Germany Spouse
Dependent Visa
Family Reunification under §§27-36 AufenthG — bring your loved ones to Germany.
Built to keep families together
Germany's Family Reunification Visa (Familiennachzug) under §§27–36 of the Residence Act lets spouses and minor children join an EU Blue Card, Skilled Worker (§18a/b), Researcher, or settlement permit holder.
Spouses generally need basic German (A1 Goethe certificate) — waived for EU Blue Card and Skilled Worker spouses. Once granted, the spouse gets full unrestricted work rights from day one.
Who qualifies for Germany?
- Main applicant holds EU Blue Card, Skilled Worker permit (§18a/b), Researcher (§18d), or Niederlassungserlaubnis
- A1 German certificate for spouse (waived for Blue Card / Skilled Worker spouses)
- Sufficient living space (at least 12 m²/adult)
- Sponsor's income covers family without state benefits
- Health insurance for entire family
- Marriage recognised under German law
Why families choose this route
Work Rights
Unrestricted work rights from day one for the spouse.
PR Pathway
After 3 years (5 for non-Blue Card) → Niederlassungserlaubnis (settlement permit).
Children's Education
Children attend free public Schule and access Kita subsidies.
Healthcare Access
Statutory health insurance (GKV) covers the family.
Family Together
EU mobility — Blue Card families can move within EU after 18 months.
Yes — let's talk specifics for Germany
Spouse gets unrestricted work permit (any employer, any sector, self-employment allowed) from issuance.
Processing Time
8–12 weeks
From submission to decision (after biometrics).
Financial Requirements
Sponsor must show net income covering Bedarf for family (no Sozialhilfe). For self-funded: Sperrkonto ~€11,208/year per adult applicant. Health insurance proof mandatory.
Everything you'll need
A clean, complete file = faster approval.
Provide a clear scanned copy + original at biometrics. Our team will review and certify before submission.
Visa Process Timeline
Common reasons applications get refused
Avoiding these is half the battle. Our senior counsellors stress-test your file before submission.
- !Missing A1 German certificate (where required)
- !Sponsor's income below Bedarf calculation
- !Insufficient living space
- !Marriage not properly legalised / translated
- !Suspicion of marriage of convenience (Scheinehe)
The Future Link advantage
FAQs
Yes for most family reunification — but waived for spouses of EU Blue Card holders, Skilled Workers (§18a/b) and researchers.
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