The possibility of family reunification is a right to which Germans, EU citizens and foreigners from third countries who have legally settled in the Federal Republic of Germany are entitled. This right serves to protect family and couple life.
Family reunification includes spouses, underage children, parents of underage children and, under special circumstances, parents of adult children and other family members.
- Application for a residence permit for family reunification (spouse, same-sex partner, minor children and parents of German minor children)
- Application for a residence permit for family reunification for family members of EU citizens
- Family reunification for spouses without proof of language proficiency A1
- Application for family reunification for other family members such as parents of adult children and for adult children to avoid exceptional hardship
- Family reunification for family members of EU citizens