Visas for family members of a citizen of the Union

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General information​

Family members of citizens of the European Union or of the States of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland are entitled to a preferential free-of-charge visa, provided that they are travelling with the citizen of the European Union, the EEA or Switzerland or are on the way to joining them. 

Nationals of third countries listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 require a Schengen visa for stays of up to 90 days (in any 180-day period). 

The following can obtain a visa for family members of a citizen of the Union: 

• The spouse, provided that there has been no annulment or divorce.
  
  
• The partner registered in a Member State of the European Union or EEA or Switzerland, provided that such registered partnership has not been legally terminated.

• Direct descendants of the Union citizen or of their spouse or registered partner (provided that there has been no annulment or divorce or legal termination of the registration) who are under the age of 21 and above that age if they are dependent or disabled.
  
  
• Direct relatives in the ascending line of the Union citizen or of their spouse or registered partner (provided that there has been no annulment or divorce or legal termination of their registration) that are their dependants.
  
  
• Family members other than the above who, in their country of origin, live with the citizen of the Union or are their dependants.
  
  
• Exceptionally, other family members when serious health grounds or disability strictly require their personal care by the Union citizen.
  
  
• The unregistered partner, provided that stable cohabitation for a minimum period of one year can be duly attested. When there are children in common, it will be sufficient to ascertain stable cohabitation. 

The visa for family members of a Union citizen entitles the holder to stay in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. It also allows transit through the territory and airports. 

Family members of Union citizens who wish to remain in Spain beyond 90 days must, once in Spain, submit an application with the competent authorities for a residence card as Union citizen family member. 

This Consular Section issues Schengen visas to Jamaican citizens and other nationals with legal residence in Jamaica whose main destination is one or more of the following Schengen States: Spain, Austria, France, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, The Czech Republic and The Slovak Republic. ​

For Switzerland, this Consular Section is only authorised to issue visas for Jama​ican Nationals resident in Jamaica.

This Consular Section issues Schengen vi​​sas to non-citizens with legal residence in Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Dominica and St. Kitts and Nevis to Spain only.

​Please note that via a Visa Waiver Agreement between the Schengen Area and the countries of Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Dominica and St. Kitts and Nevis, citizens of these four countries no longer require a Schengen Visa (may spend up to 90 days in the Schengen Area sans visa).

Required documents​​

1. ​​Schengen visa application form duly completed, dated and signed by the applicant. If the applicant is a minor, one of his/her legal guardians must sign the application.​

2. Photograph: A recent, passport-size, colour photograph, taken against a light background, facing forward, without dark or reflective glasses, or any garments concealing the oval of the face. 

3. Valid ​passport: Original and a photocopy of the page or pages of the passport that contain biometric data. The passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date from the Schengen territory. It must also contain at least two blank pages. Passports issued more than 10 years ago will not be accepted.  

4. Documents proving family relationship with a citizen of the Union or a State of the European Economic Area or Switzerland: Civil registry certificates (birth or marriage, accordingly), certificate of registration as an unmarried couple or any other document proving that the partnership is analogous to a marital relationship. 

5. In the case of descendants over 21, ascendant relatives or other relatives, documents proving they are in the care of a citizen of the Union or a State of the European Economic Area or Switzerland or, if applicable, their state of health. 

6. Travel itinerary indicating name of passenger (it is not necessary to purchase the airline ticket prior to the submission of the visa application)​.

7. Documentation proving that the applicant is travelling with a citizen of the Union or a State of the European Economic Area or Switzerland or is on the way to joining them. ​​​

This visa is free of charge.

When necessary to assess the application, the Consular Office may request additional documents or data and may also ask the applicant to come in for a personal interview. 

​​Procedure​ 

This Consular Office is competent to accept visa applications from third-country nationals residing in the consular district who are travelling to Spain as their main destination. 

Who can apply for a visa: Applications must be submitted in person at scheduled appointment. If the applicant is a minor, he or she must be accompanied to the appointment by a legal guardian.

​To schedule an appointment, please visit the following link:  https://app.bookitit.com/en/hosteds/widgetdefault/230e7d65d6ae72afb23d79799f9b4babb 

Each applicant must reserve his or her own 10 minute slot. There are no joint/group appointments.

3.    Utilize the comments section for any additional information you wish to provide. In the case of agents or family members scheduling on behalf of an applicant, please insert applicant's name and mobile number in the comments.

4.   To cancel an appointment, please send your request via e-mail to emb.kingston@maec.es entitled “Cancellation".

APPOINTMENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE!