The documents the EU family member card usually requires — for the EU citizen and the family member — including legalisation and the health-insurance certificate we can provide.
Overview
A tarjeta comunitaria application draws on two sets of documents: the EU citizen’s (proving their identity, residence and status in Spain) and the family member’s (proving identity, relationship and admissibility). Foreign public documents generally need an apostille and an official sworn translation. Lists vary by office, so confirm yours.
EU citizen
Family member
Legalisation
Civil-status documents (marriage, birth) and other foreign public documents usually need a Hague apostille and then an official sworn (jurada) translation into Spanish. Arrange these early — they take time and the translation often needs to include the apostille.
Insurance
Where private cover is required, the certificate should name the family member and show comprehensive cover valid in Spain, with no co-payments where the office expects it, from an insurer authorised in Spain. We arrange the cover and provide the certificate — see the health insurance page or get a quote.
Important information
We arrange a Sanitas certificate naming each family member with the cover the route requires. We help with the health-insurance part of your application. Acceptance and exact policy terms depend on the insurer’s rules; visa decisions rest with the Spanish authorities.
English-speaking Sanitas specialists can help with the health-insurance part of your visa or residency application.
FAQs
Common questions about this Spanish visa route and the health-insurance requirement. Always confirm current rules with the official authorities or a qualified immigration specialist.