Schengen Visa for Spouses
Non-EU spouses of EU citizens can travel to the Schengen Area under a family-reunion route, usually processed as a short-stay (Type C) visa unless the intention is to live together long-term.
At a glance
- Maximum stay
- 90 days — within any 180-day period — longer stays need a residence permit
- Minimum insurance
- €43,000 — valid throughout the Schengen Area
- Visa fee
- €80 — may be reduced or waived
- Processing time
- 15–30 days
Eligibility
- Valid passport, 3+ months beyond departure, 2 blank pages Required
- Completed visa application form, purpose marked as family reunion Required
- Two recent passport-sized photos Required
- Marriage certificate — translated if issued outside the Schengen country Required
- Proof of spouse's citizenship — passport or ID copy Required
- Travel itinerary and accommodation details Required
- Proof of financial means — the spouse's bank statements or income proof Required
- Health insurance — minimum €43,000 coverage Required
- Visa fee payment Required
When you need more than a visa
If the intention is to live together long-term rather than visit, a residence permit or a separate family-reunion visa is generally required instead of a short-stay Schengen visa — the specific route depends on the Schengen country involved.
Why work with BIZ TRP
Family-reunion applications get complicated fast when documents come from different countries and need translation and legalization to match what the embassy expects.
- Document translation & legalization guidance. We confirm exactly which documents need translation for your specific embassy.
- Short-stay vs. long-term route clarity. We help you determine whether a visit visa or a residence permit is actually what you need.
- Application review. We check your full file — marriage, citizenship, and financial proof — before submission.
Common questions
Is this the same as a tourist visa?
The requirements are similar, but the application is filed under family reunion rather than tourism, and needs marriage and citizenship documentation instead.
Can we live together permanently on this visa?
No — this covers stays of up to 90 days. Living together long-term requires a residence permit or family-reunion visa specific to the country involved.
What if our marriage certificate isn't in the local language?
It generally needs to be translated into the local language of the country you're applying in.
Applying for a spouse or family-reunion visa?
BIZ TRP confirms the right route — short-stay visa or residence permit — and prepares your documentation for the specific country involved.
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