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National Visa – Category D: Family reunification with beneficiaries of subsidiary protection

20.01.2025 - Article

Please note:

Since 1 August 2018, close family members (spouses, unmarried minor children and minor children’s parents) of a person eligible for subsidiary protection in Germany are able to apply for a visa for the purpose of family reunion according to the so-called 1000 regulation.

Eligible family members may use the following link to register in order to submit their visa documentation:https://service2.diplo.de/rktermin/extern/choose_realmList.do?request_locale=de&locationCode=subs

In case of a successful preliminary inspection of the required documents by IOM you will receive a notification.

General information can be found here.

Information in regards to recognition of personal status certificates (birth, divorce, death certificates etc.) can be found here: Foreign public documents for use in Germany

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

Your application set has to be sorted as follows:

Please don’t staple the application form or the documents

1.

Videx Application Form

  • Fully completed in English or German, signed, and dated by the applicant himself.

  • Must be submitted as printout including the barcode page (page 7) and signed forms on page 5 and6.

  • If the applicant is under the age of 18, signed form “Authorization – Minors / Children under 18” needs to be attached including passport copies of parents/ legal guardian.

  • Separate application forms are required for each applicant; all children also require separate forms.

2.

Passport

  • The original passport must be present & copies of the passport (personal data page including validity & signature pages) must be submitted.

  • UAE residency as well as Emirates ID must be submitted as copies.

  • It is recommended that the passport is valid for at least 1 year at the day of submission. Please be aware that a visa validity cannot exceed the validity of the passport.

  • Signed by bearer

  • Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)

  • At least 2 consecutive blank pages (i.e. a blank double page spread).

  • Special rules might apply for some nationals which passports are not recognized by the German authorities.)

3.

2 recent biometric passport sized photographs (3.5x4,5 cm)

Requirements:

  • Should NOT be older than 6 months.

  • A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.

  • A uniform and light-colored background.

  • Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.

  • Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons.

Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form.

4.

If applicable: previous stay in Germany / previous Schengen Visa

  • Copies of your old German resident permit

  • Copies of previous Schengen visa

5.

Copies of:

  • BAMF Bescheid of Reference Person in Germany
  • National Passport of Reference Person in Germany
  • German Refugee Passport of the Reference Person in Germany
  • German Residency of the Reference Person in Germany

6.

Original & copies of Certificates (family book and/or birth certificate, marriage certificate, divorce, death certificate)

  • family reunion to spouse: marriage certificate and/or family book needs to be provided
  • family reunion to parent: birth certificate and/or family book needs to be provided
  • family reunion to child: birth certificate and/or family book needs to be provided

IMPORTANT: All personal status certificates can only be used, if recognized in Germany. If a legalization is applicable, please contact the German mission in the country of issuance.

More information can be found here: Foreign public documents for use in Germany

Note further:

  • False or falsified documents will lead to the refusal of visa and / or further consequences.

  • The German Consulate Dubai reserves the right to ask for additional documents and / or call applicant for additional information or interview.

  • If your application is successful, you will be issued a limited-validity entry visa - similar to a UAE entry visa for longer stay. Please make sure to check the validity of your visa! Once you have arrived in Germany, please register your new residence with the local authorities (Meldebehörde) within 2 weeks of having moved in and apply to your local immigration office (Ausländerbehörde) for your Electronic Residence Permit. We strongly recommend contacting the local immigration office as soon as possible after your arrival in Germany in order to secure a timely appointment.

Disclaimer: Although the information in this leaflet has been prepared with utmost care, we cannot accept any responsibility for inaccuracies contained herein.

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