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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.
Spouse Visa Summary 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.