🏠 Want to Reunite Your Family in Valencia?
If you’re living in Valencia on a residence permit (such as the Non-Lucrative Visa, work visa, or student permit), you may be eligible to bring your spouse, partner, children, or elderly parents under Spain’s Reagrupación Familiar (Family Reunification) rules.
At Borderless Lawyers Valencia, we specialize in making the legal process clear, fast, and stress-free.
👨👩👧 Who Can You Bring Through Reagrupación Familiar?
| Family Member | Eligibility Conditions |
|---|---|
| 👩❤️👨 Spouse or registered partner | Must be legally married or pareja de hecho |
| 👶 Children | Under 18 (or dependent adults if disabled) |
| 👵 Parents | Over 65 with 12+ months of financial dependency |
📌 Each case has its own legal tests, documents, and income thresholds.
📍 Where to Apply for Family Reunification in Valencia?
| Step | Location |
|---|---|
| Submit application | Oficina de Extranjería Valencia – Calle Motilla del Palancar, 23 |
| Get housing certificate | Ayuntamiento de Valencia – Urbanismo Department |
| TIE card after arrival | Policía Nacional Valencia – Toma de huellas section |
➡️ We manage appointment bookings and attend on your behalf (with power of attorney).
🏠 Housing Certificate in Valencia (Certificado de Vivienda Adecuada)
To sponsor a family member, you must prove your home is legally adequate.
| Issued by | Ayuntamiento de Valencia |
| Required for | Reagrupación Familiar |
| Documents | Lease/deed, floor plan, empadronamiento |
| Processing Time | ~2–3 weeks |
✅ We prepare all paperwork, submit on your behalf, and track progress.
💶 Income Requirements (IPREM-Based)
To sponsor family, you must show stable income or savings above Spain’s national IPREM thresholds:
| Family | IPREM Multiplier | Approx. Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse | 150% | ~€12,600 |
| Child | +50% each | ~€4,200 per child |
| Parent | +150% per parent | ~€12,600 (plus proof of dependency) |
➡️ You can use payslips, pensions, rental income, or bank savings.
🗂️ Required Documents (Typical)
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| NIE + TIE of sponsor | Proves legal stay |
| Passport of applicant | Valid for 6+ months |
| Marriage/birth certificates | Apostilled + translated |
| Income proof | Tax returns, contracts, pensions |
| Housing certificate | Required in every case |
| Empadronamiento | Shared address proof |
| Medical insurance | Public or private coverage |
✅ Our team prepares and checks each document to avoid rejections.
📅 Application Timeline in Valencia
| Step | Time |
|---|---|
| Housing certificate | 2–3 weeks |
| Extranjería application | 1–3 months |
| Visa appointment at consulate abroad | 4–6 weeks |
| Arrival + TIE process | 1 month |
⚠️ Common Mistakes in Valencia Applications
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Missing or outdated housing certificate
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Incomplete or incorrectly translated documents
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Weak proof of financial dependency (for parents)
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Applying too early (less than 1 year of legal residence)
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Booking wrong Extranjería appointment category
👨⚖️ Why Choose Borderless Lawyers Valencia?
✅ In-office & remote legal support
✅ Full visa management — housing to TIE
✅ Notary and sworn translator network
✅ Appeals, rejections & emergency filings
✅ English + Spanish + French service
📞 Book a Consultation in Valencia
We’ve helped dozens of families reunite legally in Valencia — and we can guide you through every step.