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§ 29 i.V.m. § 30 AufenthG

If you want to join your foreign spouse or partner in Germany, you can obtain a residence permit for family reunification if you meet certain requirements for this purpose.

The residence permit can be issued if you and your spouse or partner have reached the age of 18, although the minimum age may be waived in certain cases.

As a rule, you must prove simple language skills. With simple language skills, you should be able to communicate easily in everyday life on German, for example, ask for directions, shop and introduce yourself. There are several exceptions to the requirement of proof of language skills. Is z.B.  the foreign person in possession of an EU ICT Blue Card or Mobile ICT Card, then you do not have to prove any language skills. Information on the other language exceptions can be obtained from your competent authority.

The residence permit for family reunification is a temporary residence permit. It is issued for the period of validity of the residence permit of the family member in Germany - for at least one year. If the residence permit of the foreign person living in Germany is valid for less than one year, the residence permit is also issued for the shorter duration.

The residence permit issued for family reunification entitles you to pursue gainful employment.

Under certain circumstances, the Immigration Office may oblige you to take part in an integration course. This will then be noted on your residence permit.

• Valid passport
• Current biometric photo
• Visa, if required
• Residence permit of the foreign person in Germany to which the immigration takes place
• In the case of family reunification to the spouse: international marriage certificate as an officially certified copy or marriage certificate in the original language as an officially certified copy or a marriage certificate checked by the German mission abroad for authenticity and correctness in terms of content in the original language and in German translation
• In the case of family reunification to a life partner: partnership certificate
• If necessary, proof of simple German language skills (A1 certificate)
• Proof of health insurance cover
• Proof of livelihood security
• Proof of the housing conditions (e.B. rental contract or purchase contract with information on square footage of the living space)

• You have a recognised and valid passport or passport replacement and, if necessary for entry, a valid visa.
• There is no interest in expulsion against you.
• Your stay does not endanger or affect the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• The foreign person in Germany has a valid residence permit, settlement permit, permit for permanent residenceEU, EU Blue Card, ICT Card or Mobile ICT Card.
• You and your spouse or partner have reached the age of 18.
• You can prove simple language skills if necessary.
• Your spouse or partner has sufficient health insurance coverage and financial resources to provide for your family.
• Your spouse or partner has successfully rented an apartment in Germany that offers enough space for your family.

Issuance of residence permit: EUR 100,00

Under certain conditions, a reduction in fees or exemption from fees may be considered.

The residence permit must be applied for at the immigration office responsible for your place of residence. The procedure is as follows:

• Depending on the immigration office and concerns, an application via the Internet may be possible. Find out whether your immigration office offers the electronic application for the residence permit.
• If the application is only possible in person, make an appointment with the immigration office. During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your proofs checked (bring them with you to the appointment). For the production of an electronic residence title (eAT), your fingerprints will be taken.
• In the event of an electronic application, the Immigration Office will contact you after receipt of your online application in order to make an appointment at the Immigration Office if necessary. During the appointment, your proofs will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints for the production of the electronic residence title (eAT) will be taken.
• If your application is complied with, the Immigration Office will arrange for the production of the eAT.
• After about six to eight weeks, you can pick up the eAT at the Immigration Office.
• The eAT must always be picked up in person.

There are fees for the issuance of the residence permit. The timing and form of payment vary depending on the authority.

about six to eight weeks

• The residence permit should be applied for no later than eight weeks before the expiry of your still valid visa.
• Opposition period: 1 month

Information on family reunification for non-EU citizens:

https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/de/leben-in-deutschland/familiennachzug/zu-nicht-eu-buerger/

(German)

https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/living-in-germany/family-reunification/spouses-non-eu-countries/

(English)

https://www.bamf.de/DE/Themen/MigrationAufenthalt/ZuwandererDrittstaaten/Familie/NachzugZuDrittstaatlern/nachzug-zu-drittstaatlern-node.html

(German)

https://www.bamf.de/EN/Themen/MigrationAufenthalt/ZuwandererDrittstaaten/Familie/NachzugZuDrittstaatlern/nachzug-zu-drittstaatlern-node.html

(English)

• Residence permit for family reasons Grant for the immigration of the spouse to foreigners
• Spouses of a foreign person can obtain the residence permit for family reasons if the foreign person has a settlement permit, permission for permanent residence in the EU, residence permit, an EU Blue Card, ICT Card or Mobile ICT or is entitled to reside in Germany within the framework of short-term mobility for researchers.
• In principle, the residence permit can be issued if both spouses have reached the age of 18 and sufficient living space is available in Germany.
• As a rule, the person moving in must prove simple language skills.
• The residence permit for the immigration of spouses is a temporary residence permit. It is issued for the period of validity of the residence permit of the foreign person to which the family reunification takes place.
• Under certain circumstances, the Immigration Office may oblige the person moving in to participate in the integration course.
• The immigration of spouses also applies to same-sex partnerships.
• Depending on the immigration office and concerns, it is possible to apply via the Internet or in person.
• There is a fee for the granting of the residence permit. The timing and form of payment vary depending on the authority.
• Responsible: the immigration authority responsible for the applicant's place of residence

• Forms: Forms can be obtained from your immigration office, if necessary they are also offered online
• Online procedures occasionally possible
• Written form required: yes
• Personal appearance necessary: yes