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Residence permit for minor children not born in Spain

For minors not born in Spain, the children or wards of legal residents, who have been in the country for at least two years.

Residence for minor children not born in Spain

Foreign minors not born in Spain, the children of legal residents or the wards of Spanish citizens, institutions or foreign nationals with legal residence, can obtain a residence authorisation if the minor has been in Spain continuously for at least two years and their parents or guardians have sufficient financial means and adequate housing, on terms similar to those of family reunification. If the child is of compulsory school age, it must also be shown that they were enrolled at a school during their stay.

Documentation

The application is filed at the Immigration Office of the minor's home address with:

  1. EX-01 application form in duplicate, completed and signed by the father, mother or guardian.
  2. The minor's full passport, travel document or registration certificate in force, original and copy.
  3. Documentation proving the relationship with the legal resident or, where applicable, the guardianship.
  4. The applicant's identity document: DNI if the minor is the ward of a Spanish citizen; the father's or mother's residence authorisation if the child of a legal resident.
  5. Documentation proving continuous presence in Spain for at least two years.
  6. School certificate showing attendance at a school.
  7. Sufficient financial means to support the family: employment contracts, income or any other valid means of proof.
  8. Adequate housing report issued by the regional government or the town council.

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