How can I as a foreigner bring my family to Germany?
June 21, 2023 | 50,00 EUR | answered by Adele Gerdes
Dear lawyer,
My name is Fanni Lehmann and I am from Hungary. I have been living in Germany for several years now and have a permanent residence and work permit here. My family, consisting of my spouse and our two children, still lives in Hungary. We are very close and miss each other a lot. I really want to bring my family to Germany so we can finally live together again.
Unfortunately, family reunification as a foreigner in Germany is often complicated and I am unsure about the exact steps I need to take. I am worried that there might be difficulties and that my family may not be allowed to come to Germany. Therefore, it is very important to me to receive competent and reliable information in order to successfully carry out the family reunification.
Could you please explain to me what requirements I, as a foreigner, need to fulfill in order to bring my family to Germany? What documents are needed and which authorities need to be contacted? Are there possibly special regulations for family reunifications from Hungary? And what legal steps do I need to take to apply for residence permits for my family?
I would be very grateful if you could answer these questions and show me possible solutions. It is really important to me to have my family with me again and I hope that you can help me in this matter.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Sincerely,
Fanni Lehmann
Dear Mrs. Lehmann,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding family reunification as a foreigner in Germany. I understand your situation and your desire to bring your family to Germany to live together again. It is important that you take the right steps to successfully carry out the family reunification.
First of all, as a foreigner in Germany, you must meet certain requirements to bring your family to Germany. These include having a permanent residence in Germany, a valid residence permit, and sufficient financial means to support the livelihood of your family.
To apply for family reunification, you will need various documents, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, passport copies, proof of sufficient living space and income, etc. These documents must be submitted to the Foreigners' Office responsible for processing the application.
In your case, as a person from Hungary, there are special regulations for family reunification. Additional documents or evidence may be required to apply for residence permits for your family. It is advisable to inform yourself early on about the specific requirements to avoid delays in the process.
The legal steps you need to take to apply for residence permits for your family may vary depending on the individual case. Therefore, it is recommended to seek advice from an experienced lawyer who can assist you with the application and the entire process of family reunification.
I strongly recommend scheduling a personal consultation to discuss your specific situation and explore individual solutions. I am happy to assist you in this matter and support you with the family reunification.
Thank you for your trust and inquiry. I hope that I could help you with this information and am available for any further questions.
Sincerely,
Adele Gerdes
Immigration lawyer
