Issue residence permit for the immigration of the spouse
Source: BUS Rheinland-PfalzThe residence permit can be issued if you and your spouse or partner have reached the age of 18, although the minimum age may be waived in certain cases.
As a rule, you must prove simple language skills. With simple language skills, you should be able to communicate easily in everyday life on German, for example, ask for directions, shop and introduce yourself. There are several exceptions to the requirement of proof of language skills. Is z.B. the foreign person in possession of an EU ICT Blue Card or Mobile ICT Card, then you do not have to prove any language skills. Information on the other language exceptions can be obtained from your competent authority.
The residence permit for family reunification is a temporary residence permit. It is issued for the period of validity of the residence permit of the family member in Germany - for at least one year. If the residence permit of the foreign person living in Germany is valid for less than one year, the residence permit is also issued for the shorter duration.
The residence permit issued for family reunification entitles you to pursue gainful employment.
Under certain circumstances, the Immigration Office may oblige you to take part in an integration course. This will then be noted on your residence permit.
The residence permit must be applied for at the immigration office responsible for your place of residence. The procedure is as follows:
- Depending on the immigration office and concerns, an application via the Internet may be possible. Find out whether your immigration office offers the electronic application for the residence permit.
- If the application is only possible in person, make an appointment with the immigration office. During the appointment, your application will be accepted and your proofs checked (bring them with you to the appointment). For the production of an electronic residence title (eAT), your fingerprints will be taken.
- In the event of an electronic application, the Immigration Office will contact you after receipt of your online application in order to make an appointment at the Immigration Office if necessary. During the appointment, your proofs will be checked (bring them with you to the appointment) and your fingerprints for the production of the electronic residence title (eAT) will be taken.
- If your application is complied with, the Immigration Office will arrange for the production of the eAT.
- After about six to eight weeks, you can pick up the eAT at the Immigration Office.
- The eAT must always be picked up in person.
There are fees for the issuance of the residence permit. The timing and form of payment vary depending on the authority.
Special information for Administrative District Germersheim
Every foreigner, with the exception of EU citizens, requires a corresponding residence permit for a long-term stay in Germany.
A personal visit to the Foreigners' Registration Office is required for the order. Beforehand, please send the completed application form by post or email.
Applications submitted by email must be scanned legibly and sent in PDF format. Applications that are not legible (photographed) cannot be processed.
You will then receive an appointment in writing.
- You have a recognised and valid passport or passport replacement and, if necessary for entry, a valid visa.
- There is no interest in expulsion against you.
- Your stay does not endanger or affect the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- The foreign person in Germany has a valid residence permit, settlement permit, permit for permanent residenceEU, EU Blue Card, ICT Card or Mobile ICT Card.
- You and your spouse or partner have reached the age of 18.
- You can prove simple language skills if necessary.
- Your spouse or partner has sufficient health insurance coverage and financial resources to provide for your family.
- Your spouse or partner has successfully rented an apartment in Germany that offers enough space for your family.
- Valid passport
- Current biometric photo
- Visa, if required
- Residence permit of the foreign person in Germany to which the immigration takes place
- In the case of family reunification to the spouse: international marriage certificate as an officially certified copy or marriage certificate in the original language as an officially certified copy or a marriage certificate checked by the German mission abroad for authenticity and correctness in terms of content in the original language and in German translation
- In the case of family reunification to a life partner: partnership certificate
- If necessary, proof of simple German language skills (A1 certificate)
- Proof of health insurance cover
- Proof of livelihood security
- Proof of the housing conditions (e.B. rental contract or purchase contract with information on square footage of the living space)
Issuance of residence permit: EUR 100,00
Under certain conditions, a reduction in fees or exemption from fees may be considered.
- The residence permit should be applied for no later than eight weeks before the expiry of your still valid visa.
- Opposition period: 1 month
about six to eight weeks
§ 29 i.V.m. § 30 AufenthG
- Forms: Forms can be obtained from your immigration office, if necessary they are also offered online
- Online procedures occasionally possible
- Written form required: yes
- Personal appearance necessary: yes
Special information for Administrative District Germersheim
27.10.2020
For online application:
Your responsible office:
Kreisverwaltung Germersheim - Kreisverwaltung Germersheim - FB 41 - Ordnung, Kommunalaufsicht
Address
17er Straße 1
76726 Germersheim
76726 Germersheim
Building access
Lift available, wheelchair accessible
Contact
Telephone
07274 53-0
Fax
07274 53-229
Website
Opening hours
Mon. 08:30 - 12:00
Tue. closed
Wed. 08:30 - 12:00
Thurs. 08:30 - 12:00, 13:30 - 18:00
Fri. 08:30 - 12:00
Please note
Deadline for accepting applications from the Foreigners' Registration Office:
15 minutes before the end of opening hours
Access to the office buildings is currently only possible by appointment.
