How to apply for residence for a child born outside Spain
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What is residence for a child of a legal resident who was born outside Spain?
Residence for a child of a legal resident who was born outside Spain is a residence authorization available to the children of foreign nationals born outside Spain, provided that their father or mother is legally residing in Spain.
What are the requirements for applying for residence authorization for a child of a legal resident who was born outside Spain?
The requirements for applying for residence authorization for a child of a legal resident who was born outside Spain are:
- Prove that the father or mother is a foreign national and legally resides in Spain.
- Prove that the child has lived continuously in Spain for at least 2 years.
- The parents must prove that they have sufficient financial means and suitable accommodation.
What procedures are required to apply for residence authorization for children born outside Spain to foreign parents?
The procedures required to obtain residence authorization for children born outside Spain to foreign parents are:
- Application form.
- The child’s complete, valid passport.
- Documents proving the family relationship.
- The father’s or mother’s residence authorization.
- Documents proving that the child has lived in Spain for at least 2 years.
- A certificate proving that the child has been enrolled at an educational institution (if of school age).
- Documents proving the father’s or mother’s financial means.
- Housing report issued by the Autonomous Community.
Where should you submit the documents to apply for residence for a child born outside Spain?
The documents for an application for residence for a child born outside Spain must be submitted to the Immigration Office in the province where the child resides.
How long is residence authorization granted for children born outside Spain to foreign parents?
The validity of this residence authorization for foreign minors will be linked to the father’s or mother’s residence authorization.