Family union

German citizens or non-EU citizens who have a residence or settlement permit in Germany can bring their family members to Germany.There are many conditions and requirements for family reunification in Germany. Below is detailed information about family reunification:
What is family reunification in Germany?
Family reunification in Germany is a permit given to foreign nationals living in Germany to settle with their families. Family reunification permission can be granted in different ways depending on whether the family members are spouses, children or parents.
Who can apply for a family reunification permit?
Any foreign national living in Germany can apply for a family reunification permit to settle with his or her spouse, children or parents who are legally resident in Germany.

Under what conditions is family reunification permitted?
The person who will apply for a family reunification permit must meet the following conditions:
Be legally resident in GermanyHaving adequate housingmaking a livingHaving sufficient knowledge of the German languageHaving the necessary health insurance

In addition, the spouse, child or parent of the person who will apply for family reunification permit must also meet certain conditions. These are:
The spouse, child or parent must have a residence permit in Germany.The spouse, child or parent must have a sufficient income to support themselves in Germany.The spouse, child or parent must have sufficient knowledge of the German language.

For which family members is family reunification permitted?

Family reunification permission can be granted in different ways depending on whether the family members are spouses, children or parents. Below explains the different types of family reunification leave:Spouse reunification permit: This is the permission given to foreign nationals living in Germany to live together with their spouses who legally reside in Germany.Child reunification permit: This is the permission given to foreign nationals living in Germany to live together with their children who legally reside in Germany.Parental reunification permit: This is the permit given to foreign nationals living in Germany to live with their parents who are legal residents of Germany or are German citizens.

The requirements for these combination permits, like other types of visas, are different for each country. However, in general, the applicant's spouse, child or parent in Germany must be legally resident in Germany and be able to provide adequate housing, health insurance and financial support. The applicant may also face additional requirements such as German language proficiency or participation in integration courses.
Applications are made to the Ausländerbehörde, the foreigners' authority in Germany, or to the local immigration advice centre. Processing may range from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the applicant's situation.
Family reunification permits offer an important opportunity for foreign nationals living in Germany to live together with their families. A good understanding of the conditions and processes of these permits is important to overcome any difficulties that may be encountered during the application process.