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.
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)
Below are the key steps involved: Meet all of the requirements. Marriage to a U.S. citizen: The applicant must be legally married to a U.S. citizen spouse who is over the age of 18. File the Petition (Form I-130) ... USCIS Processing. National Visa Center (NVC) Processing. Medical Examination. Consular Interview.
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.
Contact the consulate general! Use our contact form or our passport consultation hour (mondays 2 to 3 pm (Central Time), Phone: +1-312-202-0480). → Single Person: Book a single appointment.
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.
Yes, your wife can come to Germany on a tourist visa, alternatively, if you want your wife to stay with you longer, then you can sponsor her as your dependent, you will have to show adequate funds for her to meet all the expenses in Germany.
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.
On average, the processing time from the day the application was submitted is three months. Please refrain from making inquiries regarding the developement during this time. We will contact you once your visa application has been processed.