Family reunification visa under the general regime
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National Family reunification visa under the general regime
OverviewA visa for family members of foreigners who already have legal residence in Spain and wish to exercise their right to family reunification. This visa type is not issued to family members of citizens of the European Union, European Economic Area member states, or Switzerland. Family members who may obtain a visa for family reunification:
Procedure This Consulate in Moscow is authorized to accept visa applications from individuals residing within the consular district.
Visa Fees in Russian rubles applicable for various visa types are listed in the table below:
Please note:
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Certificate of no criminal record. Applicants who have reached the age of majority must provide the original and a copy of a certificate of no criminal record issued by their country or countries of residence within the last 5 years. This certificate must be translated and legalized. Certificates issued in the Russian Federation, Belarus, Armenia, and Uzbekistan must have a Hague Apostille. Certificates issued in Turkmenistan must be signed by a diplomatic representative of the relevant consulate in the Russian Federation. Certificates of no criminal record must be certified with a Hague Apostille. However, if the certificate is issued to a citizen of the European Union by the authorities of the Member State of which they are a citizen, an apostille is not required. You can find a list of countries that have signed the Hague Convention. If the country in which the applicant has resided for the last five years is not a party to the 1961 Hague Convention, the certificate of no criminal record must be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country, and then by the Spanish consulate in that country. The certificate of no criminal record must be accompanied by a translation into Spanish (if the original is not in Spanish). The translation must be done by a sworn translator or a legal translator Licensed at the consulate. Medical certificate. The original and a copy of a medical certificate confirming the absence of any diseases that could have serious public health consequences, in accordance with the International Health Regulations 2005. If the certificate is issued in a language other than Spanish, it must be accompanied by a Spanish translation. The translation must be performed by a sworn translator or legalized at the consulate. Proof of residence within the consular district. Visa applications may be submitted by citizens and legal residents of the consular district in which they reside. Method of proof of residence:
Proof of the representative's identity and legal capacity is required. If the applicant is a minor, a copy of the parent, guardian, or representative's identity card or passport, as well as a document proving the family relationship or guardianship, or a notarized power of attorney or other document confirming the right of representation, must be provided. The original documents must be presented when submitting the application. If the documents are issued in a language other than Spanish, a Spanish translation must be provided. Visa fee payment. The visa fee is mandatory and must be paid upon submission of the application. Fees are paid in local currency and are regularly updated depending on exchange rate fluctuations. If necessary, to evaluate the application, the consular section may request additional documents or information and may invite the applicant for an in-person interview. Photo SpecificationsPlease, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:
Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Application Form |
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