Who can apply for a family reunification permit in Germany?

Applicants for a family reunification permit must have a family member in Germany who is a citizen or has a residence permit.People who can apply for a family reunification permit to Germany are legal spouses of German citizens or people with a residence permit in Germany, children under 18 years of age, children over 18 years of age, only if they meet certain conditions (for example, they are continuing their education or prove their financial independence). They are first degree relatives like their parents. Additionally, people with asylum seeker or refugee status in Germany can also apply for a family reunification permit. In order to apply, the applicant and the person living in Germany must meet the appropriate conditions

The person applying for a family reunification permit must have a family member in Germany or have a residence permit. Family members are as follows:

Spouse: Person with whom one is in a marriage union

Children: Children under the age of 18 or over the age of 18 who are in need of care or who need care due to illness

Parents: Parents who are proven to be in need of care by their children who are residents or citizens of Germany

The applicant must also prove that he or she has a sufficient connection with one of these family members. In addition, the applicant must show that he/she has sufficient housing, health insurance and financial resources in Germany.