Residence permit for family members of persons living in Germany pursuant to Sections 27 et seq. of the Residence Act (AufenthG) – generally requires a national visa prior to entry.
Damit wir Residence Permit for Family Reunification mit dem zuständigen Ausländerbehörde in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Documents you need
Passport · Marriage certificate or birth certificate · Proof of income for the primary beneficiary
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
100–110 € Aufenthaltstitel, sonst kostenlos
Apply for a national visa in your home country
Family visa (Category D) at the German diplomatic mission abroad.
Entry and Registration of Residence
Register your residence within 14 days of arrival.
Apply for a residence permit at the Office of Immigration and Naturalization
During the period of validity of the visa, at the relevant immigration office.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Spouses, minor children, and parents of German citizens or foreign nationals with a residence permit.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 4 months
Success rate
approx. 65.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
For spousal reunification for third-country nationals: basic knowledge of German (A1) prior to entry.