Ana – as far as I know, the length of the process continues to evolve. My friends who did it right when it started only took about 6 months or so to complete it. But now I’ve heard that appointments are backlogged until the end of the year. So unfortunately, there’s no concrete answer apart from: it will take quite awhile.

Oze – a friend of mine went through a lawyer here (who I think only speaks Spanish). Here’s her email should you wish to contact her for help: susanacuadron@gmail.com. Be advised that she of course charges for her services.

Courtney – pareja de hecho is essentially just a domestic partnership in US terms. And the whole “you may kiss the bride” thing must have been a one-off. Even during my civil ceremony, they didn’t do that. As for dissolving the pareja de hecho, it is my understanding that it is very easy (something like just signing a paper). Unfortunately I don’t know anything further than this – only that the process of ending it is rather simple. Also, if/when you do get married, you don’t need to do anything (you just go through the marriage process as usual).

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They are the most usefull information i ve seen till now, thank you for all explanations.
Well, except the other people around i have more spesific situation, i dont know if you have an idea about that subject but nothing to loose with asking if you dont mind to spare couple of minutes..

Me and my Spanish bf are together for 3 years. I am Turkish, naturally Non- EU, live in still Turkey. We just discovered (with a help of one girl who works in immigration office) that there is no need to live together for a while for being “parejo de hecho”, we didnt know it before.. So we decided to do it, but it is impossible to take a date from this office, we already called 4 times, they told as to call back but ofcourse they didnt. Do you have any idea how to take easier appoinment? Can you suggest us someone professional that can be helping us along with this process?
And lastly, we think about making my registration to his place ( i think that’s what you call “empadronada”, right?) just after taking the date. But we will make all these stuffs with short term staying permission, they give 6 months visa with 90 days using. They told us it is possible, do you have any idea about that?

It will be appreciated if you have time to answer me, thanks in advance !

Ozge

I found your super helpful blog via google looking for info on ‘pareja de hecho’. Have you already been approved for the pareja de hecho and applied for the residency card? If so, how long did the process take for both?