Willkommen auf den Seiten des Auswärtigen Amts
Visa for family reunification - child to foreign parent(s)
Important
The German Mission reserves the right to ask for additional documentation at any time during the processing of the application whenever deemed necessary. Presenting the above-mentioned documentation does not guarantee that the visa will be granted. We strongly recommend that you do not purchase an airline ticket unless the visa has been approved and the German Mission requests you to do so.
The processing time can take up to three months, but may take longer in individual cases. Once the application has been approved by the relevant German authority, the German Mission will issue a visa valid for 3 months. Your subsequent residence permit will be issued by the competent Aliens Authority in Germany. You are required to apply well in advance for it before the expiry of the visa.
Required documents
Use the following checklist to make sure your application documents are complete. All documents listed here are to be submitted in the requested form and order.
Application completed, printed and signed (including Information provided to applicants pursuant to Section 54 (2) 8 in conjunction with Section 53 of the Residence Act)
One (1) recent biometric passport photo (see specimen photos)
- Valid and personally (signed passport with at least two completely empty pages)
- One (1) uncertified copy of the data page of your valid passport
Original unabridged birth certificate with Apostille
If applicable: Original unabridged marriage certificate with Apostille
1 copy of parents’ passports
1 copy of parents’ valid residence title: If parent(s) already reside in Germany
1 copy of proof of accommodation in Germany: e.g. rental contract (including information about the size of the apartment/house)
Proof of Employment of parent(s) in Germany
Proof of German knowledge : At level C1 (Only if child is 16 or older and does not move to Germany together with parents)
Regular travel health insurance as per Schengen requirements, valid for 90 days – or proof of German health insurance coverage to be submitted only at the time of visa issuance, if application has been decided favorably
Visa fee 37,50 Euro. The amount can be paid in Ariary depending on the exchange rate in cash.