Issue a residence permit for the reunification of parents and other family members
Source: BUS Rheinland-PfalzOther family members of Germans and foreign nationals living in Germany can obtain a residence permit for family reasons in cases of particular hardship. This allows them to move to Germany and entitles them to gainful employment.
Other members of the family are defined as relatives who do not
- Children
- spouses or
- are registered life partners.
Before entering Germany, you must apply for a national visa in your home country.
After entering the country, you must apply for the residence permit in writing at the Foreigners' Registration Office before your visa expires.
Depending on the place of residence, the Foreigners' Registration Office is the city administration or the district administration.
- They meet the passport and visa requirements.
- Your livelihood is secured without using public funds.
- There is no ground for expulsion against you.
- Your stay does not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- in the case of reunification with Germans: The person you are joining has German citizenship and usually resides in Germany.
- in the case of reunification with non-Germans: Your family member already living in Germany has a
- settlement permit,
- EC long-term residence permit or
- Residence permit and
- sufficient living space available.
- There is a special case of hardship, e.g. because the family members living here are dependent on your life support due to the need for care.
In addition, you must meet other requirements. Enquire directly with the competent authority.
- Proof of compliance with passport and visa requirements
- Proof of secure livelihood
- Proof that there are no grounds for expulsion against you
- Proof that you do not endanger or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany
- in the case of reunification with Germans: proof of German citizenship and habitual residence in Germany from the person you are joining
- in case of reunification to non-Germans additionally:
- Proof of the residence permit of your family member already living in Germany
- Proof of sufficient living space
- Proof that there is a special case of hardship
Hint: Depending on the other requirements you need to meet, the competent authority may require additional documentation.
- Validity up to one year: 100 euros
- Validity over one year: 110 euros
- Extension up to three months: 65 euros
- Extension of more than three months: 80 euros
Hint: Only in exceptional cases can you be exempted from the fees.
Processing may take several weeks.
In most cases, foreign nationals living in a family relationship with Germans receive a settlement permit after three years.
Young foreign nationals who:
- grew up in Germany or
- have entered the country as part of child reunification,
can also obtain a settlement permit under simplified conditions.
The reunification of family members of nationals of EU/EEA states is governed by the Freedom of Movement Act/EU. This means:
- Family members of nationals of EU/EEA countries who themselves belong to an EU or EEA state can freely enter and work.
- Family members of nationals of EU/EEA states who do not themselves belong to an EU or EEA state also have a right of entry and residence.
Since 1 September 2011, you will receive the residence permit in the form of a credit card with additional electronic functions. Further information can be found under Electronic Residence Title (eAT).
Your responsible office:
Kreisverwaltung Mayen-Koblenz - Referat 3.34 / Ausländerrecht
Address
Bahnhofstraße 9
56068 Koblenz
56068 Koblenz
Building access
Lift available, wheelchair accessible
Contact
Telephone
0261 108-778
Fax
0261 108470
Website
Opening hours
General service hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. by appointment,
Fridays from 8.30 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. by appointment,
closed on Wednesdays.
Contact person
Address
Bahnhofstraße 9
56068 Koblenz
56068 Koblenz
Telephone
0261 108-778
Website
Responsible for:
- Mayen-Koblenz:
- 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 the purpose of studying
- Apply for a residence permit to join other family members of a German national
- Apply for a residence permit to participate in language courses or student exchanges
- Applying for asylum
- Foreigners' affairs - End your stay in Germany
- Granting a residence permit for Swiss nationals
- 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 family reunification with foreigners
- Granting a residence permit for long-term residents in other EU member states
- Issue a residence permit for the reunification of parents and other family members
- Make a binding declaration to pay for all living expenses incurred by a foreign person or foreign persons as a result of their stay in Germany
- Permit for permanent residence-EG