What is it?
The residence authorization for foreign minors not born in Spain is a procedure that allows these minors — whose nationality does not belong to a European Union Member State, the European Economic Area or Switzerland — to legally reside in Spanish territory.
This procedure is governed under the General Foreign Nationals Regime and applies to minors who are already in Spain and meet certain requirements set by the regulations.
It is a residence authorization that may be granted to foreign minors not born in Spain who are children of foreigners legally residing in Spain, as well as to minors legally under the guardianship of a Spanish citizen or institution, or of a foreigner legally residing in Spain.
This procedure is governed under the General Foreign Nationals Regime and applies to minors who are already in Spain and meet certain requirements set by the regulations.
It is a residence authorization that may be granted to foreign minors not born in Spain who are children of foreigners legally residing in Spain, as well as to minors legally under the guardianship of a Spanish citizen or institution, or of a foreigner legally residing in Spain.
Who can apply for this residence authorization?
el padre
la madre
el tutor legal del menor extranjero
Necessary requirements
- Not being a citizen of a European Union, European Economic Area or Swiss State, or a family member of citizens of these countries to whom the Union citizen regime applies.
- Proving the minor’s continuous stay in Spain for a minimum period of two years.
- That the parents or guardians prove employment or sufficient financial resources to meet the family’s needs, in these amounts:
- For units of two members, counting the father or mother, 150% of the IPREM is required. For each additional member beyond the two mentioned (parent and minor), an extra 50% of the IPREM is added.
- That the parents or guardians prove they have adequate housing. This is proven with a report on the availability of adequate housing issued by the Autonomous Community or, if authorized, by the local Corporation of the place of residence.
- If the minor is of compulsory schooling age, proof that they have been enrolled in an education center during their stay in Spain.
