- General Information
- Family Reunion visa is a long-stay visa with residence permit extension option
- EEA/Swiss citizens don't need visa, US/Australia citizens can stay over 90 days
- Visa processing fee is €75 for adults, €37.50 for children under 18
- Eligibility
- Spouse/civil partner, children under 18, parents, grandparents eligible
- Family members must have permission from German sponsor
- Sponsors must have sufficient funds and accommodation
- German language requirement at CEFR Level A1 required
- Application Process
- Documents must be translated if not in German/English
- Application requires passport, photos, travel documents
- Processing time varies from weeks to months
- Registration at local office required within two weeks
- After Arrival
- Apply for German residence permit based on family reunification
- May need to join German language classes
- Must prove basic understanding of German
- Can work if conditions met