Issue residence permit for the immigration of the spouse

The residence permit must be applied for at the immigration office responsible for your place of residence. The procedure is as follows:

• Depending on the immigration office and concerns, an application via the Internet may be possible. Find out whether your immigration office offers the electronic application for the residence permit.
• If the application is only possible in person, make an appointment with the immigration office. During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your proofs checked (bring them with you to the appointment). For the production of an electronic residence title (eAT), your fingerprints will be taken.
• In the event of an electronic application, the Immigration Office will contact you after receipt of your online application in order to make an appointment at the Immigration Office if necessary. During the appointment, your proofs will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints for the production of the electronic residence title (eAT) will be taken.
• If your application is complied with, the Immigration Office will arrange for the production of the eAT.
• After about six to eight weeks, you can pick up the eAT at the Immigration Office.
• The eAT must always be picked up in person.

There are fees for the issuance of the residence permit. The timing and form of payment vary depending on the authority.

• You have a recognised and valid passport or passport replacement and, if necessary for entry, a valid visa.
• There is no interest in expulsion against you.
• Your stay does not endanger or affect the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• The foreign person in Germany has a valid residence permit, settlement permit, permit for permanent residenceEU, EU Blue Card, ICT Card or Mobile ICT Card.
• You and your spouse or partner have reached the age of 18.
• You can prove simple language skills if necessary.
• Your spouse or partner has sufficient health insurance coverage and financial resources to provide for your family.
• Your spouse or partner has successfully rented an apartment in Germany that offers enough space for your family.

• Valid passport
• Current biometric photo
• Visa, if required
• Residence permit of the foreign person in Germany to which the immigration takes place
• In the case of family reunification to the spouse: international marriage certificate as an officially certified copy or marriage certificate in the original language as an officially certified copy or a marriage certificate checked by the German mission abroad for authenticity and correctness in terms of content in the original language and in German translation
• In the case of family reunification to a life partner: partnership certificate
• If necessary, proof of simple German language skills (A1 certificate)
• Proof of health insurance cover
• Proof of livelihood security
• Proof of the housing conditions (e.B. rental contract or purchase contract with information on square footage of the living space)

Issuance of residence permit: EUR 100,00

Under certain conditions, a reduction in fees or exemption from fees may be considered.

• The residence permit should be applied for no later than eight weeks before the expiry of your still valid visa.
• Opposition period: 1 month

about six to eight weeks

§ 29 i.V.m. § 30 AufenthG

• § 29 Residence Act:
• § 30 Residence Act

• Forms: Forms can be obtained from your immigration office, if necessary they are also offered online
• Online procedures occasionally possible
• Written form required: yes
• Personal appearance necessary: yes

27.10.2020