You can move to the Spanish citizen's family member permit, which lasts five years and allows work; your current permit remains valid until it expires.
Routes to consider
Also, after one year of legal residence and marriage to a Spanish citizen, without being separated, you can apply for citizenship yourself. Residence for family of Spanish citizens
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 your relative travels or before their stay ends: depending on the regime, the application can be filed from Spain or requires a visa.