Visa applications and residence permits for spouses, minor children, or parents who wish to join a family member living in Germany.
Damit wir Apply for family reunification mit dem zuständigen Ausländerbehörde in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
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
Visa application at a German diplomatic mission abroad
Along with proof of family relationships, housing, and means of support.
Approval from the German Immigration Office
This will be obtained by the diplomatic mission.
Visa Issuance and Entry
After entering the country, update your registration and apply for an electronic residence permit.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Family members (spouses, children, and, where applicable, parents of minor children) of individuals with the right of residence in Germany.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 6 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.
€100–110 for a residence permit; otherwise free of charge.
Typically about 180 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.