 years; issued within 90 days.
Private health insurance policy
Full coverage in Spain without co-payments.
Proof of address / padrón registration
Marriage or family relationship certificate (apostilled + translated)
Your lawyer tailors the checklist to your case; documents may be added or waived based on your situation and nationality.
Related procedures
General information, not legal advice. Spanish immigration rules change and every case is different — speak to a lawyer about your specific situation.
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