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Family reunification for minor children
What kind of documents need to be submitted
These documents depend on the type of visa you are applying for and must be submitted in addition to the standard proofs:
| ☐ | Passport copy of the parent living in Germany | |
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Current extended registration certificate (erweiterte Meldebescheinigung) of the parent living in Germany (original document and one non-certified copy) |
The registration certificate may not be older than 6 months and must contain details of the civil status.. |
| ☐ | Copy of the German residence permit (not certified) | |
Securing a livelihood in Germany must be proven by means of suitable documents from the reference person: e.g. confirmation of employment, employment certificate, pay slips, proof of self-employment, proof of assets/income in the case of family reunification with non-working persons.
Bei Nachzug im zeitlichen Zusammenhang, innerhalb von 6 Monaten nach Visumerteilung an die Referenzperson, oder bei Nachzug zu deutschen Staatsangehörigen ist kein Nachweis zur Sicherung des Lebensunterhalts zu erbringen.
Nachweis über ausreichenden Wohnraum: Miet- oder Kaufverträge (mit Fläche und Kosten)
Bei Nachzug im zeitlichen Zusammenhang, innerhalb von 6 Monaten nach Visumerteilung an die Referenzperson, ist kein Nachweis zum ausreichenden Wohnraum zu erbringen.
General information
Please note:
- Due to the high workload and in order to ensure equal treatment of all applicants, the visa section can only accept applications in the requested form for processing.
- Submitting incomplete documents may lead to the rejection of the application.
- Unsolicited documents cannot be assigned to your application.
- All documents, leaflets and application forms provided by the Embassy are free of charge.
- All information on the application procedure is available on our website.
- Please refrain from submitting status requests. Status requests do not speed up the visa process.
- Processing time: Between two and five months, in individual cases shorter or longer.
- If the Embassy has questions during the course of the visa procedure or if additional documents need to be submitted, we will contact you directly.