Family reunification

Make room for your family in the plan

For many people, when and how a spouse or child can join them matters as much as the work visa. Family reunification is available to eligible Blue Card holders, but identity, relationship, insurance, financial and consular requirements still need to be reviewed.

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At a glance

Family reunification is available to eligible Blue Card holders, but identity, relationship, insurance, financial and consular requirements still need to be reviewed.
For a spouse joining an EU Blue Card holder, advance proof of German language skills is generally not required.
Each family member needs an appropriate application and supporting documents.
Always use the current checklist of the German mission responsible for the applicant's place of residence.

Does your spouse need German?

For a spouse joining an EU Blue Card holder, advance proof of German language skills is generally not required. Learning German can still make life and work easier. A different residence title for the principal applicant may change the applicable conditions.

Documents and timing

Each family member needs an appropriate application and supporting documents. Marriage or birth records, valid passports, health cover and residence details may be relevant. Always use the current checklist of the German mission responsible for the applicant's place of residence.

Marriage or birth records
valid passports
health cover
residence details

Plan early

Mention your family plans when reviewing the job offer and choosing where to live in Germany. Early preparation can reduce avoidable document delays, although processing times cannot be guaranteed.

Discuss my family plans

Related routes

EU Blue Card
An EU Blue Card job contract, with no language certificate required and matched to what you want and to your background. If you do not yet have a job offer, there is no need to worry: finding the right opportunity is what we do for you.
See this route: EU Blue Card
Other work routes
If the Blue Card does not fit your circumstances, the way is not closed. We put the skilled worker visa, the experience-based route and the opportunity card beside the routes outside employment, such as buying a trading business or studying, and choose the one that fits.
See this route: Other work routes
Permanent residence
A settlement permit is a separate application. Some EU Blue Card holders may become eligible sooner than holders of other residence titles.
See this route: Permanent residence