Living with family in Germany
The purpose should be genuine, stable family life rather than a short visit or temporary accompaniment.
GERMANY ยท FAMILY REUNIFICATION
German family reunion visa support
For applicants who wish to live with a spouse, parent, child or other eligible family member in Germany. We review family evidence, the sponsor's status, housing, income, insurance, language and future work permission.
Who it suits
A clear sponsor status
Review the sponsor's residence type, housing, income, insurance and registration in Germany.
Verifiable family relationship
Marriage, birth, custody or other relationship documents must meet the consulate's formal requirements.
Language and work permission
Language, work permission and post-arrival procedures vary with the reunion category and sponsor's status.
What family reunion enables
Living together in Germany
The purpose is to enable eligible family members to establish family life together in Germany.
Assess work permission alongside reunion
Many family reunion permits provide work rights linked to the sponsor's status. Eligibility, scope and procedures depend on that status and local requirements.
Permanent residence depends on family circumstances
Future long-term or permanent residence depends on family relationships, residence periods, language, income, housing, insurance and integration requirements.
How Deqiao can help
Assess reunion category
Clarify the document requirements for spouses, children, parents or other relatives.
Review relationship evidence
Check relationship documents, translations, notarisation/authentication and consular format requirements.
Organise sponsor documents
Check consistency across status, housing, income, insurance and registration documents.
Language and work guidance
Explain language evidence, work permission and residence card annotations for the reunion category.
Post-arrival reminders
Highlight registration, insurance, residence card appointments and future residence milestones.
Service contract and invoice
We provide a service contract and invoice so you can confirm the scope, retain payment records and keep documentation.
FAQ
Can I work after family reunion?
Often this can be assessed, but it depends on the sponsor's residence status, your reunion category and residence card annotations. The visa name alone is insufficient.
Can it lead to permanent residence?
This can be assessed using residence periods, family relationships, language, income, housing, insurance and other integration conditions.
Do spouses always need language evidence?
Not always. Requirements vary with sponsor status, reunion category and the authority's assessment, so review the specific case.
What formalities do relationship documents need?
Common requirements include translation, notarisation, authentication or consulate-specific formats. They depend on where the document was issued and application requirements.
Can the whole family apply together?
Joint or staged applications can be assessed. The best timing depends on family composition, appointments and document readiness.
Clarify family relationships and sponsor details
Send us family relationships, the sponsor's status and your documents. We assess the reunion route and missing evidence.