Germany issues record breaking 121,000 family visas

Highlights: Germany issues 121,000 family visas!

• According to the German Federal Foreign Office, the country issued 121,000 family reunification visas in 2023.
• The highest record set by Germany was in 2017 when 117,992 family visas were issued.
• As per the Nius, 930,000 migrants have entered the country via the Family reunification visa scheme since 2015.
• Spouses, registered partners, unmarried children, minors, and parents can fly to Germany via the Family Reunification visa.

 

 

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Family Reunification Visa Stats

The German Federal Foreign Office released data regarding the Family reunification visas issued by the country. The German reunification visa costs €75 for adults, while children under 18 are required to pay €37 50. 

 

The table below has statistics on the family reunification visas issued by Germany since 2017.

Year	Number of visas issued
2017	1,17,992
2018	1,07,354
2019	1,07,520
2020	75,978
2021	1,04,640
2022	1,17,034
2023	1,21,000

 

 

 

Who is eligible for the Family Reunification visa?

The family members that are eligible to migrate to Germany to be with their family via the Family Reunification Visa are as follows:

• Parents
• Unmarried children
• Minor children
• Spouses
• Registered partners

 

 

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Requirements for the Family Reunification Visa

The general requirements for a Family Reunification visa are as follows:

• A valid residence permit
• Medical insurance
• Proof of funds
• Proof of accommodation
• An invitation letter
• Proof of German language knowledge
• Children:

- Proof of nationality

- Proof of custody of the parent living in Germany

- Birth certificate

• Spouses/Registered partners:

- Proof of marriage (Registration or certificate)

- Proof of identity if the spouse is a German national

- Proof of residence and if the spouse is a Non-German national

 

 

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Steps to Apply

You can follow the simple steps given below to apply for the Family Reunion visa:

Step 1: Check your eligibility with the Y-Axis German Immigration points calculator.

Step 2: Arrange the requirements for the visa.

Step 3: Schedule an appointment at the nearest local German embassy.

Step 4: Pay the visa fees and attend the interview.

Step 5: Fly to Germany to be with your family.

 

 

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