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)
You cannot submit your visa application online. You must apply for a visa at the responsible German Embassy or Consulate General.
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.
Green Card Processing Time The length of time it takes to get a green card varies depending on several factors, including the type of application you are submitting and current USCIS processing times. A marriage green card or spousal visa, for example, can take anywhere from 9.8–35 months.
Based on our research, in most cases, the processing time for a German family visa is around 3 months. Keep in mind that there is no universal processing time that applies to all cases.
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.
Furnish information exactly in the manner asked for in the forms, especially the names, address and date of birth. Applicants are required to verify the application details before submitting the online application. They have an option to save the online application form, in case it is not to be submitted.
A minimum bank balance of INR 3,00,000 is required for a Germany visa. Your bank statement should be signed and stamped by your bank and dated within the last 15 days of your visa appointment.
Complete the Online Non-immigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 ( ) . Please note the following additional points: You must answer EVERY question on the application form. If the answer to a question is “none,” please write “none.” (Do not leave it blank.)