Tarjeta de Familiar de Ciudadano de la UE — residence as family of an EU citizen
The Tarjeta de Familiar de Ciudadano de la UE (RD 240/2007) is the residence card for non-EU family members of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen who is exercising free movement in Spain. It's faster and lighter than the general regime. Pathway pre-fills the EX-19 form.
Who this route is for
- ✓You are the non-EU spouse, registered partner, child or dependent ascendant of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen
- ✓The EU citizen is residing/exercising free movement in Spain
- ✓You can prove the family relationship
Documents you'll need
- •Passport (full copy)
- •Proof of the EU citizen's residence in Spain + their registration certificate (green NIE)
- •Proof of the family tie (marriage / pareja de hecho / birth certificate, apostilled + sworn-translated)
- •Proof the EU citizen has means / health cover (depending on case)
- •EX-19 form + fee
Pathway pre-fills the EX-19 and writes the Spanish cover letter — free.
10 minutes. No signup. No upsell. The same document pack a Spanish consultancy charges €350 for.
Start free diagnostic →Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for the Tarjeta de Familiar de Ciudadano UE?+
Non-EU family members (spouse, registered partner, dependent children or ascendants) of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen who is living in Spain and exercising free-movement rights. It's governed by RD 240/2007.
Does this apply to family of UK nationals?+
Not post-Brexit. Family of UK nationals covered by the Withdrawal Agreement use the WA family forms (EX-21) instead. The Tarjeta de Familiar UE is for family of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
Which form do I file?+
EX-19 — the residence-card application for family of an EU citizen. Pathway pre-fills it from your details.
How long does it take?+
Typically one to three months — generally quicker than the general (non-EU) regime.