Hi all,

Does anyone know how the pareja de hecho works legally in spain?. My partner is in cancer treatment and therefore we are unable to get married at this time however are going to try to register as defacto for the extension of my 90 days shengan visa (Australian).

I have tried doing some research however am unsure on the laws or info pertaining to pareja de hecho in spain for partners of non-EU status. Any information would be appreciated on how we can action this and what rights we would have for me here.

Thanks all. 😊

hey haloaw,

just wondering if you ever got any response on the topic of “pareja de hecho” because i’m curious about it too.

thanks!!

Hello Haloaw

The regulation of the “parejas de hecho” is different in each region (comunidad aut?noma). For example, in Andaluc?a you can find out some information in: http://www.rupturas.es/dudas/pandalucia.htm.

In case you need any help, please do not hesitate to ask.

Thanks

Javier Moya- lawyer
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Hi Javier!!!

Thanks so much for your reply! The truth is, I’m not even sure the “parejas de hecho” does anything for my situation. I’m American and my boyfriend is Spanish… and I still don’t quite understand what people do when they are “in the process” of getting marriage papers in order. I’m just curious as to how it works, not that we’re quite ready to get married… but just curious

mad4madrid

Hi mad4madrid

If you don’t get married, the only way you can get residency permit is by means of getting a work permit. The work permit application must be submitted by your employer at the Spanish Embassy in the US. You should try to find a job and get the work permit following this route.

I hope this helps!

Javier

Thanks Javier,

I’m a little unclear as to the differences between “residency permit” and “DNI” or “NIE” and if “empadronarse” helps out with that as well.

Again, thanks for responding to my little questions and wonders… I am new to this forum and you’re the first person to respond to my posts!!!! You’re a great help!

mad4madrid

Hi mad4madrid

- Residency permit: it is required for non citizens of the EU to stay over 90 days in Spain.
- DNI: is the National Id number for Spanish citizens. The NIF is the tax id number for Spanish citizens.
- NIE: is the tax id number for foreigners, either nationals of the EU or not. It is not a residency permit. You can be non resident and get your NIE number.
- Empadronamiento: it is the registration at the Town Hall where you are living as resident.

As I said in my previous message, in your situation you only have to choices: get married or get a work permit and thereafter a residency permit. Unless any of your granparents are Spanish citizens, which I guess is not the case…

Have a nice day

Javier Moya

Sr. Moya:

What were you referring to re: having Spanish grandparents? My grandmother was originally Spanish, but is deceased. Does that entitle one to a special class of visa or something?