Darrel FroelichApr 14, 2026“Viv Europe helped my wife and I apply for a D7 Portuguese visa and residence cards. They were extremely helpful at every step. I'd recommend them to anyone.”
Back to Spain
Family Reunification.
Bring eligible family members to join a relative who legally resides in Spain.
Who it’s for.
About the Family Reunification
Bring your loved ones to join a relative who legally resides in Spain. Eligibility comes from your sponsor's legal status and means - not from your own income.
Who’s eligible
Family members of someone legally residing in Spain - spouses, partners and dependent children.
What you can do
- Live in Spain with your family member
- Work or study in Spain
- Travel freely across the Schengen area
- Access healthcare and public services as a resident
- Build your own path to long-term residence and citizenship
Key facts & documents.
Our approval rate98%+
Typical duration4–8 months
ComplexityMedium
- Basis
- Sponsor's legal status
- Timeline
- Tied to the sponsor
- Outcome
- Residence permit
Documents required
- Your sponsor's proof of legal residence in Spain (and its renewal)
- Proof of your family relationship (marriage or birth certificates, apostilled and translated)
- Your sponsor's proof of sufficient means
- Proof of adequate accommodation (informe de vivienda)
- Valid passport and NIE
- Criminal background certificate where required
How it works
A clear, guided process.
Six simple steps from first call to fully settled, so you always know what's next.
Two ways to start
⏱️ ~2 minGet an instant proposal
Answer a few questions about your situation and we build your personalised proposal from your answers, emailed to you and ready to sign online.
Take the eligibility test⏱️ 15 minBook a free call
A free 15-minute call with a relocation specialist to go through your options together, no pressure.
Schedule my callGet your plan
🗺️ Within daysYour dedicated case manager maps out the steps, documents and timeline, tailored to your situation.
We handle it
⚙️ We drive itWe do the legwork and coordinate every party, keeping you updated in your client app at each stage.
Your secure client app
🔒 AnytimeAccess our app to exchange information and documents safely, with all the security required at every step.
We meet you there
🤝 On arrivalOnce you arrive, your case manager meets you in person in your destination country, to welcome you and help you find your feet.
You're settled
🎉 Move completeYou arrive ready to live, not just survive, with the essentials in place and us a message away.
What’s included.
Everything we take care of for you with your Family Reunification.
Dedicated case manager
Your dedicated expert guides you through the entire process: always available, keeping you informed and handling every relocation task with you, hand in hand.
- Single point of contact
- Start to finish
- Personal follow-up
Do it with Viv, not alone.
The same move, two very different experiences.
On your own
With Viv Europe
Coordination
Paperwork
Appointments
Approval odds
Getting set up
Real Stories
Clients who made the move with us
Darrel FroelichApr 14, 2026Ellen LeonardFeb 02, 2026“They made me feel secure in a process that feels completely out of your control. We now have our D7 Visa, a bank account, NIF, and an apartment with working utilities.”
Kenneth ColeNov 18, 2025“I'm now a permanent resident of Portugal, coming from Canada. The Viv Europe team is clearly very knowledgeable as well as experienced.”
Olivia HughesMar 09, 2026“From the first call to collecting our residence cards, every stage was clear and on time. Moving from the UK felt genuinely manageable.”
Lucas AlmeidaJan 27, 2026“They handled my NIF, bank account and D7 application without a single hiccup. I always knew exactly what the next step was.”
Sophie BauerDec 03, 2025“Professional, responsive and genuinely caring. Viv Europe turned a daunting bureaucratic process into something I could actually enjoy.”
Why Viv EuropeWe treat your move
We treat your move
like it's the only one.
Expert guidance with a personal, human-centered approach, so you navigate the whole process feeling supported every step of the way.
Personal & Digital Approach
A dedicated representative plus a 24/7 client portal, a human touch backed by technology.
Pay Per Progression
You only pay as we advance through each stage, so you see value before any payment.
8 Years of Expertise
Immigration experience and deep knowledge of local regulations.
98%+ Success Rate
We handle any denials at no extra cost, appealing or restarting as needed.
Everything in one app
Your messages, documents and updates all live in your client app, so there are no emails to chase.
FAQ
Common questions.
Who can I bring to Spain?
Typically a spouse or registered partner and dependent children. Exact eligibility depends on your relationship and your sponsor's residence status and means.
What does the sponsor need?
Proof of their legal residence in Spain, sufficient means, and adequate accommodation - reunification is based on the sponsor, not on the applicant's income.
How long does it take?
Timelines are tied to the sponsor's situation and the consulate. We give you a realistic estimate on your first call and track every step.
Can my reunited family work or study in Spain?
Yes. Family members reunited with a resident can generally live, work and study in Spain once their residence card is issued.
Does reunification lead to their own residence and citizenship?
Yes. Reunified family members build their own legal residence and can, in time, apply for long-term residence and Spanish citizenship in their own right.
What proof of relationship do I need?
Documents such as marriage, registered-partnership or birth certificates, legalised or apostilled and officially translated into Spanish. We tell you exactly what's needed for your situation.
What is the accommodation report (informe de vivienda)?
It's an official report confirming your sponsor's home is adequate for the family. We guide your sponsor through requesting it from the local authorities.
Ready when you are.
Book a free 15-minute call and we'll map out exactly how this works for you.