Quick Facts
- Processing: Immediate registration, 2-3 weeks recording
- Barcelona: No minimum cohabitation required
- Madrid: 1 year shared residence first
- Immigration Weight: Same as marriage
Overview
Pareja de hecho—civil partnership—gets your relationship officially recognized. Immigration-wise, it carries the same weight as marriage for the EU Family Member Card.
Requirements
- Both partners registered at the same address
- Neither currently married
- Rules vary by autonomous community
Process
Head to any notary in your province. Registration happens immediately. Official recording takes two to three weeks. Partner with an EU citizen and you’re set for the five-year family member card.
Our Services
Since we’re based in Barcelona, we handle Catalan civil partnership registrations regularly and know the local requirements well.
Ready to Apply?
Book a consultation with our immigration team.