Student's family in Spain: estancia for spouse and children

Who has access to family estancia

Article 56 of the Regulations (Real Decreto 1155/2024) refers to the families of the estancia holders under article 52.1 (a): higher education in the face or hybrid programme leading to a recognized diploma, which also applies to the families of those who receive specialized medical training under article 58 [1]If a student is enrolled in school, post-compulsory secondary education or language courses, no family is registered under article 56 [1][2]Therefore, buying a regular language course does not mean the right to bring a family under the same scheme.

First step: to specify the exact basis of your estancia, the remainder of the term and where the relatives are, and whether to submit together, later or to consider another procedure. Student visa to Spain: step-by-step application, and the species of estancia can be read in Estancia training material.

Who is considered a student's family

The parents of the student are not included in the list, nor are adult children without special needs. For such relatives, another reason must be found. To confirm marriage, registration or birth, a formal certificate is required; differences in surnames and transliterations are explained before delivery.

Funds, insurance and documents

For each family member, a link, legal presence (if a person is already in Spain), insurance, no threat to public order, and for adults who park for more than six months, a certificate of no criminal record in the last five years in the countries of residence, must be shown. [1]The amount of money is counted for the whole family: the student confirms 100% of IPREM per month for himself, the first member of the family 75 % IPREM for each next 50% IPREM. The amount paid for the tuition is not included in the calculation, so the cost of the training does not replace the family living expenses. [1][2]IPREM is a yearly change, and on 2 October 2026, Seguridad Social calls IPREM 600 a month [6]: It's 600 me for a student, 450 me for the first family member, and 300 me for each next person if the settlement is not paid in advance.

Every person needs health insurance; the consulate or the consular office of the extrandjeria verify it in accordance with the requirements of article 56.3. [1]Foreign official acts are apostilles or legalized and translated into jury law [2]If a child moves with only one parent, separate the authority, custody and authorization of the second parent, which is a matter of family law, not one migration form, details of the amount and confirmation: Training visa facilities.

How to deliver: With a student or later

1. Check the student's time. Family can serve when a student has at least 90 days of estancia action. [1][2].
2. Choose an option. At the same time as a student, later from abroad (visa) or from Spain (authorization) if a relative is legally present in the country [1].
3. Prepare a package for each of you. Passport, communications, funds, insurance, certificates, duties [1][2].
4. Give it to me. The same procedure as for a student: a visa at the consulate or application to the oneicina de extranjería at the place of study [1][2]The consulate checks communications, funds, insurance and certificates.
5. Wait for a decision. The time frame is consistent with the student procedure: for an application from Spain, a maximum of two months, silence means a refusal. [1][2].
6. Put the card on. If estancia exceeds six months, TIE is requested personally within a month [1][2].

The steps and time frames for the student himself: Extension of the training estancia.

Work and time: What cannot and how the calendar leads

Family estancia does not allow work, which is explicitly stated in article 56.6 and Hoja 1 repeats: a student's family cannot work [1][2]The rights of the principal student (up to 30 hours a week in higher education under article 57) are not applicable to the family: Student permitTherefore, the family budget should be built without the assumption that the accompanying person will be able to earn a living, and if he has a basis for work, he should be evaluated separately, not changed by the title of the activity in the documents.

The duration of the family estancia is equal to the student's remaining period, and the stay itself is related to the main status [1]As the family estancia is extended when the student is extended, article 56 does not describe it directly, so you should use the calendar for each member of the family rather than for one student. If the student changes his status, see how this will affect everyone. A child born in Spain to a student automatically receives estancia for the family for the duration of the parent, but the parent must personally request it within six months of birth. [1].

What happens after graduation?

If a graduate changes the basis under article 190, he may at the same time apply for a family that lives with him, provided that sufficient funds are available and adequate housing is available; the family is granted a reunion permit and its effectiveness depends on the permission of the main applicant [1]Article 190.6 submission window, RD 316/2026, two months before the end of the estancia or within three months after [1][5]If a graduate is granted permission to seek work, only those who have already accompanied him during his studies may remain with him; they are also not eligible to work. [3][4]I'll give you more details: What to do after school.

Typical Errors

• They think that any student has a family estancia. It is a university education and specialized medical training [1].
• They're including their parents. Article 56.2 does not name them.
• They only charge the student. 75 per cent and 50 per cent of IPREM are for family members, and they are not covered by the tuition fee [1][2].
• They're building a budget for their husband's work. Family estancia is not a work in progress. [1][2].
• Forget the student's term. If there are less than 90 days left, the family won't be able to pay. [1][2].
• They're applying DNV rules. The Ley 14/2013 family is treated differently and can work: family on DNV.

When Individual Review Is Needed

A review is needed if you are not sure whether your estancia is suitable for the family, if the child moves with one parent, if the couple is not married, if the option is for parents or adult children, or if the student is completing his studies and plans to change the grounds.

What can we help you with?

The NEXO team in Barcelona is drawing up a family scheme, checking the student's time and documents of each family member, organizing apostiles and jury translations, accompanying the delivery and subsequent stages. We do not select curricula or sell insurance, and the deadline for responses is not the responsibility of the agencies. First 30 minutes freeService: Family residence permitII. General order of: Residence permit in Barcelonarouting lists studies and Family.

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The source is viewed on 02.10.2026 · NEXO · Drafting Draft · Sources do not replace individual legal advice.