There are many reasons for issuing a Temporary Residence Permit or a Permanent Residence Permit in Germany, one of which is the reason for family reunification with a German citizen.
The basis for family reunification in the future provides for the possibility of issuing a Permit for permanent residence, but first it is necessary to issue a Permit for temporary residence. In order to obtain a permanent residence permit in accordance with German law, it is necessary to live in a registered marriage with a German citizen for 3 years.
To begin with, consider the list of documents for issuing a temporary residence permit:
- A filled-in questionnaire (application) for the production of a Passport;
* In the questionnaire, among the listed items, there is an item about practicing religion. You should know that in Germany taxes are paid for practicing a certain religion, so if this is not important for you, then you can leave this item blank.
- Copy of passport and entry visa (passport translation into German);
*Please note that your foreign passport must already have a type D visa, which is one of the mandatory requirements for further processing of the Passport.
- Completed application form for the production of a Certificate;
- Two photos (size 3.5*4.5);
- Medical insurance (Nachweis zur Krankenversicherung);
- Health certificate (Gesundheitszeugnis fur Aufenthaltserlaubnis).
* Is issued at one of the medical institutions in Germany (Gesundheitsamt) or at a practicing German doctor.
- Certificate of registration at the place of residence (Anmeldebestatigung) and lease agreement of the living space (Mietvertrag), if required;
- Proof of financial security (Finanzierungsnachweis), meaning the presence of money in a bank account (it is better to specify the amount in the representative offices, the average figure is from 8,000 euros per year).
*As a rule, for migrant workers, a certificate from the place of work or a copy of the contract is sufficient, otherwise a statement from the bank about the availability of funds in the account at the rate of at least 8 thousand euros per year.
- Marriage certificate (Heiratsurkunde) for the issuance of a Certificate for the wife/husband;
*Such a Certificate must have an affixed apostille, as well as be translated into German and notarized in accordance with the procedure established by German law.
In some cases, employees of the migration service have the right to request additional or clarifying information.
As you know, the reason for family reunification is a positive aspect in the procedure for issuing this Permit, as it reduces the number of years of residence in Germany for further obtaining a Permanent Residence Permit (Permanent Residence Permit). That is, it means that after three years of permanent residence in Germany, the spouses can apply for a Permanent Residence Permit. This requirement for the number of years of residence in Germany is reduced, since in general migrants are obliged to live continuously for 5 years in Germany.
The term of validity of a temporary residence permit can be from six months to two or even three years (depending on the basis of issuance) with the right to extend the validity of such a permit.
To apply for a Temporary Residence Permit, you should contact the Office for Foreigners (https://service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/328191/) in Germany (Bundesverwaltungsamt, BVA), where you can get a free consultation on the procedure for making such Certificates
One of the features of the requirements of the procedure for issuing a Permit in Germany is knowledge of the language . However, fluency in the German language is not required for a Temporary Residence Permit, A1 level is sufficient. And for a permanent residence permit (permanent residence permit), you need to go through a special “integration course” and your knowledge of the language must be at the B1 level, after which you will be issued two certificates.
Learning the language in Germany is not problematic, as there is a universal integration course, where you can not only improve your spoken language, but also get important information about life in Germany.
* Integration course – courses where you can not only improve your spoken language, but also get important information about life in Germany.
Before submitting the documents for the production of the Certificate, it is necessary to prepare in advance . In particular, as already indicated, produce a D-type visa. Also, in Germany, prior registration is required at the “registration office” (registration desk) of your place (http://www.goethe.de/lrn/prj/wnd/idl/ers/ukindex .htm#einwohnermeldeamt). After that, you need to contact the Office for Foreign Citizens in Germany (http://www.goethe.de/lrn/prj/wnd/idl/ers/ukindex.htm#auslaenderamt). There you will receive a document on the legal basis for stay. Or you can draw up a housing rental agreement that will confirm the fact of your place of residence.
* This is a card indicating your residence status (http://www.goethe.de/lrn/prj/wnd/idl/ers/ukindex.htm#aufenthaltsstatus) . This status tells you how long you have the right to stay in Germany.
If you have prepared the necessary list of documents and are ready to submit them to the Department for Foreigners, you should first make an appointment. This term means “electronic queue”. It can be taken on the website.
Therefore, the procedure for issuing a temporary residence permit in Germany is longer and more expensive, compared to the procedure for making one in Ukraine. However, if you act in stages, you can achieve the desired result.
