The requirements for a residence permit are
- You fulfil the passport and visa requirements.
For the passport requirement, it is sufficient if you have a replacement identity document.
- There are no grounds for deportation against you.
- Your stay does not jeopardise or impair the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- The person you are joining has German citizenship and usually resides in Germany.
- additionally in the case of spousal reunification:
Citizens of Australia, Israel, Japan, Canada, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America can enter Germany without a visa and apply for a residence permit.
Citizens of Andorra, Brazil, El Salvador, Honduras, Monaco and San Marino can also enter Germany without a visa and apply for a residence permit for family reasons.
Note: As a rule, their livelihood does not have to be secured.
Please note: You will not receive a residence permit for family reasons if you have forced the family relationship
- have forced the relationship or
- have only come to Germany to join your family.