Since 1992, Feod Group has been providing professional assistance at all stages of obtaining a family reunification permit in Germany. International lawyers are part of the company. Offices in Europe, USA and Ukraine.
Feud Group since 1992 provides its clients with professional services in preparation and maintenance of documents for applying for all types of visas to Germany, obtaining a temporary and permanent residence permit, as well as transfer to other categories of stay in Germany. Both German lawyers and Ukrainian specialists with years of experience in this field are involved in this process. In the case of close relatives in Germany, the applicant has the right to seek permission for family reunification and to join with his relative. This group includes entry visas in order to:
reunion with spouse or same-sex partner;
marriage and further permanent residence in Germany;
reunification of minor children with their parents;
reunification of a parent with a child – a German citizen;
reunification of other family members.
Prerequisites for obtaining a family reunification permit are:
the applicant’s family member (spouse / partner, child, or one of the parents) is a citizen / permanent resident of Germany or a foreigner, with a temporary residence permit (residence permit must be at least for two years);
the applicant and a member of his family intend to reside together in Germany;
availability of sufficient funds for family maintenance in Germany;
the presence of a family member residing in Germany with living conditions allowing him or her to reside with the family;
the applicant, his family members do not make a threat to the public order and security of Germany (lack of convictions, records of criminal offenses, etc.).
Below are the documents required for filing in individual cases.
Reunion with a spouse or same-sex partner in Germany
Documents:
a visa application form;
photos;
applicant’s national passport;
certificate of marriage or partnership;
copies of the passport / ID of the spouse / partner residing in Germany and, in the case of nationals of other countries, a residence permit;
confirmation of residence of spouse in Germany: certificate of registration;
statement in free form of a spouse / partner residing in Germany about the intention to live together in Germany;
confirmation of knowledge of German at a level not lower than A1;
in the case of previous marriages: evidence of their termination;
health insurance.
If the applicant’s partner is not a German national, proof of financial support and accommodation must also be provided.
Entry for the purpose of marriage / registration of partnership of same-sex couples with further permanent residence in Germany
Documents:
a visa application form;
photos;
applicant’s national passport;
written confirmation of the German registry office on the successful registration of the application for marriage;
an arbitrary application form signed by a partner resident in Germany on the intention of cohabiting or partnering in Germany, as well as covering all expenses before marriage registration;
copies of the passport / ID of the partner residing in Germany and, in the case of nationals of other countries, a residence permit;
confirmation of residence of spouse in Germany: certificate of registration;
confirmation of the applicant’s knowledge of German at a level not lower than A1;
in the case of previous marriages: evidence of their termination;
confirmation of financial security and accommodation;
health insurance.
Reunion of minor children with their parents in Germany
This type of immigration may take place if one or both of the child’s parents are German nationals, or are legally resident in the country.
Documents:
a visa application form;
photos;
passport and national passport (from 16 years) of the applicant;
health insurance;
birth certificate of the child;
a document certifying the identity of the person with parental rights with whom the reunification is planned (eg, passport, identity card, national passport);
a court decision on the deprivation of parental rights of one parent or the death certificate of one parent – if the guardianship belongs to one of the parents;
notarized permission from the parent who remains in Ukraine to leave the child, as well as a written statement from the parent who applies for a visa, about the child’s family situation – if the custody belongs to both parents;
if one of the parents residing in Germany does not have German citizenship, you must also provide:
confirmation of coverage;
a copy of the residence permit in the country;
upon entry of children older than 16 years of age, confirmation of German language proficiency at C1 level must be provided;
confirmation of residence in Germany.
Parental reunion with German child
Documents:
a visa application form;
photos;
applicant’s national passport;
health insurance;
birth certificate of the child;
confirmation of the child’s nationality;
confirmation of custody of the child of the moving parent;
confirmation of residence in Germany;
if the child does not yet reside in Germany and is planning a joint departure to Germany, the following is additionally submitted:
a copy of the home or foreign passport of the parent residing in Germany, as well as a confirmation of his / her place of residence;
a written invitation from a parent residing in Germany;
in case the child is not yet born, but after the birth will receive German citizenship, in addition:
current pregnancy certificate and estimated delivery period;
confirmation of the child’s future German citizenship, such as a certificate of parental marriage or a valid paternity document.
Other types of family reunification in Germany
A residence permit for family members (except spouses / partners, bride / groom, minor children and parents with sole parental rights to their minor children) for reunification with German and third-country nationals can only be granted in order to avoid circumstances. This applies to situations in which one family member is in need of vital assistance from another family member and cannot be provided in the territory of the country of residence (for example, the need for permanent care). Circumstances of particular severity should always be determined by the individual characteristics of the particular case (for example, illness, disability, need for care, severe mental state). Unfavorable conditions at school, economic, social and other conditions at home cannot be considered as circumstances of particular gravity. Feod Group provides its clients with professional assistance at all stages of obtaining a residence permit and extending immigration status, and obtaining citizenship. The specialists of our company have extensive experience in dealing with even the most difficult visa situations. Legal support is carried out by German attorneys together with the Ukrainian staff of our company, which is especially important considering that this type of visa provides, in addition, the filing documents in the territory of Ukraine, also a work with a relative in Germany. You can read more about visa services of our company in Germany on the page Visas and Immigration to Germany.
In 1982 graduated Kiev State University , Romano-Germanic Philology Dept, the qualification of a Romano-Germanic Philology (philologist), an English teacher. Has 10 years of experience as an English teacher in a school of foreign languages "Interlingva" (Kiev). 1993-2009 - British Embass...
In 1982 graduated Kiev State University , Romano-Germanic Philology Dept, the qualification of a Romano-Germanic Philology (philologist), an English teacher. Has 10 years of experience as an English teacher in a school of foreign languages "Interlingva" (Kiev). 1993-2009 - British Embassy Kiev, Visa Section. 2009-2012 - British Embassy, Kiev, Risk Assessment Unit. Since 2012 Rimma Dontsova is a specialist of Visa and Immigration in Feod Group. With many years of experience in immigration services, Rimma Dontsova specialises in:
preparation and evaluation of documents for submission to the immigration authorities of Great Britain and other European countries, as well as the United States and Canada for immigrant and non-immigrant status;
preparation of documents for submission for visa after visa refusal;
