Eligibility Quiz
Are you applying based on a legal marriage to a Spanish citizen?
Documents Required
All documents issued by foreign authorities must be apostilled (or legalized through diplomatic channels) and translated into Spanish by an official traductor jurado (sworn translator).
Identity and Residency Docs
- Full Passport: A complete copy of your current passport (all pages, including blanks) to prove you have not spent excessive time outside of Spain.
- NIE/TIE: Your Spanish foreigner identification card.
- Birth Certificate: An original, legalized copy of your birth certificate.
Marriage and Cohabitation Docs
- Spanish Marriage Certificate: A certificate issued by the Spanish Civil Registry within the last three to six months.
- Spouse’s Birth Certificate: The Spanish birth certificate of your husband or wife.
- Certificado de Convivencia: A joint registration certificate from your local Ayuntamiento (Town Hall) proving that both spouses live at the same address.
Supporting Docs
- Criminal Record Certificates: From your country of origin and any country you have lived in for the last five years. These are usually only valid for three to six months from the date of issuance.
- Exam Certificates: Official passing results for the CCSE and DELE A2.
- Proof of Fee Payment: The receipt for the government application fee (Model 790-026).