Family reunification · §§ 27–36 AufenthG

Family reunification in Germany

Your spouse or parent already lives and works in Germany? We prepare the family visa documents, check the housing, income and language requirements and help you get residence permits after the move.

  • Spouses and children
  • Parents of Blue Card holders
  • Permits for the whole family

Updated: September 17, 2026

Family reunification in Germany

Who it's for

  • Spouses of German citizens and of foreigners with a German residence permit.
  • Minor children.
  • Families of Blue Card holders, who benefit from simplified rules.
  • Parents of Blue Card holders whose permit was issued after 1 March 2024.

Key requirements

  • Valid residence permit or citizenship of the family member in Germany.
  • Marriage or birth certificates with apostille and translation.
  • Adequate housing and secure income (softer rules for Blue Card holders).
  • A1 German for the spouse unless an exception applies (e.g. Blue Card holder's family).
Hello Vlad. I wanted to thank you once again for the consultation. Here's how our family reunion visa story ended: we joined my husband in Germany on 31 May this year. On 8 August we applied for our residence permits (that was the appointment we were given on arrival), and today the whole family received physical residence permit cards valid for four years. My husband and I were also referred to integration courses. The sooner we pass B1, the sooner they will reimburse half of the cost. Everything went very fast.
Florina DutescuRE-LOCATE client
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Support packages are booked after a consultation, so we understand your case first and you never get offered what you don't need.

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Consultation

45 minutes on your case: which visa fits, which documents you need and where to apply from. You leave with a step-by-step plan.

€90 / 45 min
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  • An assessment of your profile for the German job market
  • Relocation strategy and the right visa
  • Job search recommendations
  • Required documents and consulate requirements
  • Best country to apply from
  • Motivation letter tips
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Add-on to the Visa package

Residence permit support

An add-on to the Visa package: we help with your first steps in Germany until you hold the residence permit card.

+€700
€2,190 in total with the Visa package
  • Anmeldung: forms, appointment and accompaniment
  • Opening a bank account: choosing the bank and help with identity verification
  • Social security number and tax class change
  • Ausländerbehörde appointment
  • Residence permit documents checked against a checklist
  • Support at the Ausländerbehörde: in person in Berlin, remotely in other cities
  • A private chat until your permit and through your first month: we reply within a few hours on working days
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What exactly each package covers →
Already in Germany: settlement permit or change of permit, €750 →
Each package covers one applicant and is valid for 12 months from payment. Visas for a spouse and children are arranged separately. Final prices, no VAT charged.

No mistakes

10 mistakes that lead to follow-up requests or refusals

  1. 01

    Submitting an employment contract without the Erklärung zum Beschäftigungsverhältnis, or with an old version of the form

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  2. 02

    Invoicing clients as a freelancer while on the Opportunity Card

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  3. 03

    Writing a generic motivation letter for the Chancenkarte

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  4. 04

    Booking through the wrong channel: portal, embassy or visa centre

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  5. 05

    Buying travel insurance that doesn't cover a long-term stay

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  6. 06

    Translating documents without certification by a notary or sworn translator

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  7. 07

    Not checking your degree in Anabin or getting a ZAB evaluation in time

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  8. 08

    Entering on a Schengen visa hoping to get a residence permit locally

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  9. 09

    Missing the deadline to extend or change your residence permit

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  10. 10

    Applying for citizenship while still on § 24

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FAQ

Does my spouse need A1 German?

Usually yes, but there are exceptions: for example, the spouse of a Blue Card holder doesn't need to prove language skills.

Do we need a large flat?

Housing must be adequate for the family. Blue Card holders don't need to prove living space.

Can I bring my parents?

Blue Card holders whose permit was issued after 1 March 2024 can bring their parents if they cover their living costs and insurance.

What permit will my family get?

Family members' permits are usually tied to the permit of the person they join. In one of our cases the family received permits for 4 years.

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