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Family card of an EU citizen

Family card of an EU citizen

What is the Family Card of an EU Citizen?

The Family Card of an EU Citizen is a residency card that allows family members of a Spanish citizen or any EU citizen to live in Spain. This card is crucial for family members who do not have the nationality of the European Union or European Economic Area (EEA) countries or Switzerland. To ensure access to health care benefits during their stay, it’s important for family members to secure appropriate health insurance in Spain, which can be arranged through authorized providers.

Eligibility for the Family Card of an EU Citizen

To qualify for the Family Card, you must be a family member of an EU or Spanish citizen. This includes spouses, children under 21 years old, dependent parents, and others who meet the specific family definitions set by Spanish immigration law. Additionally, the family member must not be an EU, EEA, or Swiss citizen. If you’re accompanying or joining the EU citizen in Spain, the family card is necessary to establish your residency.

Documents Required for Application

When applying for the Family Card of an EU Citizen, you will need to provide the following documentation:

  1. Proof of Relationship: Marriage certificates, birth certificates, or other official documentation proving your relationship to the EU or Spanish citizen.

  2. Proof of Residency: The EU citizen must provide proof of their legal residence in Spain, such as a passport or ID card.

  3. Proof of Financial Stability: Evidence that you and your family members have sufficient financial resources to live in Spain.

  4. Health Insurance: A valid health insurance policy for you and your family members, proving that you are covered while residing in Spain.

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