Contact person
Address
Luitpoldplatz 1
76726 Germersheim
76726 Germersheim
Visitor address
17er Straße 1
76726 Germersheim
Remark:
3RD FLOOR
76726 Germersheim
Remark:
3RD FLOOR
Telephone
07274 53-4642
Position
Employee Foreigners' Registration Office, Foreigners' Affairs Letters (last name) A-C, Y
Responsible for:
- Germersheim:
- Application for a residence permit in the case of a deportation ban
- Apply for a certificate of permanent residence for EU/EEA citizens entitled to freedom of movement
- Apply for a residence permit for employment as a skilled worker with an academic qualification
- Apply for a residence permit for self-employed persons who have completed their studies or who work as scientists or researchers
- Apply for a residence permit for the purpose of research
- Apply for a residence permit for the purpose of studying
- Apply for a residence permit for the recognition of professional qualifications on the basis of an agreement with the Federal Employment Agency
- Apply for a residence permit to attend a general education school
- Apply for a residence permit to join other family members of a German national
- Apply for a residence permit to look for a job after completing your training
- Apply for a residence permit to participate in language courses or student exchanges
- Apply for a settlement permit for holders of a residence permit on the basis of international law, humanitarian or political reasons
- Apply for an accelerated skilled worker procedure
- Apply for extension of the residence permit for a study-related internship EU
- Apply for settlement permit for highly qualified professionals
- Apply for settlement permit for self-employed
- Applying for a residence permit for cases of exceptional hardship
- Applying for a residence permit for company training and further education for training and further education purposes
- Applying for a residence permit for mobile researchers
- Applying for a residence permit for recognition of professional qualifications during employment
- Applying for a residence permit for refugees
- Applying for a residence permit for the purpose of applying to university
- Applying for a residence permit for the purpose of employment for qualified tolerated persons
- Applying for a residence permit for the purpose of research for beneficiaries of international protection
- Applying for a residence permit for the purpose of school-based vocational training
- Applying for a residence permit for urgent humanitarian or personal reasons
- Applying for a residence permit for victims of a criminal offense under Sections 232 to 233a StGB
- Applying for a residence permit in the case of subsidiary protection
- Applying for a residence permit to carry out a qualification measure with employment
- Applying for a residence permit to look for a job for professionals with academic training
- Applying for a residence permit to participate in the European Voluntary Service
- Applying for a residence permit to take an examination for the recognition of a foreign professional qualification
- Applying for a residence permit to work as a civil servant for a German employer
- Applying for a settlement permit for family members of Germans
- Applying for a settlement permit for holders of an EU Blue Card
- Applying for a settlement permit for underage foreign children
- Applying for an employment permit when you are granted a residence permit
- Applying for an extension of a residence permit for the purpose of employment for (formerly) qualified tolerated persons
- Applying for an extension of a residence permit for the purpose of gainful employment for freelancers
- Applying for an extension of a residence permit to look for a job for qualified skilled workers with vocational training
- Applying for an extension of the residence permit for company training and further education
- Applying for an extension of the residence permit for mobile researchers
- Applying for an extension of the residence permit for recognition of professional qualifications based on an agreement with the Federal Employment Agency
- Applying for an extension of the residence permit for the purpose of research
- Applying for an extension of the residence permit for urgent humanitarian or personal reasons
- Applying for an extension of the residence permit to prepare for and study at university
- Applying for an extension of your residence permit to take part in the European Voluntary Service
- Brexit
- Extend residence permit due to outstanding qualification measure
- Extend residence permit due to school-based vocational training
- Extend residence permit for children born in Germany
- Extend residence permit for employment as a skilled worker regardless of qualification
- Extend residence permit for employment as a skilled worker with academic training
- Extend residence permit for employment as a skilled worker with vocational training
- Extend residence permit for the family reunification of a foreign minor to the German parent
- Extend residence permit for the immigration of the spouse
- Extend residence permit in the event of a ban on deportation
- Extend residence permit to look for a job after completing your studies
- Extend residence permit to look for a job after recognition of foreign professional qualifications
- Extend residence permit to look for a job after vocational training
- Extend residence permit to search for a job after research activity
- Extend your residence permit
- Extend your residence permit for employment as a civil servant
- Extending a residence permit for employment in the public interest
- Extending a residence permit for the purpose of training
- Extending a residence permit for victims of a crime
- Extending a residence permit on the basis of extensive professional knowledge
- Extending a residence permit to continue studies started in another EU country
- Extending a residence permit to exercise a self-employed activity
- Extending a residence permit to pursue highly qualified employment
- Extending residence permit for exceptional hardship cases
- Extending residence permit for refugees
- Extension of the residence permit for the purpose of research for beneficiaries of international protection
- Granting a residence permit Mobile ICT card
- Granting a residence permit for Swiss nationals
- Granting a residence permit for a study-related internship EU
- Granting a residence permit for children born in Germany
- Granting a residence permit for employment as a skilled worker
- Granting a residence permit for employment as a skilled worker regardless of qualification
- Granting a residence permit for employment in the public interest
- Granting a residence permit for family reunification with foreigners
- Granting a residence permit for freelancers
- Granting a residence permit for long-term residents in other EU member states
- Granting a residence permit for skilled workers with vocational training to look for a job
- Granting a residence permit for the family reunification of a foreign minor to the German parent
- Granting a residence permit for the family reunification of a foreign parent with a German minor
- Granting a residence permit for the parents to join a minor foreigner
- Granting a residence permit on the basis of extensive professional knowledge
- Granting a residence permit to carry out a qualification measure
- Granting a residence permit to carry out vocational training
- Granting a residence permit to continue a course of study started in another EU country
- Granting a residence permit to look for a job after graduation
- Granting a residence permit to look for a job after recognition of foreign professional qualifications
- Granting a residence permit to look for a job after research work
- Issue a residence permit for the reunification of parents and other family members
- Issue residence permit for the immigration of the spouse
- Issuing a settlement permit
- Permit for permanent residence-EG
- Residence permit for family reasons Issued for the family reunification of a foreign spouse with a German national
- Right of residence under Community law for au pairs from EU member states
- Settlement permit for recognised persons entitled to asylum and refugees
- Submit details for the issue of a residence card for family members of EU/EEA citizens (except Germany) and EEA citizens