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3 ways to act on a family reunion visa delay in Germany

3 ways to act on a family reunion visa delay in Germany

Key Takeaways You can send a physical letter to the German mission handling your delayed family reunion visa application to…
German court rules a telephoned suspension order was binding

German court rules a telephoned suspension order was binding

The Kreis Herzogtum Lauenburg immigration office deported a Turkish national to Turkey on 29 July 2026 after rejecting his asylum…
Family reunification in Germany for minor children

Family reunification in Germany for minor children

Key Takeaways Family reunification gives a minor unmarried child of a foreign national a legal claim to a German residence…
Germany joins push for an EU return hub deal by the end of 2026

Germany joins push for an EU return hub deal by the end of 2026

Germany is one of five EU states working to sign at least one return hub agreement this year. Return hubs…
Documents Required for a Family Reunion Visa in Germany

Documents Required for a Family Reunion Visa in Germany

Key Takeaways You submit family reunion visa documents for Germany, including copies of your sponsor’s documents. Each German mission publishes…
German states float €500 naturalization fee, no bill yet

German states float €500 naturalization fee, no bill yet

Several German states are pushing to raise the naturalization fee from €255 to at least €500, according to state-level press…
Family reunification for refugees and protection status holders in Germany

Family reunification for refugees and protection status holders in Germany

Key Takeaways A recognized refugee or asylum grantee has a legal claim to bring a spouse and minor children. A…
Family Reunion Visa for Indians in Germany

Family Reunion Visa for Indians in Germany

Key Takeaways The legal rules for a family reunion visa are mostly the same for every nationality. For Indian applicants,…
Spousal Reunification in Germany

Spousal Reunification in Germany

Key Takeaways A spouse or registered partner of a German citizen or a foreign resident has a legal claim to…
Requirements for Family Reunification in Germany

Requirements for Family Reunification in Germany

Key Takeaways Family reunification in Germany requires a secured livelihood, meaning the family can live on its own income without…
Family Reunion Visa in Germany [English Guide]

Family Reunion Visa in Germany [English Guide]

Key Takeaways A family reunion visa lets a spouse, registered partner, or minor child join a German citizen or a…
Alternative routes to German citizenship for Israelis

Alternative routes to German citizenship for Israelis

Key Takeaways If you don’t qualify for citizenship restitution under Art. 116(2) GG or § 15 StAG, three routes to…
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