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.
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.
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: 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.
Preparing to complete your visa application your travel document. Please note that your travel document must be valid for at least three months after the end of your planned trip. your travel or flight schedule. an address in Germany. hotel reservation, if applicable. letter of invitation, if applicable.
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.
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.
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.
You can set up an appointment for your Schengen visa directly at the embassy or consulate or through an authorized visa application center. If you must schedule an appointment in person, you simply visit the offices of the embassy or visa application center to inquire about appointments. You can also call or email.