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.
Documents for the Sponsor Passport (original and copy) Emirates ID. Visa application form. Marriage certificate (translated to Arabic and attested) Tenancy contract of the accommodation. Employment contract copy. Salary certificate.
You must bring the original documents with you to your visa interview. Passport. Photographs. Appointment Letter and Courier Confirmation Page. Birth Certificate. Adoption Certificate (if applicable) ... Marriage Certificate (if applicable) ... Divorce Decree or Death Certificate (if applicable)
National Visa Center (NVC) processing time could take anywhere from 3 weeks to several months. Consular interview is typically scheduled within 3 months after the NVC processing time is complete. Form I-485 (if currently in the USA) processing time is currently estimated at anywhere from 10 to 24 months.
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.
Requirements for the Petitioner (Sponsorship Requirements) The sponsor must be lawfully married to the beneficiary. The sponsor must pledge to support their spouse. The sponsor must have the means to support their spouse. The sponsor must be domiciled in the United States.
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.