Applicants must fulfil the following requirements:
- Minor may not be a citizen of the European Union, the European Economic Area or Switzerland or a family member of a citizen pertaining to any of the aforementioned areas.
- Proof of minor´s continuous stay in Spain of at least two years.
- The minor´s parents or legal guardians must provide accrediting documentation or proof of employment or sufficient economic means to cover the living expenses of the family in the following amounts:
- In two member families, including the mother or the father, 150% of IPREM is demanded. For each additional member, child or parent, the IPREM will be increased by 50%.
- The parents or legal guardian must be able to provide the minor with adequate housing.
- In cases where the minor is of compulsory schooling age, proof of school registration during minor´s period of residence in Spain must be submitted.
There are always other circumstances and conditions regarding the best option for residency of foreign minors in our country. Please contact a lawyer to implement faster solutions and facilitate the process.
Required Documentation:
- Official application form.
- Complete copy of the minor´s valid passport or travel document.
- Supporting documentation of parent´s, legal guardian´s or institution´s permanent legal residence in Spain.
- Applicant´s identification documentation.
- Supporting documentation accrediting at least two year legal and continuous stay in Spain.
- Certificate accrediting school enrollment.
In cases where the minor has foreign parents of legal residence or a Spanish guardian, the following documentation must be submitted:
- Provide proof of employment or proof of sufficient economic means to cover the living expenses of the family.
- Provide proof of adequate housing.
Translated by: Katherine Pascal
