Question
Is it possible to do pareja de hecho with someone who is not Spanish? My boyfriend has an Italian passport, and I’m from the US.
We’re currently in Madrid but plan on moving to Andalusia if that makes a difference. Thanks in advance! P.s I did search the group but I couldn’t find information about this specifically.
Answers
These are the answers of some Facebook group members:
“As long as he has an EU passport I think there should be no problem”
“There shouldn’t be a problem if they have an EU passport but there may be some fine print about how long the non Spanish EU citizen has been in Spain. I was looking into doing this with my bf and found out he had to be empadronado in Spain for min. 1 year before we could file paperwork.”
“It also makes a difference if you move regions. A PDH in Madrid won’t necessarily be recognized in Andalucia or vice versa. You should figure out what is the easier process, moving or PDH in that region.”
“It’s perfectly possible. Your Italian partner has to obtain a Spanish residence card, though. The passport, while necessary, isn’t sufficient alone.”
“I would consult with an attorney. I worked with a really good agency that helped me process my paperwork. Let me know if you’d like me to connect you with them!”
“You will need to check the rules in your region. My boyfriend is Italian also and I know that in the Basque Country it is not allowed if one partner is not a Spanish citizen.”
“Yes you can register pdh in Spain of civil partnerships of any country.But getting residency on basis of pdh is for EU citizens with residencia only.If partner was EU, he would still need to gain residency as EU citizen first, and register pdh in spaun for you to subsequently gain residencia as pdh of a resident EU citizen.Ie.Residencia de pdh de ciudadano de la Union ue”
“Did pareja de hecho with my French boyfriend in Andalucia and it worked. Took awhile but it was possible.”
“Yes it is possible. If in malaga city you only need to have been on the padrón with him for a matter of days. So you can apply quickly. Expect a 3 or 4 month process and at least 2 appointments at the Delegación.”
In conclusion, according to Spainguru’s Facebook group members, it is possible for a non-Spanish person to enter into a pareja de hecho with a no-Spanish citizen. However, it is important to note that the process may vary depending on the region in which you reside and the citizenship of your partner. It is also important to note that an EU passport alone may not be sufficient and that additional requirements such as obtaining a residence card or being empadronado in Spain for a certain amount of time may be necessary.
It is recommended to consult with an attorney or local government agency to fully understand the requirements and steps involved in the process. It is also worth noting that for non-EU citizens, getting residency on the basis of pareja de hecho is only possible if one individual is a EU citizen with residence in Spain.
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