If you suffer gender-based or domestic violence, you can obtain your own permit, independent of your partner, and a provisional one from the protection order.
Routes to consider
The provisional permit lets you live and work while the proceedings end and can be extended to your children. If your residence was through reunification, you can also apply for independent residence with no minimum time. Free, confidential help is available on 016. Humanitarian residence
A point to check carefully
Identify each relative’s nationality and authorisation. Document the relationship and, where relevant, cohabitation, custody or financial dependency.
Documents to get started
- Full passport and current authorisation, if any.
- Birth, marriage or partnership certificates and the relative’s documents.
- Evidence of cohabitation, dependency, custody or funds where relevant.
- Timeline of entries, departures, applications and notifications.
How we proceed
- Assessment: confirm the route and competent authority.
- Preparation: collect and review evidence specific to your case.
- Filing: check forms, fees and representation.
- Follow-up: monitor notices and explain the decision and next formalities.
Frequently asked questions
When should I start?
Before buying tickets or your authorisation expires. If you received a notice, provide its receipt date too: it may determine the response deadline.