Germany Spouse & Family Reunion
Visa Consultant in Rajkot

Family reunification (Familiennachzug) lets a spouse, registered partner or minor children join a family member who lives legally in Germany, for example as a worker or student.

EduFleet offers German A1 classes, a document checklist, help organising your marriage certificate, translations and financial documents, and counselling so you know what to prepare before you apply.

Spouses, registered partners and unmarried minor children (under 18) of people living legally in Germany can usually join them. Parents of some skilled workers may also be able to join (see “Who Can Join You” above).

As a general rule, yes: simple German at A1 level before arrival. Spouses of skilled workers, EU Blue Card holders and highly qualified professionals don’t need to show German before arrival. EduFleet runs German A1 classes in Rajkot.

No. IELTS is an English test and is not needed. Where German is required, you need a recognised A1 certificate, such as Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1 or telc Deutsch A1.

Usually: valid passports, marriage certificate (with translation), proof of housing (if required), your family member’s salary slips or proof of funds, their address registration in Germany (Meldebescheinigung), health insurance and an A1 certificate (if required). Always check the current official checklist.

Yes. A registered marriage certificate is needed. Germany does not accept the apostille for Indian documents. Instead, German authorities may order a separate verification of Indian documents, which can take a few months and has its own fee. A German translation may also be required.

Your family member must earn enough to support the whole household without public benefits (Bürgergeld). There is no single fixed amount; it depends on rent and household size.

Usually your family member must have suitable housing. Local authorities often use a guideline of about 12 m² per person over 6 and 10 m² per child under 6, but this varies. Families of skilled workers and highly qualified professionals don’t need to prove housing size.

Yes. Family members who join someone in Germany are generally allowed to work. German skills make finding a job much easier.

Yes. Children under 18 can usually join both parents, or one parent with sole custody. Children under 16 don’t need German. Children aged 16–17 may need German (C1) unless they move together with their parents or the parent is a skilled worker.

It varies a lot by case, by season and by the local German authorities. Start early, especially if you need an A1 certificate or document verification.

Often yes, if the student can show enough money for both partners and suitable housing. The spouse usually needs German at A1 level.

Visit EduFleet at 2nd Floor, Amin Marg, above Payal Medical Store, near Railway Crossing, Gujarat Housing Board, Kotecha Nagar, Rajkot, Gujarat 360001, or call +91 81403 70477 to book a free counselling session. You can also book through our contact page. Bring your marriage certificate and your family member’s documents so we can prepare your checklist.