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Family reunion
visa requirements
If you wish to join family in Germany, you can apply for a family reunion visa after setting an appointment via e-mail. Please attach all listed documents to your e-mail. After checking the completion you will be assigned an Appointment.
At the time of your visa appointment you have to submit the following documents in person (original plus one copy):
- completed and signed application form for a long-term visa
- 1 recent passport photograph
- your national passport
- residence permit for Portugal
- proof of health insurance
- registration of residency of your family member in Germany (Meldebescheinigung)
- passport and (if applicable) residence permit of your family member (no originals needed)
- visa fee 75,- Euros
Spouses
- proof of basic German language skills (A1 Certificate)
- marriage certificate
Fiancés
- proof of basic German language skills (A1 Certificate)
- registration for marriage in Germany (Certificate as under §13 Abs. 4 PStG)
- formal sponsor letter (Verpflichtungserklärung)
Children
- child’s birth certificate / proof of pregnancy and estimated date of birth
- proof of parenthood: parent’s marriage certificate / recognition of paternity / adoption decree
- proof of child custody: parent’s marriage certificate / declaration of custody /decree on custody
Please note that in individual cases additional documents can be required.