You'll need to provide: all your names. your date of birth. your current passport or other valid travel ID. copies of the photo page and any visa or entry stamps in your previous passports. your eVisa (online proof of your immigration status) or a copy of your biometric residence permit (BRP) if you have either of them.
If your spouse (registered partner) requires a visa to enter Germany, they must apply for it at the German embassy or consulate in their country of residence. You can find a list of all the diplomatic missions of the Federal Republic of Germany abroad on the “Advisory & contact services” world map.
You cannot submit your visa application online. You must apply for a visa at the responsible German Embassy or Consulate General.
Once all required documents have been submitted, the application and supporting documents will be forwarded to the appropriate German authorities at the applicant's intended place of residence and employment during his/her stay in Germany. The processing can take up to 12 weeks.
Once all required documents have been submitted, the application and supporting documents will be forwarded to the appropriate German authorities at the applicant's intended place of residence and employment during his/her stay in Germany. The processing can take up to 12 weeks.
General requirements: Legalised certificate of marriage. Copy of your spouse's residence permit. Proof of basic knowledge of German (level A1) Proof of adequate accommodation and financial means for your living expenses.
The CR1 visa processing time is an approximate average of 12 months as of December 2024. The IR1 visa processing time is an approximate average of 17 months as of December 2024. The spouse visa application costs $1,220. The main form needed to apply for a CR1 and IR1 visa is the I-130.
General requirements Filled online application form. Certificate of marriage. Copy of your spouse's German passport/identity card or certificate of naturalisation. Proof of basic knowledge of German (A1)
The form is usually quite self-explanatory and easy to fill in. It asks you to provide information regarding your personal details, like your first and last names, date of birth, email, address, marital status, etc. Here is one of the examples of the German family reunion visa application form.
Germany doesn't recognize unmarried partners for immigration purposes. You must be married. I think there may be some consideration for same sex couples in countries where it's illegal, but even then you can still get married in Germany.