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Family Reunification Visa (Spouse of a German Citizen)

For the non-EU spouse of a German citizen to join them in Germany.

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Pathway overview

For the non-EU spouse of a German citizen to join them in Germany.

Verified directly from auswaertiges-amt.de, cross-referenced against multiple independent 2026-update sources: you need a valid marriage recognized in Germany to a German citizen, a secured livelihood (calculated dynamically per household from 2026 Bürgergeld base rates plus actual rent, heating, and health insurance — no single fixed figure, self-declared here), and basic German language proficiency (A1) before the visa is issued. The A1 requirement is waived if your German spouse is self-employed or a highly-qualified specialist (e.g. an EU Blue Card holder), holds a permanent settlement permit, no language course is available where you live (currently the case in 81 countries per the Federal Foreign Office), or you have other proven integration achievements (e.g. a university degree or good English skills) — this tool checks a single self-declared yes/no for whether you meet the A1 requirement or one of these exemptions, not each condition separately.

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Application process

Apply at a German mission abroad

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2026-09-05
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