German Family Reunion Visa

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German Family Reunion Visa

The German government allows immigrants from non-EU countries who are working in the country to bring their family members to the country on a temporary or permanent basis.

The German government supports the re-unification of families and allows immigrant workers to bring their family members on a temporary or permanent basis. They have a special visa for this known as the German Family Reunion Visa.

Eligibility requirements for the visa:

Immigrant workers wishing to bring their family members to Germany must meet the following conditions:

Have enough income to support them and their family
Have enough funds to provide housing for the family
Family members must have basic understanding of the German language
Children must be below 18 years
Have a temporary or permanent residence permit or an EU Blue Card
Have enough health insurance for them and family members

Exceptions:

Your spouse or partner will not require a visa or knowledge of German to come to the country under the following conditions:
You have an EU Blue Card
You are working in Germany as a research scientist or are a highly qualified worker
Your partner has a university degree

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Proof of accommodation – demonstrating that the German citizen has enough room in their home for the applicant.

Proof of the applicant’s German language skills at least at level A1.

REQUIREMENTS TO SPONSOR A SPOUSE / REGISTERED PARTNER

A foreign officer’s attestation of a registry or marriage certificate, translated into German and legalized by the German embassy
A copy of the German spouse’s passport and identification card must be sent if the spouse is of German nationality.
If the spouse is a non-German living in Germany, they must have proof of legal residency as well as their passport.

REQUIREMENTS TO SPONSOR CHILDREN

Certificate of birth
Proof of the child’s nationality
Evidence of the parent who is living in Germany who has the right to care and custody

BRINGING DEPENDENT CHILDREN TO GERMANY

Depending on the age of the children, the conditions for bringing them to Germany may change.

MINOR CHILDREN

Both parents must reside in Germany in order for their child to be transported over. A single parent with sole custody and care of their minor child, on the other hand, is permitted to bring the child to Germany.

ADULT CHILDREN

The child must not be married to be eligible for a Family Reunion Visa. However, she or he is still eligible to apply for a different sort of visa, such as a German visiting or tourist visa, a student visa to study in Germany, or an employment visa to work in Germany.

Working on a family visa:

Any adult who comes to Germany on a family reunion visa will be allowed to work according to German law. However, there are a few conditions that the relative they are joining must comply with:

Must have a residence permit which authorizes employment
Must have an EU Blue Card
Must be a highly skilled person or be employed as a researcher

Processing time for the visa:

The processing time for the family reunion visas can take a few weeks to a few months. This depends on when the appointment for the interview at the German embassy is scheduled once the application is submitted.

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FAQ

Do I need a Germany family reunion visa?

Citizens of the European Economic Area, European Union, and Switzerland do not need a family reunion visa to join family member or relative in Germany.

Nationals of third-world countries, that is, countries outside the European Economic Area and the European Union, will need a family reunion visa for entering Germany to join partner, spouse or relative.

I am from India. Do I need a family reunion visa to join my spouse in Germany?

Yes. You will require a Germany family reunion visa for entering Germany to join your relative, partner or spouse. Later, a residence permit will also be issued to you from the Alien’s Authority in Germany. The validity of the permit will be till the family member, spouse or partner of the applicant is living in Germany.

How much does a Germany family reunion visa cost?

In order for your application to be accepted, you must pay a visa fee when you attend the interview. In most cases, a long-term family reunion visa (category D) costs 75,00 Euros for adults and 37,50 Euros for children under the age of 18.

You will not be entitled to get your money back if you plan to cancel your application after paying the fee. You will also not be reimbursed if your visa application is denied. You will have to pay the fee again if you wish to reapply for a Germany family reunification visa.

Can I work in Germany on my family reunion visa?

You can work in Germany on your family reunion visa, provided that the relative you will be joining –

Is in Germany as a researcher or highly-skilled person.
Has an EU Blue Card.
Has a residence permit authorizing them to work.

According to the German law every adult who is living in Germany on a Family Reunion visa is [permitted to work provided he meets the above conditions.

Who needs to apply for a dependent visa or a family reunion visa?

Third-world nationals, i.e. those from countries outside the European Economic Area and the European Union, will need a family reunion visa to visit their partner, spouse, or relative in Germany.

Who can work in Germany while on a family reunion visa?

On your family reunion visa, you can work in Germany if your relative:

Is employed in Germany as a researcher or a highly trained professional.

Possesses a Blue Card from the European Union.

Is in possession of a valid work permit allowing them to work.

Any adult in Germany on a Family Reunion visa who fits the above conditions is allowed to work, according to German law.